Dabble
7.4#3 in text appFrom $19 a monthAndroidiOSWebLinux
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Final Draft
7.7#1 in text appFrom $8.33 a yeariOSWebmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Dabble | Final Draft |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | Co-authoring lets writers invite a co-author to collaborate on the same manuscript in real time. | Final Draft supports real-time collaboration on the script and Beat Board, while Final Draft Cloud provides asynchronous collaboration. |
| Export formats | extensive | extensive |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Offline mode | Yes | Yes |
| Publishing tools | Yes | Yes |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Security | Dabble says work is stored locally and synced over an encrypted connection, with server data encrypted at rest; support staff may access writing to provide support. | Final Draft says encrypted cloud storage protects scripts from AI scraping and describes its collaboration and sharing as enterprise-secure. |
| Support | Support is available by email and live chat, with help documents and bug reporting also offered. | Final Draft provides a knowledge base, self-service activation, installers and manuals, and registered-customer support resources. |
| Version history | Yes | Yes |
Dabble plans
- Writer$19 a month
- Author$29 a month
- Bestseller$49 a month
- Lifetime Author Access$699, paid once
Final Draft plans
- Final Draft Suite Monthly$16.99 a month
- Final Draft 13$249.99 a month
- Final Draft Suite annual$8.33 a year
- Final Draft Suite$16.99 a month
- Upgrade to Final Draft 13$79.99, paid once
- Educational Edition$99.99, paid once
Pick Dabble if…
Dabble suits fiction writers who want tools for plotting, drafting, and organizing a novel. Co-authors may also find its real-time collaboration useful.
Pick Final Draft if…
Final Draft suits aspiring and professional screenwriters, as well as producers, directors, and industry executives. Its planning and production tools may also suit teams moving a script toward production.