Best Free & Cheap Screenwriting Software

When you decide to write your very first screenplay, it is easy to get caught up in the fantasy of the “professional writer.” You might be tempted to rush out and drop $200 on industry-standard software just to feel legit.

But nobody reading your script cares what software you used to write it. They only care about the story. 

If you are ready to write your feature or short film, here are the best free and budget-friendly screenwriting programs that will make your script look like a million bucks—without costing you a dime.