CinePlatform vs Shamel Studio

CinePlatform8.7Visit Shamel Studio8.5Visit

Higher score CinePlatform #8 in Video Production Management Software 8.7/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit CinePlatform

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Shamel Studio #10 in Video Production Management Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Shamel Studio

• CinePlatform fits best

  Independent productions wanting full core coverage

• Shamel Studio fits best

  Teams focused on scheduling and production finance

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Side by side

Feature	CinePlatform 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Shamel Studio 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.5
Ranking	#8 in Video Production Management Software	#10 in Video Production Management Software
Best for	Independent productions wanting full core coverage	Teams focused on scheduling and production finance
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	£99/yr	$23/user/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	7 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CinePlatform 6/6 · Shamel Studio 6/6
Script breakdowns	✓	✓
Production scheduling	✓	✓
Call sheets	✓	✓
Budget tracking	✓	✓
Crew and cast management	✓	✓
Location management	✓	✓
Specs
Mobile app platforms	None	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers breakdowns, scheduling, call sheets, budgets, cast, crew, and locations Exports production reports as PDFs and spreadsheets Indie OneShot offers single-production access that never expires	Free plan includes full access to editing tools Automatic breakdowns, scheduling, budgets, and union rates Exports to PDF and Movie Magic Scheduling
Cons	Web-only platform with no mobile apps No integrations are listed The free trial lasts 7 days, and there is no free plan	Access is limited to the web Integrations are limited to Movie Magic Scheduling and Scriptation Scheduling and budgeting are separate paid modules
Our verdict	CinePlatform is a cloud-based production management platform for filmmakers, production teams, studios, and film schools. It brings script writing, script breakdowns, shot lists, scheduling, call sheets, cast and crew management, location… Read the review →	Shamel Studio is a web-based production management platform for film and television teams, including assistant directors, producers, UPMs, and line producers. It converts uploaded scripts into scene breakdowns with automatic element… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• CinePlatform — where it wins

  • Covers breakdowns, scheduling, call sheets, budgets, cast, crew, and locations
  • Exports production reports as PDFs and spreadsheets
  • Indie OneShot offers single-production access that never expires

  Where it doesn't

  • Web-only platform with no mobile apps
  • No integrations are listed
  • The free trial lasts 7 days, and there is no free plan

• Shamel Studio — where it wins

  • Free plan includes full access to editing tools
  • Automatic breakdowns, scheduling, budgets, and union rates
  • Exports to PDF and Movie Magic Scheduling

  Where it doesn't

  • Access is limited to the web
  • Integrations are limited to Movie Magic Scheduling and Scriptation
  • Scheduling and budgeting are separate paid modules

• CinePlatform8.7/10 · 7-day trial

  Broad production coverage at a low entry price, with web-only access and no integrations.

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• Shamel Studio8.5/10 · Free plan

  A focused web platform for production scheduling, budgeting, and call sheets.

  Visit Shamel StudioFull verdict →