Movie Magic Scheduling vs Yamdu

Movie Magic Scheduling8.3Visit Yamdu8.2Visit

Higher score Movie Magic Scheduling #6 in Film Production Scheduling Software 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Movie Magic

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Yamdu #7 in Film Production Scheduling Software 8.2/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Yamdu

• Movie Magic Scheduling fits best

  Multi-unit or episodic productions needing mature scheduling

• Yamdu fits best

  Larger productions needing a connected production suite

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Side by side

Feature	Movie Magic Scheduling 8.3/10 Visit ↗	Yamdu 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.3	8.2
Ranking	#6 in Film Production Scheduling Software	#7 in Film Production Scheduling Software
Best for	Multi-unit or episodic productions needing mature scheduling	Larger productions needing a connected production suite
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$279.88/yr	€39/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Tickets, Docs	Email, Docs
Compliance	2FA	GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	1 integrations	13 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Movie Magic Scheduling 2/4 · Yamdu 0/4
Script breakdown	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Cast and crew tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Location management	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Call-sheet support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Scheduling views	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Production-day limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Script file import	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports multi-episode and multi-unit schedules with sub-boards Combines breakdowns, conflicts, events, boards, reports, and exports Integrates with Movie Magic Budgeting for schedule-to-budget workflows	Covers breakdowns, scheduling, call sheets, budgets, and departments Connects web, iOS, Android, API, and production-focused integrations Adds shot lists, Gantt planning, time tracking, permissions, and watermarking
Cons	Annual pricing is $279.88 with no free plan Desktop coverage is limited to Windows and macOS Mobile apps are not included	No permanent free plan is offered Yamdu Core costs €239 monthly or €179 monthly when billed annually Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of scheduling-only teams
Our verdict	Movie Magic Scheduling is desktop software for building, organizing, adjusting, and reporting film and television production schedules. It is designed for production teams working on episodic, reality, and film projects, with tools for… Read the review →	Yamdu is a cloud-based production management platform for film, television, commercial, documentary, and other media productions. It brings script import and breakdowns, shooting schedules, call sheets, budgeting, cast and crew management,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Movie Magic Scheduling — where it wins

  • Supports multi-episode and multi-unit schedules with sub-boards
  • Combines breakdowns, conflicts, events, boards, reports, and exports
  • Integrates with Movie Magic Budgeting for schedule-to-budget workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Annual pricing is $279.88 with no free plan
  • Desktop coverage is limited to Windows and macOS
  • Mobile apps are not included

• Yamdu — where it wins

  • Covers breakdowns, scheduling, call sheets, budgets, and departments
  • Connects web, iOS, Android, API, and production-focused integrations
  • Adds shot lists, Gantt planning, time tracking, permissions, and watermarking

  Where it doesn't

  • No permanent free plan is offered
  • Yamdu Core costs €239 monthly or €179 monthly when billed annually
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of scheduling-only teams

• Movie Magic Scheduling8.3/10 · Paid

  A mature desktop scheduler for complex episodic, multi-unit, and film productions.

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• Yamdu8.2/10 · Paid

  A broad production suite for larger teams, priced above lightweight scheduling tools.

  Visit YamduFull verdict →