Shamel Studio vs Yamdu

Shamel Studio8.5Visit Yamdu8.2Visit

Higher score Shamel Studio #4 in Film Production Scheduling Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Shamel Studio

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

• Shamel Studio fits best

  Budget-conscious teams needing scheduling and budgeting

• Yamdu fits best

  Larger productions needing a connected production suite

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Side by side

Feature	Shamel Studio 8.5/10 Visit ↗	Yamdu 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.2
Ranking	#4 in Film Production Scheduling Software	#7 in Film Production Scheduling Software
Best for	Budget-conscious teams needing scheduling and budgeting	Larger productions needing a connected production suite
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$23/user/mo	€39/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	2 integrations	13 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Shamel Studio 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	AI script breakdowns with automatic element detection Builds budgets from schedules with union rates and fringes Includes stripboards, DOODs, call sheets, and production reports	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	Available only through the web Scheduling and Budgeting are separate paid modules Named integrations are limited to Movie Magic Scheduling and Scriptation	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	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, supports stripboard… 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

• Shamel Studio — where it wins

  • AI script breakdowns with automatic element detection
  • Builds budgets from schedules with union rates and fringes
  • Includes stripboards, DOODs, call sheets, and production reports

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only through the web
  • Scheduling and Budgeting are separate paid modules
  • Named integrations are limited to Movie Magic Scheduling and Scriptation

• 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

• Shamel Studio8.5/10 · Free plan

  A web-based production platform with AI breakdowns, scheduling, budgeting, and reports.

  Visit Shamel StudioFull verdict →
• Yamdu8.2/10 · Paid

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

  Visit YamduFull verdict →