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Head-to-head · Storyboarding Software

Storyboard That vs StudioBinder

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Storyboard That #5 in Storyboarding Software 8.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Try Storyboard That
StudioBinder #6 in Storyboarding Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit StudioBinder

Storyboard That leads on 1 check, StudioBinder on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreStoryboard That · 8.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceStoryboard That · $9.99/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Storyboard That

Storyboard That scores higher on our rubric for storyboarding software: 8.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Storyboard That is cheaper to start at $9.99/user/mo against $99/user/mo.

Storyboard That is the better fit for educators and teams building visual storyboards. StudioBinder is the better fit for production teams pairing storyboards with planning.

  • Storyboard That fits best

    Educators and teams building visual storyboards

  • StudioBinder fits best

    Production teams pairing storyboards with planning

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Side by side

Feature Storyboard That 8.4/10 Visit ↗ StudioBinder 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.2
Ranking #5 in Storyboarding Software #6 in Storyboarding Software
Best for Educators and teams building visual storyboards Production teams pairing storyboards with planning
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $9.99/mo (best) $99/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Live chat, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS
Integrations 11 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Storyboard That 0/4 · StudioBinder 0/4
Real-time collaboration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Animatic tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Script import Not checked yet Not checked yet
Custom characters Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Export formats ZIP image pack, high-resolution image, social media image, animated GIF, PDF, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 13+ layouts support storyboards, worksheets, grids, and timelines
  • Audio, annotations, version history, and image uploads add creative depth
  • Classroom collaboration and LMS rostering support education workflows
  • Combines storyboards and mood boards with scripts, shot lists, and schedules
  • Free plan includes 10 storyboards, 10 mood boards, and 10 shots
  • Supports comments, permissions, approvals, and call-sheet delivery tracking
Cons
  • The Free plan limits creation to 2 storyboards per week
  • Free downloads include watermarks and the classic layout only
  • The Teams plan is priced per user, which can raise costs as teams grow
  • Free plan is limited to 1 project and 10 items in several areas
  • Professional costs $99 per month, billed monthly
  • Storyboard-specific feature depth is less explicit than broader production planning
Our verdict

Storyboard That is a browser-based tool for creating visual storyboards and graphic organizers. It suits educators, students, and teams that need to plan ideas with scenes, characters, speech bubbles, and text rather than a text-only…

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StudioBinder is a web-based production management platform for filmmakers, production companies, studios, brands, marketing agencies, and content creators. For teams that need storyboards as part of a wider production process, it brings…

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  1. Storyboard ThatStoryboarding Software 8.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. StudioBinderStoryboarding Software 8.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Storyboard That — where it wins

    • 13+ layouts support storyboards, worksheets, grids, and timelines
    • Audio, annotations, version history, and image uploads add creative depth
    • Classroom collaboration and LMS rostering support education workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan limits creation to 2 storyboards per week
    • Free downloads include watermarks and the classic layout only
    • The Teams plan is priced per user, which can raise costs as teams grow

  • StudioBinder — where it wins

    • Combines storyboards and mood boards with scripts, shot lists, and schedules
    • Free plan includes 10 storyboards, 10 mood boards, and 10 shots
    • Supports comments, permissions, approvals, and call-sheet delivery tracking

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 1 project and 10 items in several areas
    • Professional costs $99 per month, billed monthly
    • Storyboard-specific feature depth is less explicit than broader production planning

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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