StudioBinder vs Yamdu

StudioBinder8.4Visit Yamdu8.2Visit

Higher score StudioBinder #5 in Film Production Scheduling Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit StudioBinder

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

• StudioBinder fits best

  Web-based teams needing scheduling and collaboration

• Yamdu fits best

  Larger productions needing a connected production suite

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Side by side

Feature	StudioBinder 8.4/10 Visit ↗	Yamdu 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	8.2
Ranking	#5 in Film Production Scheduling Software	#7 in Film Production Scheduling Software
Best for	Web-based teams needing scheduling and collaboration	Larger productions needing a connected production suite
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$99/mo	€39/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Docs	Email, Docs
Compliance	ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS	GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	6 integrations	13 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features StudioBinder 0/4 · Yamdu 0/4
Script breakdown	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Cast and crew tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Location management	Not checked yet	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	Auto-sorting stripboards support production scheduling workflows Call sheets, delivery tracking, approvals, and permissions in one platform Integrates with Final Draft, Slack, Fountain, Google Maps, PDF, and CSV	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	The Free plan is limited to 1 project and 10 contacts Advanced scheduling is available on the Professional plan Professional pricing is listed only as $99 per month	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	StudioBinder is a web-based production management platform for filmmakers, production companies, studios, brands, marketing agencies, and content creators. It brings screenwriting, script breakdowns, shooting schedules, shot lists,… 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

• StudioBinder — where it wins

  • Auto-sorting stripboards support production scheduling workflows
  • Call sheets, delivery tracking, approvals, and permissions in one platform
  • Integrates with Final Draft, Slack, Fountain, Google Maps, PDF, and CSV

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan is limited to 1 project and 10 contacts
  • Advanced scheduling is available on the Professional plan
  • Professional pricing is listed only as $99 per month

• 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

• StudioBinder8.4/10 · Free plan

  A web-based production workspace with scheduling, collaboration, and a useful free plan.

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• Yamdu8.2/10 · Paid

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

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