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Head-to-head · Film Production Scheduling Software

Yamdu vs Gorilla Scheduling

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Yamdu #7 in Film Production Scheduling Software 8.2/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Yamdu
Gorilla Scheduling #8 in Film Production Scheduling Software 8.1/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Gorilla

Yamdu leads on 0 checks, Gorilla Scheduling on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreYamdu · 8.2/10
  • Free trialonly Gorilla Scheduling
  • Most featuresGorilla Scheduling · 2 of 4

Yamdu scores higher on our rubric for film production scheduling software: 8.2 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Yamdu is the better fit for larger productions needing a connected production suite. Gorilla Scheduling is the better fit for established desktop users wanting scheduling depth.

  • Yamdu fits best

    Larger productions needing a connected production suite

  • Gorilla Scheduling fits best

    Established desktop users wanting scheduling depth

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Side by side

Feature Yamdu 8.2/10 Visit ↗ Gorilla Scheduling 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 8.1
Ranking #7 in Film Production Scheduling Software #8 in Film Production Scheduling Software
Best for Larger productions needing a connected production suite Established desktop users wanting scheduling depth
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price €39/mo $199/yr
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — 15 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS
Support Email, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 13 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Yamdu 0/4 · Gorilla Scheduling 2/4
Script breakdown Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Cast and crew tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Location management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
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
  • 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
  • Script breakdowns, element tagging, stripboards, and production scheduling
  • Cast, crew, location, shot list, storyboard, and reporting workflows
  • Mac, Windows, and browser coverage with related Jungle Software integrations
Cons
  • 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
  • Budget tracking is handled separately through Gorilla Budgeting
  • Call-sheet creation requires the Koala Call Sheets add-on
  • No mobile apps are included
Our verdict

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,…

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Gorilla Scheduling is film production scheduling and pre-production software for filmmakers, production teams, students, and film schools. It supports screenplay import, script breakdown sheets, element tagging, shoot-day and…

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  1. YamduFilm Production Scheduling Software 8.2Paid
  2. Gorilla SchedulingFilm Production Scheduling Software 8.115-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Gorilla Scheduling — where it wins

    • Script breakdowns, element tagging, stripboards, and production scheduling
    • Cast, crew, location, shot list, storyboard, and reporting workflows
    • Mac, Windows, and browser coverage with related Jungle Software integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Budget tracking is handled separately through Gorilla Budgeting
    • Call-sheet creation requires the Koala Call Sheets add-on
    • No mobile apps are included
  • Yamdu8.2/10 · Paid

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

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  • Gorilla Scheduling8.1/10 · 15-day trial

    A scheduling-focused production toolkit with desktop depth, browser access, and separate budgeting.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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