Yamdu vs Production Slate

Yamdu9.4Visit Production Slate9.1Visit

Higher score Yamdu #1 in Video Production Management Software 9.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Yamdu

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Production Slate #4 in Video Production Management Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features See Production Slate

• Yamdu fits best

  End-to-end professional production teams

• Production Slate fits best

  Mobile-first independent productions

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Side by side

Feature	Yamdu 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Production Slate 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.1
Ranking	#1 in Video Production Management Software	#4 in Video Production Management Software
Best for	End-to-end professional production teams	Mobile-first independent productions
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	€39/mo	$99/yr
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Yamdu 0/6 · Production Slate 6/6
Script breakdowns	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Production scheduling	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Call sheets	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Budget tracking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Crew and cast management	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Location management	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Mobile app platforms	Not checked yet	Both
Our review
Pros	Covers breakdowns, scheduling, call sheets, budgets, and departments Connects production data with calendars, creative tools, Slack, and Zapier Includes AI assistance, mobile apps, permissions, watermarking, and time tracking	Covers scripts, schedules, budgets, call sheets, crew, and equipment Free plan includes core production tools and PDF exports Works across web, iOS, and Android with collaboration features
Cons	No permanent free plan; the free offering is a trial Core costs €239 monthly or €179 monthly with annual billing Signature pricing and included capacity are customized	Team pricing is charged per user per month Enterprise pricing is custom for organizations with 50+ members Delivered as a progressive web app rather than a native app-store product
Our verdict	Yamdu is a cloud-based production management platform for film, television, commercials, documentaries, and other media productions. It brings script import and breakdowns, shooting schedules, call sheets, budgeting, cast and crew… Read the review →	Production Slate is film production management software for line producers, production managers, assistant directors, and small production companies. It brings scripts, breakdowns, schedules, budgets, crew and cast, locations, equipment,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Yamdu — where it wins

  • Covers breakdowns, scheduling, call sheets, budgets, and departments
  • Connects production data with calendars, creative tools, Slack, and Zapier
  • Includes AI assistance, mobile apps, permissions, watermarking, and time tracking

  Where it doesn't

  • No permanent free plan; the free offering is a trial
  • Core costs €239 monthly or €179 monthly with annual billing
  • Signature pricing and included capacity are customized

• Production Slate — where it wins

  • Covers scripts, schedules, budgets, call sheets, crew, and equipment
  • Free plan includes core production tools and PDF exports
  • Works across web, iOS, and Android with collaboration features

  Where it doesn't

  • Team pricing is charged per user per month
  • Enterprise pricing is custom for organizations with 50+ members
  • Delivered as a progressive web app rather than a native app-store product

• Yamdu9.4/10 · Paid

  A broad production workspace covering planning, scheduling, budgeting, collaboration, and delivery.

  Visit YamduFull verdict →
• Production Slate9.1/10 · Free plan

  A broad production workspace with a free tier and mobile-friendly access.

  See Production SlateFull verdict →