Fade In
Fade In: A one-time desktop license pairs screenplay tools with optional browser-based collaboration. Ranked #20 of 135 in Writing Apps by our editors (7.5/10); pricing: Paid; best for independent screenplay professionals.
At a glance
- Editor score7.5 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forIndependent screenplay professionals
- Free planNo
- Paid from$79.95 one-time
- Publishing toolsYes
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Automatic formatting, outlining, revisions, and scene organization
- Breakdowns, production reports, PDF output, and batch watermarking
- Imports and exports across FDX, DOCX, RTF, Fountain, and HTML
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; the desktop license costs $79.95 one time
- Fade In Access is a separate subscription
- No mobile apps; mobile access is through a web browser
Our verdict on Fade In
Fade In is screenwriting software for writers working on screenplays, teleplays, stage plays, radio scripts, and other scripted formats. Its desktop application runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with tools for formatting, outlining, navigation, rewriting, revisions, and production reports. That breadth makes it a fit for independent screenplay professionals who need more than a basic drafting tool and work primarily on desktop or laptop computers.
The $79.95 Fade In Professional Screenwriting Software plan is a one-time license for an individual user and includes free updates. It covers the desktop application, while Fade In Access is a separate subscription for browser-based cloud storage, backups, version history, online editing, collaboration, sharing, and publishing. This split gives writers a choice between a standalone desktop workflow and additional online services, but the ongoing Access subscription is a separate cost to consider if collaboration or browser access matters.
Screenplay-specific controls are a notable strength: writers can use customizable formatting, character and scene autocomplete, index cards, scene organization, dialogue tools, revision marking, page and scene locking, and omitted scenes. Import and export options include FDX, DOCX, RTF, Fountain, and HTML, alongside PDF output and batch watermarking. Production reports and version history extend its use beyond drafting. Fade In is less suitable for writers seeking a free plan or dedicated mobile apps; mobile access is through Fade In Access in a browser. Choose it for desktop-focused screenplay work and broad production features, but consider another option if mobile apps or a single bundled subscription are priorities.
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Fade In fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $79.95 one-time |
| Publishing tools | Yes |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes |
| Version history | Yes |
| Offline mode | Yes |
| Mobile apps | No |
| Export formats | Extensive |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Fade In Access |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | fadeinpro.com |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
Fade In integrations
Fade In lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Fade In Access
Alternatives to Fade In
- Final DraftA screenplay-focused toolkit with deep planning, production, revision, and collaboration features.9.4
- ScrivenerA structured workspace for drafting, organizing, and compiling long-form work.9.3
- CeltxScriptwriting and production planning for screenwriters working with collaborators.9.2
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