Prescene
Prescene: A screenplay workspace that adds breakdowns and scheduling without deeper scheduling views. Ranked #20 of 24 in Film Production Scheduling Software by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for screenwriters adding lightweight production planning.
At a glance
- Editor score6.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forScreenwriters adding lightweight production planning
- Free planYes
- Paid from$490/yr
- Script breakdownYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free screenplay editor with unlimited drafts
- Breakdowns cover cast, pages, time of day, and production demands
- Exports to Excel, CSV, Google Sheets, PDF, Word, and text
Where it doesn't
- Paid plans start at $49 per month
- Scheduling is presented in editable tables rather than deeper views
- A shooting schedule does not replace a call sheet
Our verdict on Prescene
Prescene is a browser-based screenplay workspace for writers, development teams, and film or television production teams. It imports screenplay files and analyzes scenes, characters, locations, and versions. Alongside screenplay editing, it provides AI script coverage, script breakdowns, location planning, shooting schedules, finance plans, and other workflow artifacts. The free Screenplay Editor plan includes unlimited editor drafts, screenplay editing, autosave, checkpoints, and exports, but no AI usage. That makes Prescene a practical starting point for screenwriters who want to add lightweight production planning without moving immediately to a paid tier.
Pricing is organized around script volume and AI capacity. Plus costs $49 per month or $490 per year for up to 10 scripts, AI usage, coverage, built-in workflows, and API access. Pro costs $99 per month or $990 per year for up to 50 scripts, 3x AI usage, custom workflows, and API access. Max costs $299 per month or $2,990 per year for up to 200 scripts, 10x AI usage, custom workflows, and bulk upload. The paid tiers do not use a production-day quota, so the main upgrade considerations are library capacity, AI usage, workflow customization, and bulk handling.
Prescene’s strongest area is the connection between screenplay analysis and production planning. Its breakdowns can organize cast, pages, time of day, locations, departments, and estimated hours, while shooting schedules assign scenes to shoot days and shoot order. Version comparison, Google Drive import, MCP/API deployments, and integrations with Google Docs, Google Sheets, Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Higgsfield, and Slack extend the workspace beyond editing. However, the scheduling workflow is table-based, and the product distinguishes a shooting schedule from a call sheet. Choose Prescene for script-centered planning, coverage, and exportable production tables; choose an alternative if verified call sheets or deeper scheduling views are central requirements.
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Prescene fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $490/yr |
| Script breakdown | Yes |
| Scheduling views | Table |
| Production-day limit | Not verified |
| Cast and crew tracking | Yes |
| Location management | Yes |
| Call-sheet support | Not verified |
| Script file import | |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | 2FA |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 10 integrations: Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | prescene.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Prescene integrations
Prescene lists 10 integrations on its own site.
- Google Drive
- Google Docs
- Google Sheets
- Claude
- ChatGPT
- Gemini
- Higgsfield
- Slack
- MCP
- API
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Alternatives to Prescene
- Production SlateA broad production workflow with a free plan and paid collaboration tools.8.8
- DramatifyA scheduling-focused production platform with deep planning, call sheets and integrations.8.7
- ScenePaperA free production hub covering breakdowns, scheduling, call sheets, budgets, and crew hiring.8.6
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