Storyboarder
Storyboarder: A capable free storyboard workspace for solo creators across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Ranked #8 of 30 in Storyboard Software by our editors (8.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free desktop storyboard creation.
At a glance
- Editor score8.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree desktop storyboard creation
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Fully free and open source across Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Combines drawing, shot metadata, timing, audio, and screenplay support
- Exports to Premiere, Final Cut, Avid, PDF, and animated GIF
Where it doesn't
- Team collaboration is not included
- The workflow is centered on desktop applications
- External editing depends on Photoshop-compatible PSD editors
Our verdict on Storyboarder
Storyboarder is a free, open-source desktop application for visualizing stories through illustrated boards. It suits story artists, directors, writers, advertisers, and other creators who need to draw sequences, organize shots, and prepare boards for editing or sharing. Its workspace includes pencils, pen, brush, note pen, and eraser tools, along with metadata for dialogue, action, timing, and shot type. Users can arrange sequences, create printed worksheets, import worksheets from a phone or image file, and use Fountain screenplay support.
The feature depth is strongest around turning individual boards into structured sequences. Timeline mode supports board timing and audio synchronization, while export options cover Premiere, Final Cut, Avid, PDF, and animated GIF. A text-based Shot Generator can create customizable reference shots, and boards can be opened in external Photoshop-compatible PSD editors. These features give storyboard artists several ways to move from rough visual planning to production-oriented handoff without adding a software license cost.
Storyboarder is a strong choice for solo creators and desktop-based teams that want broad creative tools without a paid plan. Support for Windows, macOS, and Linux also makes it accessible across common desktop environments. It is less suitable when shared team collaboration is central to the workflow, since team collaboration is not included. Choose it for freeform drawing, shot annotation, timing, screenplay-linked planning, and professional export formats; consider an alternative if simultaneous collaborative work is a core requirement.
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Storyboarder pricing
Storyboarder fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Frame limit | Not verified |
| Shot annotations | Yes |
| Scene layouts | Yes |
| Team collaboration | No |
| Export formats | Premiere, Final Cut, Avid, PDF, Animated GIF |
| Supported platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Adobe Photoshop-compatible editors, Fountain |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | wonderunit.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Storyboarder integrations
Storyboarder lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Adobe Photoshop-compatible editors
- Fountain
Alternatives to Storyboarder
- StoryboardCanvas AIA full production workspace connecting scripts, storyboards, animatics and producer tools.9.4
- BoordsBoords brings scripts, storyboards, animatics, approvals, and exports into one workspace.9.3
- Previs ProA focused 3D previs toolkit with strong production exports and Mac-only coverage.9.0
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