--- description: Learn more about Final Draft. We provide Australian business users the most detailed information on pricing, benefits, and disadvantages of software that will make your choice easier. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Final Draft Reviews, Cost & Features | GetApp Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Mind Mapping Software](/directory/1501/mind-mapping/software) > [Final Draft](/software/2050325/final-draft) # Final Draft Canonical: https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2050325/final-draft Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2050325/final-draft?page=2) > Final Draft helps screenwriters and filmmakers create, edit, and manage drafts for comics, teleplays, graphic novels, stage plays, screenplays, and more via a unified portal. The application enables teams to visualize, outline, brainstorm, report, and collaborate on writing projects. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 31 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 31 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Final Draft, A Cast & Crew Company ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 249.99 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 208 more ## Features - Auto-Save - Autofill - Automatic Backup - Brainstorming - Chat/Messaging - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Content Management - Customizable Templates - Data Import/Export - Data Synchronization - Data Visualization - Drag & Drop - Flowchart - Graphical Data Presentation - Ideation - Mind Maps - Multi-Language - Multiple File Format Support - Multiple Projects ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Chat ## Category - [Mind Mapping Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1501/mind-mapping/software) ## Related Categories - [Mind Mapping Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1501/mind-mapping/software) - [Script Writing Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/3850/screenwriting/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I make sure to save and save often, because the software though great, sometimes feels like it forgets it’s build to do what I’m asking it to do. ----- ### "The only writing software you need" — 5.0/5 > **Rabee** | *1 May 2021* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I have tried a couple of screenwriting software, but this is pretty much the industry standard, and for a good reason. The Final Draft allows you to just begin writing as soon as you open it without us having to worry about the format. Not to mention the other features like notes taking and working with different drafts of the same scripts is extremely easy. A very user-friendly software. > > **Cons**: In some of the older versions, the ability to collaborate with other writers to work on the same project together is not very possible. However, they did change that in the recently updated versions. Sometimes, we are constantly required to update in order to enjoy the new features in the updated versions, which can be sometimes very costly. But if we just want a standard writing software that is used industry-wise, then Final Draft does the job very well. > > Overall, I would not make a switch to another software. I have tried a couple of free writing software, and we have to pay about $100 or sometimes a little more for Final Draft but it is the best software out there and makes our life very easy without us having to worry about anything. ----- ### "Streamlined Imagination at Your Fingertips" — 5.0/5 > **Bryn** | *13 May 2021* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ease of use and non-existent learning curve of this software makes someone getting into play writing or screenwriting feel entirely comfortable. The intuitive functionality of this software makes writing an absolute dream. When on a roll, having your muse screaming in your ear, it will often be hard to keep up but shortcuts and keystrokes of the software can match any speed serendipity. > > **Cons**: You pay for what you get and that carries with it a high price tag whereby upgrades to newer software isn't included. My advice is to spend money on a community college film/tv writing course and then use that to get an education discount on Final Draft by linking the school email address to your software registration. You will break even with price and have more of a reason to write now that you're forced to in a class. > > Used this personally in film school and then professionally for plays, screenplays, and comics. ----- ### "yahiathebestmanag@gmail.com" — 4.0/5 > **Yahia** | *20 June 2023* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Helps you teach screenwriting .It is easy to use and provides importing pdf files very easily with decoding the words inside it and it contains all the terms of the screenwriter > > **Cons**: Not all terms written by a screenwriter are available ----- ### "Very Satisfied" — 5.0/5 > **Vanessa** | *11 November 2022* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Final Draft 12 has a lot of great new features and learning tools that are easy to use. Importing or converting files from older versions is much better and there are more tools for outlining, etc. It also has a template for single-cam scripts rather than calling them multi-cam or one-hour. > > **Cons**: The price is a bit too high and it could have better "Text" templates. > > I use Final Draft every day and like that their website has a lot of tutorials for how to navigate new features. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2050325/final-draft?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2050325/final-draft) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data