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Your whole production in one app
Writing, pre-production, AI video, crew apps and editing, all in one place. See how Cinema Set Free compares to 9 popular production and AI video tools.
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Cinema Set Free
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How the tools stack up
Most tools focus on either production management or AI. Cinema Set Free is strong at both.
Positions are based on the feature table below.
At a glance
| Tool | Category | Best for | Pricing | AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinema Set Free | All-in-one: writing, pre-production, AI video, crew apps and editing | Indie and pro film teams | Free · Pro $19/mo · Max $99/mo | Core |
| StudioBinder | Pre-production and call sheets | Indie, commercial and agency teams | Free · $29–$99/mo | None |
| Yamdu | Production office for film and TV | Mid-size to large productions | $45–$265/mo | Partial |
| Celtx | Script writing with pre-production add-ons | Writers, students and small teams | $14.99–$59.99/mo | Partial |
| Movie Magic | Desktop scheduling and budgeting | 1st ADs, UPMs and line producers | $42.99/mo per app | None |
| SetHero | Call sheets and production reports | ADs and coordinators | $19–$359/mo | None |
| LTX Studio | AI pre-viz: script to storyboard to timeline | Directors, agencies and pitch work | $15–$125/mo | Yes |
| Runway | AI video models and an agent | Creative pros, agencies and VFX | $15–$95/mo | Yes |
| Higgsfield | AI image and video hub with many models | Social creators, marketers and ad teams | $15–$129/mo | Yes |
| davinci.ai | AI image and video generator on web and phone | Solo creators | $39.99–$199.99/mo | Yes |
Feature by feature
Cinema Set Free has all 35 features. The next best tool has 11.
| Feature | CSF | StudioBinder | Yamdu | Celtx | Movie Magic | SetHero | LTX | Runway | Higgsfield | davinci.ai |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security | ||||||||||
| All media secure with temporary signed URLs | ||||||||||
| Roles and permissions per member | ||||||||||
| Access log of every permission change | ||||||||||
| Preview what a member can see | ||||||||||
| Sign out devices and revoke app tokens | ||||||||||
| No passwords: sign in with Google, Apple or an email link | ||||||||||
| Your own storage bucket | ||||||||||
| Export all your data | ||||||||||
| Delete your account yourself | ||||||||||
| Write | ||||||||||
| Screenplay editor | ||||||||||
| Script import with automatic breakdown | ||||||||||
| Prep | ||||||||||
| Stripboard scheduling | ||||||||||
| Day Out of Days | ||||||||||
| Schedule and budget versions | ||||||||||
| Budgeting and cost tracking | ||||||||||
| Shot lists | ||||||||||
| Storyboards | ||||||||||
| Call sheets with read receipts | ||||||||||
| Locations and scouting | ||||||||||
| Deal memos with e-signature | ||||||||||
| Wardrobe, props and mood boards | ||||||||||
| AI | ||||||||||
| AI image generation | ||||||||||
| AI video generation | ||||||||||
| Consistent characters across shots | ||||||||||
| Top AI models in one place | ||||||||||
| AI that uses your cast, locations and style | ||||||||||
| AI assistant that updates your project | ||||||||||
| On setCrew apps in beta | ||||||||||
| Crew app for iPhone and Android | ||||||||||
| Live crew map and errands | ||||||||||
| Department chat rooms | ||||||||||
| Video village live camera feed | ||||||||||
| Upload takes from set | ||||||||||
| Post | ||||||||||
| Review and circle takes | ||||||||||
| Built-in video editor | ||||||||||
| Export to Premiere, Final Cut, Avid and Resolve | ||||||||||
| Full yes | 35/35 | 9/35 | 11/35 | 8/35 | 3/35 | 2/35 | 8/35 | 7/35 | 6/35 | 3/35 |
Competitor features and prices are based on each company's website as of October 2026 and may have changed. An empty box means we didn't find the feature listed. All trademarks belong to their owners.
Why Cinema Set Free
Everything your production needs, from the first draft to the final cut.
Secure by Default
Every file is protected with temporary signed links. Set roles for each team member, review the access log and use your own storage.
AI Images and Video
Create concept art, storyboards and video clips with top AI models, right inside your project.
Consistent Characters
Your cast, locations and style carry through every image and video, so your lead looks the same in every shot.
AI Assistant
Ask the assistant to add scenes, build a shot list, link cast or create images. It updates your project for you.
Crew Apps (Beta)
iPhone and Android apps with a live crew map, errands, department chat, call sheets and contacts. Stream the camera to video village and upload takes from set.
Edit and Export
Review takes, mark your best ones and edit in the browser. Export to Premiere, Final Cut, Avid or DaVinci Resolve.
Screenwriting Built In
Write your script or import a PDF, Final Draft or Fountain file. Your breakdown builds itself from the pages.
Deal Memos and E-Signatures
Send deal memos and collect signatures online, with a record of every signature.
Try it with your own script
Import your script and start planning your production today.