Lowerated Pricing: Plans, What's Free, and Which to Choose
By Muhammad Wisal and Muhammad Ali / 5 min read
Yes, you can use Lowerated for free. The Basic plan costs $0 and includes the manual script editor, basic idea chat with Oli, film pages, 200 AI credits a month and unlimited projects. Paid plans start at $10 a month (Scriptwriter) and $30 a month (Producer), you can add one any time, and the pricing page always shows current offers.
Is there a free trial or a free plan?
Lowerated has a free plan: Basic, at $0. You sign up, start projects and write without paying. When you need AI writing help or the planning tools, you add a paid plan from your account. For any trial or discount running right now, check /pricing, since offers change and this post may not reflect them.
Two things worth knowing up front:
- Lowerated does not charge per script. Every plan, including Basic, has unlimited projects.
- Every account includes 15 GB of storage, whatever plan you are on.
How much does Lowerated cost?
Lowerated has four options: Basic (free), Scriptwriter ($10 a month), Producer ($30 a month), and both paid plans together ($40 a month). Paying yearly costs less than paying monthly for twelve months.
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly | AI credits a month | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 | $0 | 200 | Trying it out, simple writing, film pages |
| Scriptwriter | $10 | $96 (works out to $8 a month) | 2,000 | Writers |
| Producer | $30 | $288 (works out to $24 a month) | 6,000 | Producers, directors, ADs |
| Scriptwriter + Producer | $40 | $384 (works out to $32 a month) | 8,000 | One person who writes and plans |
| Team member seat | $20 per member | $192 per member | Adds 2,000 to the team pool | Adding collaborators |
What is included in each plan?
Each plan covers a different part of the filmmaking process. Basic covers the essentials, Scriptwriter covers writing, and Producer covers pre-production.
Basic ($0)
- Manual script editor
- Basic idea chat with Oli, the AI writing partner
- Film pages in 100 designs
- 200 AI credits a month
- Unlimited projects and unlimited free viewers
Scriptwriter ($10 a month or $96 a year)
- Unlimited scripts and projects
- AI writing help with Oli (Oli rewrites only the line you select, and nothing changes until you accept)
- Professional screenplay formatting
- Character development
- Version history
- Real-time collaboration
- Export options, including clean PDF
- Option to hide the "Made with Lowerated" credit
- 2,000 AI credits a month
Producer ($30 a month or $288 a year)
- Storyboards and shot lists
- Casting and self-tapes
- Location scouting
- Budgeting and scheduling
- Moodboards
- Equipment and documents
- Option to hide the "Made with Lowerated" credit
- 6,000 AI credits a month
How do AI credits work?
AI credits are what Oli and the other AI features use each time they do work for you, such as a rewrite or a first tagging pass. Each plan includes a monthly allowance (200 on Basic, 2,000 on Scriptwriter, 6,000 on Producer, 8,000 on both).
- Top-ups: if you run low, you can buy more, starting at $5 for 4,000 credits.
- No expiry: credits you buy never expire.
- Auto-recharge: you can turn it on so credits top up automatically instead of running out mid-session.
- Teams: each team member seat adds 2,000 credits to a shared team pool.
Which Lowerated plan do you need?
Pick the plan that matches the job you do most. Here is a simple way to decide.
If you are a writer
Start on Basic to write and see how the editor feels. Move to Scriptwriter ($10 a month) when you want Oli's help with rewrites and notes, real-time co-writing, version history and PDF export. Most writers do not need Producer until a script is heading into production. See the scriptwriter page for what the editor does.
If you are a producer or director
Producer ($30 a month) is the plan for breakdowns turned into schedules, shot lists, storyboards, casting with self-tapes, locations and budgets. If you also write or revise the script yourself, the combined plan at $40 a month gives you both sets of tools and 8,000 credits. The pre-production page shows the planning tools in more detail.
If you are a small team
One person usually holds the main plan, and you add team member seats at $20 a month each ($192 a year). Each seat adds 2,000 credits to the team pool. Anyone who only needs to look at a film page can view it for free, since Basic includes unlimited free viewers.
The clip shows the three things the plans cover: writing the script, planning the shoot and sharing the film page.
Is one platform cheaper than separate tools?
It often is, but only if you would really use more than one of the tools. Many filmmakers pay for a screenwriting app, a scheduling or breakdown tool, a storyboard or shot list app, a casting service, and cloud storage. Each subscription looks small, and together they add up. You also spend time copying scene lists and cast names between them.
An honest way to compare:
- List the tools you pay for now and their monthly cost.
- Mark which jobs Lowerated would replace: writing, breakdown, scheduling, shot lists, storyboards, casting, locations, budgets, call sheets.
- Compare that total against the plan you would need ($10, $30 or $40 a month).
Separate tools can still be the better choice. If you only write, a single screenwriting app may be all you need. If your production company already runs on an established scheduling tool, switching has a cost in retraining. And Lowerated does not edit video or handle color, sound or VFX, so you will still need an editor such as DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro for post-production. For a broader look at the trade-off, read what an all-in-one filmmaking platform is and planner tool vs spreadsheet.
FAQ
Is Lowerated free?
Yes. The Basic plan is $0 and includes the manual script editor, basic idea chat with Oli, film pages, 200 AI credits a month and unlimited projects.
Does Lowerated charge per script?
No. Every plan includes unlimited projects, and Scriptwriter includes unlimited scripts. You pay a flat monthly or yearly price.
Do unused AI credits expire?
Credits you buy as top-ups never expire. Top-ups start at $5 for 4,000 credits, and you can switch on auto-recharge.
Can I upgrade later?
Yes. You can start on Basic and add Scriptwriter, Producer or team seats whenever you need them. Check /pricing for current offers.
Key takeaways
- Basic is free ($0) with 200 AI credits a month, unlimited projects and 15 GB of storage.
- Scriptwriter is $10 a month ($96 a year) for writing; Producer is $30 a month ($288 a year) for pre-production; both are $40 a month ($384 a year).
- Team seats are $20 a month each and add 2,000 credits to a shared pool.
- Extra credits start at $5 for 4,000 and never expire. There is no per-script pricing.
- Compare against the tools you actually use; if you only need one job done, one specialist tool may be enough.
You can create a free account and add a paid plan when you need it.
