# Frequently asked questions

Canonical URL: https://www.cineoboard.com/faq

Answers to the questions crews ask before boarding in CineoBoard: drawing skill, script import, pricing, client review, AI, offline use, and exports.

Last updated: 2026-09-13

Short answers. Longer ones live in the [blog](/blog) and [comparisons](/vs).

## Product

### Do I need to draw?

No. Start from a description or script, then adjust the frame. Stick figures with shot data beat pretty frames with none. [How to make a storyboard](/blog/how-to-make-a-storyboard) is the full workflow.

### Can I import my script?

Yes. Final Draft, Fountain, Word or plain text. [Import notes](/blog/fountain-and-final-draft-to-storyboard).

### What can I export?

PDF boards, shot list CSV, individual frames, and MP4 animatics. Sample PDF: [cineoboard-sample-storyboard.pdf](/downloads/cineoboard-sample-storyboard.pdf).

### Can clients review without a paid seat?

Yes. Send a [review link](/blog/client-review-for-storyboards). No account required for the reviewer.

### Does it work offline?

[Reframe](/reframe) is local-first. Drawing, reordering and playback run on your machine and sync when you are back online.

### Is this an AI storyboard generator?

First-pass split and an in-board assistant, yes. One-shot “make me a movie” that you cannot edit, no. See [AI storyboard generator](/ai-storyboard-generator).

## Pricing and accounts

### How much does CineoBoard cost?

Standard $30, Pro $60, Team $120, Agency $240 per month USD. Annual is 10× monthly. [Pricing](/#pricing). 14-day [refund](/refund) on the first payment.

### Is there a free plan?

There is a free [live demo](/demo) on sample data. Production projects are paid.

### How do I sign in?

Email login link at [/auth](/auth). Google and Apple sign-in are listed as coming soon.

## How it compares

### Is CineoBoard like Boords?

Same visible job (boards, review, animatic). Different foundation: CineoBoard is local-first and has an API/CLI. [Full comparison](/vs/boords).

### Is CineoBoard like StudioBinder?

StudioBinder is strongest on call sheets and schedules. CineoBoard is strongest on the board itself. [Many teams run both](/vs/studiobinder).

## Company

### Who is behind CineoBoard?

A four-person bootstrapped team. [About](/about). Support: support@cineoboard.com, usually within one working day. [Contact](/contact).

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