Cinewright™Comparison
Cinewright and Gorilla compared
Updated 21 October 2026
Short answer
Gorilla, from Jungle Software, comes as Gorilla Desktop for Mac and Windows, sold by subscription, and Gorilla Online in a web browser, with a free plan and paid plans. Cinewright Budgeting and Scheduling is one Mac app, bought once, with free apps for iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch that link the office to the set. Cinewright is finished and launches through Kickstarter in late 2026 or early 2027; it is not on sale yet.
Updated 21 October 2026
What each product is
Gorilla is made by Jungle Software. Gorilla Desktop includes Gorilla Scheduling, Gorilla Budgeting and Koala Call Sheets; Gorilla Online includes Gorilla Scheduling Online and Gorilla Budgeting Online. Official site: junglesoftware.com.
Cinewright Budgeting and Scheduling is a Mac app for script breakdown, production stripboard scheduling and budgeting, made by Damon Winters. It is bought once, with no account and no server. CW Office for iPad, Cinewright Reader and Cinewright for iPhone and iPad are free, with Pro on iPhone and iPad a one-time unlock.
Side by side
Facts about Gorilla come from Jungle Software’s own website, read on 21 October 2026. “Not stated” means we did not find it on their pages; it does not mean the feature is missing.
| Cinewright | Gorilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Budgeting and scheduling | Yes, in one app | Yes: Gorilla Budgeting and Gorilla Scheduling |
| Film stripboard and Day Out of Days | Yes | Yes |
| Call sheets | Yes | Yes, Koala Call Sheets |
| Computers | Mac; Windows in development | Mac and Windows (Desktop); any web browser (Online) |
| iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch apps | Yes: CW Office, Reader, Cinewright and the Apple Watch slate remote | Not stated |
| Purchase model | Bought once: $299, one person on two computers (prices) | Desktop: subscription. Online: free plan and paid plans |
| Trial | A free mode with no time limit: the sample and one real production | 15-day demo (Desktop); free account (Online) |
| Working together | Shared editing (beta), through the production folder | Collaboration in Gorilla Online, depending on plan |
| Globals, fringes and incentives | Yes | Yes |
| Final Draft scripts | Yes | Yes |
When Gorilla may suit you better
- You need software you can buy and use today. Cinewright is not on sale until its Kickstarter campaign in late 2026 or early 2027.
- You work on Windows now, or want to work in a web browser. Budgeting and Scheduling for Windows is in development, and Cinewright has no browser version.
- You want a free plan to start with, which Gorilla Online offers.
- You want to try before you buy: Jungle Software offers a 15-day demo of Gorilla Desktop.
- Your team already works in Gorilla and wants to keep one system.
Moving your files
Cinewright Budgeting and Scheduling opens these Gorilla exports:
- Gorilla schedule and breakdown exports
- Gorilla budget exports
Coming from Gorilla
- A 7-step tour in Help ▸ Tutorials names each Gorilla word and shows where Cinewright’s control is
- Watch the video
Questions
Can Cinewright open my Gorilla schedules and budgets?
It opens Gorilla schedule, breakdown and budget exports. Each import is previewed before anything is added.
Is Cinewright made by or connected to Jungle Software?
No. Cinewright is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Jungle Software.
When will Cinewright be available?
Cinewright is finished and launches through a Kickstarter campaign in late 2026 or early 2027; nothing is on sale yet. See the prices.
Movie Magic, Gorilla and Showbiz are trademarks of their respective owners. Movie Magic Budgeting and Movie Magic Scheduling are products of Entertainment Partners; Gorilla is a product of Jungle Software; Showbiz Budgeting is sold by Cast & Crew LLC. Cinewright is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by these companies. Comparisons are based on information published on each company’s own website as of 21 October 2026. Cinewright™ is a trademark of Damon Winters.