A Linus alternative for whole scripts on a big screen
Linus is a phone-first app with AI voices and a teleprompter for self-tapes. Offbook is built for learning whole scripts. Upload a full play or a screenplay, pick your role, and AI voices read every other character. Rehearse on your laptop with the full script on a big screen, and Offbook plays the next cue as soon as you finish your line.
The Offbook team
Oct 7, 2026
Offbook vs Linus at a glance
Here is how Offbook and Linus compare on the things that matter when you are learning a part.
| Offbook | Linus | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Rehearse on your laptop or desktop, Mac or Windows, with the full script on a big screen. Listen to your scenes on your phone wherever you are. iPhone app coming soon. | iPhone, iPad, Android, and a web app. |
| How cues work | Listens while you say your line and plays the next cue when you finish. No tapping, and nothing to record. | AI voices of real actors; waits for your cue, or you tap to move on. |
| Learning tools | Hide your lines or the whole script, first-letter cues, scene looping, and Strict, Lenient, or Manual line detection. | Loop sections, hide lines, and first-letter prompts. |
| Pricing model | Starter $9.99/mo, Pro $14.99/mo, Premium $29.99/mo. Annual billing from $7.99/mo. | Pro $9.99/mo, Premium $19.99/mo, or a 3-day pass for $1.99. |
| Free option | 7-day free trial (card required) | A 1-page scene with up to 10 lines. |
Why Offbook is the stronger choice
Full plays, not only sides
One scene holds up to 50 pages, and the page picker splits up to 150 pages into scenes, so a full-length play fits. Paid plans have no monthly cap on how many scripts you upload.
Choose how exact you need to be
Strict mode keeps you close to the script, Lenient mode forgives paraphrasing with a 0-100 slider, and Manual mode lets you move on yourself with Enter or by saying “next line.”
Take the text away step by step
Hide your lines while the others stay visible, switch to first-letter cues, then hide the whole script for a final run. Loop the scene until you are off book.
A coach that has read your scene
Ask Genie about your character’s motivation, the scene, or how to read a line. Highlight text for an answer about that exact moment.
Who Offbook is for
Offbook is the better pick for most actors. Choose Offbook over Linus if you:
- Learn full plays and screenplays, not only audition sides
- Want the full script on a big screen while you rehearse
- Want to choose how exact your lines must be
- Want a script coach to ask about subtext and choices
How Offbook works
- Upload your script. Add a full script or audition sides as a PDF, photos of the pages, or pasted text. Offbook finds the characters for you.
- Pick your role. Choose who you play. AI voices read every other character, and you can pick the voice for each role.
- Rehearse or self-tape. Say your line out loud. Offbook hears you finish and plays the next cue.
Plans and prices are on the pricing page.
Offbook vs Linus: common questions
Is Offbook the same as Linus?
No. They are separate products from separate companies. Both give actors an AI scene partner. Offbook focuses on learning whole scripts and rehearsing auditions, with flat monthly plans.
Does Offbook wait for me to say my line?
Yes. Offbook listens while you say your line and plays the next cue when you finish. Strict mode expects the written words, Lenient mode forgives paraphrasing (with a 0-100 slider), and Manual mode lets you press Enter or say “next line.”
Can I upload a whole play?
Yes. One scene holds up to 50 pages or about 10,000 words, and the page picker splits up to 150 source pages into scenes. Upload a PDF, photos of the pages, a text file, or pasted text.
Can I use Offbook on my phone?
Yes. Rehearse out loud on your laptop with the full script on a big screen, and listen to your scenes on your phone anywhere, with your own lines spoken, skipped, or left as silent gaps for you to fill. Rehearsing with the microphone works in a laptop or desktop browser, and an iPhone app is coming soon.
How much does Offbook cost?
Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial (card required). After that, Starter is $9.99/mo, Pro is $14.99/mo, and Premium is $29.99/mo, or from $7.99/mo billed annually. Students and educators get 50% off with a valid .edu email.
Offbook is made by the team behind this site. Competitor details come from each app’s own site or app store listing, as of October 2026.
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