Built by a DP who wanted one tool instead of 8 subscriptions.
No signup to try · Free forever plan · macOS 14+ · notarized
Trusted on sets, in edit bays, and on location
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This is my prep method with clients, directors, and crew. I organize my resources, then export cost sheets, instructions, gear lists in a format that's easy for the team to use and understand.
JD
J.D. Gonzales
Director of Photography / Director · Livalittle
Everything a production needs
Real tools for real shoots, not another generic to-do app.
Built for the set
It's a checklist
rganized into categories and subcategories with quantities, prices and notes on every item.
Works offline
No bars at the location? Keep checking and editing items and notes. Changes sync when you reconnect.
Starter lists and ProLists
Start from featured starter lists free, or unlock the full ProList library with PRO. Load one, tweak it, save your own master kit.
Share with the crew
One link puts everyone on the same list. Read-only previews for clients and crew, no account needed to view.
Google Sheets import
PRO
Bring in the spreadsheets you already live in and pull a refresh whenever the rental order changes.
Pro exports
Hand off polished PDFs, CSV and JSON on any plan. PRO adds Excel and custom templates.
Share with the whole team
Share links are free. Versions, suggestions and discussion come with PRO.
Version links
Share a link and every update becomes a new version the crew can open.
Compare versions
See exactly what changed between two versions: what was added, dropped or moved.
Suggestions with approval
Anyone with the link can suggest a change. You approve it and the list updates for everyone.
Discussion on the list
A chat thread lives on the shared list, so the conversation stays next to the gear.
No account to view
Anyone with the link opens the list, no sign-up.
Made for the whole team
Rental house, producer, cinematographer, camera team: one list, one version, one conversation.
One PRO purchase unlocks Prechecklist on Mac and web, and on iOS when it lands on the App Store.
Free
$0
Start free
Private lists with categories, quantities, prices and notes
Featured starter lists
PDF, CSV and JSON exports
Works offline
Read-only share links, live for 24 hours
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Best Value
$29.99
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Everything in Free
Full ProList library
Excel exports and custom templates
Google Sheets import
Discussions and suggestions on shared lists
Share links that stay live for 30 days
Pro Lifetime
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$99.99
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All Pro features forever
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Native Mac app
Download the PrePrep installer, a small notarized launcher that sets up Prechecklist, keeps it updated, and adds your other PrePrep apps. Your PRO unlock carries across Mac and web.
macOS 14+ · notarized
Prechecklist