Open Draft Screenwriting vs Screenplay Writer

OpenDraft is a free, open-source screenwriting application — a modern alternative to Final Draft. PROFESSIONAL SCREENPLAY FORMATTING Write in industry-standard format with automatic element formatting for scene headings, action, character names, dialogue, and parentheticals. What you see is what you export. REAL-TIME COLLABORATION Co-write with your writing partner in real time with live cursors, just like Google Docs. No account required — just share a link and start writing together. BEAT BOARDS & INDEX CARDS Plan your story visually. Drag and drop scene cards, color-code acts, and restructure your screenplay without losing a single word. VERSION HISTORY Every save is tracked with Git-based version control. Compare drafts side by side, see exactly what changed, and restore any previous version instantly. CHARACTER PROFILES & PRODUCTION TOOLS Build character bibles, track dialogue stats, tag scenes for production, and manage your entire project from one place. EXPORT ANYWHERE Export to PDF, Final Draft (.fdx), Fountain, and plain text. Your work is never locked into a proprietary format. WORKS EVERYWHERE Available on macOS, iOS, Windows, Linux, and Android. Run it as a desktop app or self-host in your browser. WHY OPENDRAFT? - 100% free and open source (MIT license) - No subscription, no cloud lock-in - Works fully offline — no internet required - Privacy-first: no tracking, no analytics - Import from Final Draft, Fountain, and PDF

Zen Writer is the distraction-free screenwriting studio that fits in your pocket. Write properly formatted screenplays anywhere inspiration strikes — on the couch, on set, or on the train — with automatic industry-standard formatting that stays out of your way. STAY IN THE STORY • Automatic screenplay formatting as you type — scene headings, action, characters, dialogue, parentheticals and transitions • A clean, minimal editor built for focus • Typewriter mode keeps your writing centered on screen (Pro) • Beautiful light and dark themes BUILT FOR REAL SCRIPTS • Smooth performance on feature-length screenplays — 150+ pages, thousands of lines • Scene navigator: jump to any scene in an instant • Character list, collected automatically as you write • Script statistics: scenes, page count and more at a glance IMPORT & EXPORT LIKE A PRO • Export industry-standard PDF, Final Draft (.fdx), Fountain and plain text • Import .fdx, .fountain, .txt and PDF screenplays • Share drafts to any app in one tap NEVER LOSE A WORD • Everything autosaves to your device as you type • Edit history: browse and restore earlier versions of your script (Pro) • Inline comments for notes on your next pass • Works fully offline — no account required, your scripts stay on your device ZEN WRITER PRO Start free with one script and watermarked exports. Upgrade to Pro to unlock: • Unlimited screenplays • Watermark-free PDF, FDX and Fountain exports • Typewriter mode • iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac • Full edit history Flexible plans: weekly, yearly, or pay once for lifetime access. Whether you are outlining your first short film or polishing your tenth feature, Zen Writer keeps the craft simple: open the app and write. Final Draft® is a registered trademark of Final Draft, Inc. Zen Writer is not affiliated with or endorsed by Final Draft, Inc. Privacy Policy: https://screenplaywriter.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/