FiveDraft

FiveDraft is a screenplay studio for solo writers who want drafting, scene planning, and script review tools in one workspace. It is a strong fit for writers who work across mobile and desktop and want to hear a script read aloud. Its main trade-offs are the free plan’s one-script cloud cap and the lack of real-time collaboration.

Overview

FiveDraft combines a distraction-free screenplay editor with tools for shaping and reviewing a draft. Gemini AI can generate loglines, analyze character traits and arcs, and pull props from a script. These focused aids can support story development, though writers looking for live co-writing will need another tool: FiveDraft has no real-time collaboration.

The Scenes navigator gives each scene an editable synopsis and supports drag-and-drop reordering, making structural revisions easier to manage alongside the script. A multi-voice audio engine reads the screenplay with separate character voices and narrator pacing, giving solo writers a practical way to listen for dialogue and flow.

FiveDraft imports Final Draft, Fountain, PDF, and text files. Read-only screenplay links let viewers read on any device and print or export a PDF. The editor is designed for phones and tablets as well as desktop, so it can suit writers who move between devices. FiveDraft says it protects scripts with AES-256 encryption at rest and SSL in transit, does not train AI models on script data, and lets users keep ownership and export or delete their work at any time.

Key features

• Screenplay editor: Screenplay formatting and a distraction-free writing space center the app on drafting scripts.
• AI assistance: Gemini tools handle loglines, character traits and arcs, and prop extraction. Their scope is specific to screenplay development rather than general-purpose writing.
• Scene planning: Editable synopses and drag-and-drop ordering support writers who revise structure during drafting.
• Audio read-aloud: Distinct character voices and narrator pacing make it possible to review a script by listening, without arranging a live read.
• Import and export: Imports cover FDX, Fountain, PDF, and text. PDF export is available on Free Draft with a watermark; Pro Studio adds FDX, Fountain, and Fade In exports.
• Sharing: Read-only links are useful for distributing a draft for review, but recipients cannot collaborate in real time through FiveDraft.

Pricing

FiveDraft has a free plan and three paid options. There is no free trial, so writers can start with Free Draft before deciding whether a paid plan fits.

Free Draft retains unlimited local drafts, but only one script can be saved to the cloud and its PDF exports carry a watermark. Pro Studio removes those constraints for cloud scripts and adds version history and the full export formats. Production Pass is narrower: it covers one screenplay and adds production breakdowns and native table-read playback. Founding Member trades the monthly subscription for a one-time fee and lifetime Pro features.

Platforms

FiveDraft is available on Android, iOS, and the web. Its editor is designed for phones, tablets, and desktop, which gives writers flexibility to continue work across screen sizes.

Who it's for

FiveDraft suits screenwriters drafting their first short or a later feature, especially solo writers who value scene organization, AI-assisted story tasks, and listening to a draft. Free Draft is a reasonable place to begin with one cloud script; writers managing multiple cloud projects or needing unwatermarked PDFs and production formats will find Pro Studio more complete. Choose a different tool if real-time co-writing is essential.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Imports FDX, Fountain, PDF, and text, easing the move from an existing screenplay or draft file.
• Pro: Scene synopses, reordering, AI story tools, and multi-voice playback bring planning and review tasks into the writing workspace.
• Pro: Free Draft allows unlimited local drafts with no page limit, even though cloud storage is capped at one script.
• Pro: Production Pass offers one-time access to clean exports, production breakdowns, and table-read TTS for a single screenplay.
• Con: Free PDF exports are watermarked, and only one script can be saved to the cloud on Free Draft.
• Con: There is no real-time collaboration, so shared read-only links do not support a live co-writing workflow.
• Con: The €9 Production Pass applies to one screenplay, so writers with multiple projects may prefer a broader plan.

Alternatives

ScreenWeaver is a free option for writers who want unlimited projects and pages plus PDF and Final Draft exports; it also runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows alongside mobile and web.

Screenplay Assistant may suit writers who prefer a free plan with AI formatting on every scene and monthly allowances for character images, storyboards, and Atticus answers.

Lastslate is another freemium screenplay option, with a free plan and apps for macOS and Windows.

ScriptDraft is worth considering for Android or iOS writers who want a free Fountain editor with PDF, Fountain, and FDX export, plus support for more than 100 languages.

Scriptuber is a mobile and web alternative whose free plan centers on text note capture, AI cleanup, a private creator corpus, and a FlowMind canvas.

Inkwell may fit Apple users who want a free editor with unlimited scripts, offline use, no account requirement, and FDX, Fountain, and PDF import and export.

Plotwell is a web-based alternative with a free one-project plan that includes one collaborator, 10 AI credits, and version history for the last five saves.

Fabric is a broader option for writers who want an app spanning mobile, desktop, web, APIs, and browser extensions.

For a broader set of AI-focused tools, browse AI Script Writing Software.

Verdict

Choose FiveDraft if you write screenplays solo and want scene planning, focused Gemini tools, and multi-voice read-alouds alongside a formatted editor. Pro Studio is the clearest fit for sustained work across multiple cloud scripts, while Production Pass offers a one-time route for a single screenplay. Look elsewhere if you need real-time collaboration, or if the free plan’s one-cloud-script limit and watermarked PDF exports do not fit your workflow.