FiveDraft

FiveDraft is an online screenwriting studio with a screenplay editor and AI assistance. Its Gemini tools can generate loglines, analyze character traits and arcs, and extract props from scripts. The Scenes navigator lets writers edit synopses and rearrange scenes. A multi-voice audio engine reads scripts aloud using distinct character voices and narrator pacing. Writers can import Final Draft (.fdx), Fountain, PDF, and text files; PDF export is available, with FDX, Fountain, and Fade In exports included in Pro plans. The editor is designed for phones, tablets, and desktop, and FiveDraft supports Android, iOS, and web. Read-only links let viewers read a screenplay on any device, print it, or export it to PDF. The Free Draft plan costs €0/forever and allows one cloud-saved script, unlimited local drafts, no page limit, and watermarked PDF export. Pro Studio is €5/mo. FiveDraft says it uses AES-256 encryption at rest and SSL in transit, does not train AI on users’ scripts, and lets users retain ownership and export or delete their work.

FiveDraft combines screenplay editing, AI assistance, scene navigation, and audio read-throughs in one studio. The free plan is limited to one cloud-saved script, while Pro Studio adds unlimited cloud scripts and additional export formats for €5/mo.

FiveDraft suits screenwriters looking for a screenplay editor with AI tools, scene organization, and read-alouds. Its free plan can suit writers keeping one script in the cloud alongside unlimited local drafts.

FiveDraft is a screenwriting studio for writers who want screenplay formatting, scene planning, AI tools, and read-aloud playback in one workspace. It is best suited to solo screenwriters drafting or revising scripts across phones, tablets, and desktop. Its free tier can support an early project, but the one-cloud-script cap and watermarked PDF export make the paid options more practical for ongoing work.

Overview

FiveDraft combines a distraction-free screenplay editor with tools for developing and reviewing a script. Gemini AI can generate loglines, analyze character traits and arcs, and extract props. Those tools may help with focused story tasks, while the editor and scene navigator keep the writing and structural work together.

The multi-voice audio engine reads a screenplay aloud with distinct character voices and narrator pacing. That gives solo writers a way to hear dialogue and pacing; it does not replace real-time collaboration, which FiveDraft does not offer. Read-only screenplay links let others read a script on any device and print or export it as a PDF.

Writers can import Final Draft, Fountain, PDF, and text files. PDF export is available on the free plan, with a watermark; Pro exports add Final Draft, Fountain, and Fade In formats. FiveDraft says it encrypts scripts with AES-256 at rest and SSL in transit, does not train AI models on users’ script data, and lets users retain ownership and export or delete their data at any time.

Key features

• Screenplay editor: Screenplay formatting and a distraction-free workspace suit writers who want to draft in a dedicated studio.
• AI assistance: Gemini tools cover loglines, character traits and arcs, and prop extraction. They address specific development tasks rather than replacing the writing process.
• Scene navigation: Editable synopses and drag-and-drop reordering make it easier to revise a script’s structure as scenes change.
• Audio read-throughs: Distinct character voices and narrator pacing help writers listen for dialogue and flow without coordinating readers.
• Import and export: Imports include FDX, Fountain, PDF, and text. Free users export watermarked PDFs; Pro adds FDX, Fountain, and Fade In.
• Sharing: Read-only links work on any device and let viewers print or export a PDF. They support review, though not live co-writing.

Pricing

FiveDraft is freemium, with no free trial. The Free Draft plan costs €0/forever and includes no page limits, unlimited local drafts, one cloud-saved script, and watermarked PDF export. It is a reasonable starting point for a single project, but writers with multiple active cloud scripts or a need for clean PDFs will reach its limits.

Pro Studio costs €5/mo, with a €39/year option available at checkout. It adds unlimited cloud scripts, watermark-free PDFs, FDX, Fountain, and Fade In exports, version snapshots and history, the Gemini AI analysis suite, and all cinematic themes. This is the ongoing plan for writers who want several scripts in the cloud and the full export set.

Production Pass costs €9.00 per once, with no recurring subscription. It covers one screenplay with watermark-free PDF export, pro exports, a full production breakdown and stats, and native table-read TTS playback. It fits a writer who wants those production tools for one script without a subscription; it does not include the unlimited cloud scripts and continuing Pro features of Pro Studio.

Founding Member costs €59.00 per once and includes Pro Studio features forever, with no recurring fees, plus direct founder feedback and early access to new features. It suits writers who expect to keep using the Pro feature set and prefer a one-time payment. The plan terms provided do not state a seat limit for any plan.

Platforms

FiveDraft is available on Android, iOS, and the web. It describes the editor as designed for phones and tablets as well as desktop, making it an option for writers who move between mobile and larger screens.

Who it's for

FiveDraft is a strong fit for screenwriters who want scene organization, targeted AI assistance, and audio read-throughs alongside screenplay formatting. Its no-page-limit free plan works for a writer developing one cloud-saved script, while Pro is better for people managing multiple scripts or needing clean, portable exports. Writers who require live co-writing should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Imports FDX, Fountain, PDF, and text, so writers can bring in scripts from several formats.
• Pro: Scene synopses, drag-and-drop ordering, and multi-voice playback support structural revision and solo review.
• Pro: The Free Draft plan has no page limit and allows unlimited local drafts, even though cloud storage is capped at one script.
• Con: Free PDF exports carry a watermark, and only one script can be saved to the cloud on the free plan.
• Con: Real-time collaboration is unavailable, limiting its fit for teams writing together.
• Con: The expanded export formats and unlimited cloud scripts require a paid plan.

Alternatives

For a wider set of options, browse AI Script Writing Software.

• ScriptDraft is a freemium Android and iOS option with a free Fountain editor, PDF, Fountain, and FDX exports, 100+ languages, and dark and light modes; choose it if those mobile writing and export features are the priority.
• Inkwell offers a free iOS and macOS editor with unlimited scripts, offline use, no account requirement, and FDX, Fountain, and PDF import/export, plus a free trial; it is a fit for writers who prioritize offline work and unrestricted free scripts.
• Screenplay Assistant has a free Spark plan with one project and AI formatting on every scene, across Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows; consider it if that platform range and scene formatting are central.
• ScreenWeaver has a free plan with unlimited projects and pages, PDF export, and Final Draft export across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows; it suits writers seeking those free project and export allowances.
• Scriptuber pairs free text note capture and AI cleanup with a private creator corpus and FlowMind canvas; its Pro plan costs $19.00 per month. Consider it for note-focused creator workflows.
• Skriptio has a free Android and Windows plan for manual scripts up to five minutes, local storage, starter templates, and a watermarked output; it is aimed at shorter scripts and local work.
• Fabric is a broader freemium option across mobile, desktop, web, API, and extension platforms, with a free trial and a Plus plan at $8.00 per month billed yearly at $96/yr; choose it if its broader platform coverage better matches your workflow.
• Lastslate is available for macOS and Windows and has a free plan with a full editor and PDF and FDX export; it is an alternative for writers on those desktop platforms.

Verdict

FiveDraft is a compelling choice for solo screenwriters who want an editor, scene planning, focused AI assistance, and voice-based script review in one studio. Its free plan is useful for drafting one cloud-saved screenplay, and Pro Studio unlocks unlimited cloud scripts and the formats many writers need to move scripts between tools. Look elsewhere if live collaboration is essential or if your main priority is keeping multiple scripts in the cloud without paying.