FiveDraft

FiveDraft is a screenwriting studio for drafting, organizing and reviewing scripts, aimed at writers who want dedicated screenplay tools on phones, tablets or desktop. Its scene navigation, Gemini assistance and multi-voice read-alouds make it a capable solo workspace; the free plan’s single cloud script and watermarked PDF limit its use for ongoing work.

Overview

FiveDraft brings screenplay formatting, a distraction-free editor and script development tools into one online studio. Gemini can help generate loglines, examine character traits and arcs, and pull props from a script. These are focused aids for story work rather than a substitute for the writer’s judgment.

Its multi-voice audio engine assigns character voices and narrator pacing to read a screenplay aloud. That can help a writer hear dialogue and rhythm while working alone. Read-only links let others view a script on any device and print it or export it as a PDF, but there is no real-time collaboration for shared drafting.

The Scenes navigator combines editable synopses with drag-and-drop reordering, a useful pairing for writers who revise structure as they go. FiveDraft imports Final Draft, Fountain, PDF and text files. Its free plan exports watermarked PDFs; Pro Studio adds watermark-free PDFs and exports to FDX, Fountain and Fade In. FiveDraft says scripts are encrypted at rest and in transit, its AI models are not trained on users’ script data, and writers retain ownership with the ability to export or delete their data.

Key features

Scene planning and script review

Scene synopses and drag-and-drop ordering provide a practical way to inspect and rearrange a screenplay’s structure without leaving the editor. The multi-voice read-aloud adds a different kind of review: writers can listen for dialogue and pacing, though it does not bring collaborators into a live session.

Gemini tools and file handling

Gemini assistance covers loglines, character traits and arcs, and prop extraction. Writers can bring in FDX, Fountain, PDF and text files, then export PDFs. Pro Studio expands the export choices to FDX, Fountain and Fade In, which matters for writers handing scripts into other screenwriting workflows.

Sharing and data control

Read-only links are suitable for circulation when recipients need to read or print a script, not edit it together. FiveDraft says it uses AES-256 encryption at rest and SSL in transit, does not train AI models on script data, and gives users ownership plus export and deletion control.

Pricing

FiveDraft has a free plan, two one-time purchases and a subscription. The free tier has no page limit and allows unlimited local drafts, but only one script can be saved to the cloud and PDF exports carry a watermark. That makes it a reasonable way to start a project, but a narrow fit for writers keeping several active scripts online or sharing clean PDFs.

Pro Studio is the clearest upgrade for ongoing work: it removes the cloud-script cap and watermark, while adding version history and the full export set. Production Pass is a one-script purchase, so it suits a bounded project better than a continuing slate. Founding Member costs more upfront but promises Pro features forever. There is no free trial.

Platforms

FiveDraft is available on Android, iOS and the web. The editor is designed for phones and tablets as well as desktop, which supports writers moving between devices.

Who it's for

FiveDraft is built for screenwriters, whether they are working on a first short or a tenth feature. It is particularly suited to solo writers who want scene organization, story-focused AI assistance and read-aloud playback alongside screenplay formatting. Writers who need live co-writing should look elsewhere; those who mainly need to share a script for reading can use the read-only links.

Pros and cons

• Useful structural tools: Editable scene synopses and drag-and-drop reordering keep scene planning close to the screenplay.
• Solo review support: Multi-voice read-alouds provide a way to hear dialogue and pacing without a live table read.
• Flexible script exchange: Imports cover FDX, Fountain, PDF and text, while Pro exports add FDX, Fountain and Fade In.
• Clear free-plan constraints: Unlimited local drafts and no page limit are generous for drafting, but one cloud script and watermarked PDF exports restrict ongoing use.
• No live collaboration: Read-only links support circulation, but not real-time shared editing.

Alternatives

Writers comparing AI-oriented screenwriting tools can browse AI Script Writing Software.

• ScreenWeaver is a fit for writers who want a free plan with unlimited projects and pages plus PDF and Final Draft exports.
• Screenplay Assistant may suit writers looking for a free one-project plan with AI formatting on every scene, character images and storyboards.
• Inkwell is worth considering for Apple users who want offline editing, unlimited scripts and FDX, Fountain and PDF import and export on its free plan.
• Lastslate is another screenplay option for macOS and Windows.
• ScriptDraft is a mobile option for Android and iOS, with a free Fountain editor and PDF, Fountain and FDX exports.
• Scriptuber is a mobile and web option centered on capturing notes, AI cleanup and a creator corpus.
• FluvAI is a web-based option for writers working with a monthly script allowance and source limits.
• ngram is an alternative for AI-generated explainer video footage.

Verdict

Choose FiveDraft if you write screenplays on your own and want scene-level organization, targeted Gemini tools and multi-voice playback in a mobile-capable editor. Pro Studio is the strongest fit for ongoing work across multiple cloud scripts and professional export formats; the free plan is better for trying a single project. Look elsewhere if real-time collaboration is essential.