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OpenDraft vs Scriptum
Both stand on screenwriting software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4
OpenDraft pairs screenplay planning and revision tools with local storage and offline desktop use. Writers planning to collaborate live should account for the internet requirement.
Visit OpenDraft Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
Scriptum covers drafting, story planning, revision, and production breakdowns without a subscription. Writers who need live collaboration, cloud sync, or complete transfer of project-specific data to FDX or Fountain should account for its stated limits.
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| OpenDraft | Scriptum | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | proteus-technologies-private-limited.github.io | github.com |
| On screenwriting software | #6 of 27 | #10 of 27 |
OpenDraft: what it does well
- No subscriptions or feature gates.
- Desktop app works offline.
- Includes Git-based version tracking.
- Exports PDF and DOCX.
- Projects are stored as local files.
What to know first
- Collaboration requires internet access.
- Browser self-hosting requires Python, Node.js and Git.
Scriptum: what it does well
- Free and open-source
- Available on Linux, macOS, Windows, and web
- Revision snapshots compare and restore drafts
- Includes production breakdown and CSV reporting tools
- Works offline
What to know first
- No real-time collaboration
- No cloud sync
- Some project data is lost in FDX or Fountain exports
- Current macOS builds are not Apple-notarized
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