OpenDraft

7.1easy start · #8 of 27
in Screenwriting Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows.

OpenDraft is ranked #8 of 27 in screenwriting software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

OpenDraft plans and pricing

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Free forever Free No account needed · no subscription · no feature gating proteus-technologies-private-limited.github.io · 1 Oct 2026

Compared on screenwriting software

Free plan: Yes
Real-time collaboration: Yes
Offline mode: Yes
Revision tracking: Yes
Production breakdown tools: Yes
Supported platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS/iPadOS, Android, browser
Export formats: PDF, Microsoft Word (.docx), Final Draft (.fdx), Fountain (.fountain), Fade In (.fadein), Open Screenplay Format (.osf), OpenDraft (.odraft)

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The record

Product: OpenDraft is a free, open-source screenwriting application with professional screenplay formatting, collaboration, version control, beat boards, character management, production tagging, and multi-format export.
License: OpenDraft is MIT-licensed and has no subscriptions, feature gates, or hidden costs.
Platforms: OpenDraft runs on macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS/iPadOS, and in a browser through self-hosting or an online demo.
Offline use: The desktop app works entirely offline, while internet access is needed for real-time collaboration and update checks.
Data storage: Projects are stored as files on the local computer with no cloud servers, accounts, or data collection.
Privacy: OpenDraft states that it has zero tracking, zero analytics, and zero data collection.
Collaboration: Multiple writers can edit a screenplay simultaneously through an invite link, with changes synchronized instantly.
Story planning: Story-planning tools include a Beat Board, Index Cards, Scene Navigator, and color-coded Script Notes.
Version control: Built-in Git-based version control supports named check-ins, side-by-side comparison, and restoring earlier versions.
File formats: OpenDraft imports and exports Final Draft FDX, Fountain, and Fade In files, imports OSF and plain text, and exports PDF and DOCX.
Backups: Automatic timestamped backups can be written to folders on desktop or to Files, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, or Dropbox on mobile.
Production tools: Production tagging supports reusable categories such as cast, extras, stunts, vehicles, props, costumes, and VFX.
Extensibility: A plugin architecture allows custom features to be added without modifying the core application.
Self-hosting requirement: Browser self-hosting requires Python 3.12 or newer, Node.js 18 or newer, and Git.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Screenwriting Software in 2026#8 of 27

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proteus-technologies-private-limited.github.io/OpenDraft/faq.html· checked 1 Oct 2026
proteus-technologies-private-limited.github.io/OpenDraft/· checked 1 Oct 2026
proteus-technologies-private-limited.github.io/OpenDraft/user-manual/backups.html· checked 1 Oct 2026
proteus-technologies-private-limited.github.io/OpenDraft/user-manual/installation.html· checked 1 Oct 2026