Head-to-head · Screenwriting Software
WriterDuet vs OpenDraft
WriterDuet leads on 0 checks, OpenDraft on 3, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreOpenDraft · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresOpenDraft · 4 of 4
OpenDraft scores higher on our rubric for screenwriting software: 9.0 against 4.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #3.
OpenDraft offers real-time collaboration; WriterDuet doesn't publish it. OpenDraft offers revision tracking; WriterDuet doesn't publish it. OpenDraft offers production breakdown tools; WriterDuet doesn't publish it.
WriterDuet is the better fit for teams wanting rich collaboration and exports. OpenDraft is the better fit for free, full-platform collaborative screenwriting.
- WriterDuet fits best
Teams wanting rich collaboration and exports
- OpenDraft fits best
Free, full-platform collaborative screenwriting
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Side by side
| Feature | WriterDuet 4.6/10 Visit ↗ | OpenDraft 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 4.6 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #3 in Screenwriting Software | #6 in Screenwriting Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting rich collaboration and exports | Free, full-platform collaborative screenwriting |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Features WriterDuet 1/4 · OpenDraft 4/4 | ||
| Real-time collaboration | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Offline mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Revision tracking | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Production breakdown tools | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Not published | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS/iPadOS, Android, browser |
| Export formats | extensive | PDF, Microsoft Word (.docx), Final Draft (.fdx), Fountain (.fountain), Fade In (.fadein), Open Screenplay Format (.osf), OpenDraft (.odraft) |
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| Our verdict | WriterDuet is screenwriting software for solo writers, co-writers, and writing teams. It combines industry-standard script formatting with customizable templates for screenplay, stageplay, sitcom, podcast, book, graphic novel, and other… Read the review → |
OpenDraft is a free, open-source screenwriting application for writers, collaborators, and production-focused teams. It combines an industry-standard screenplay editor with beat boards, drag-and-drop index cards, character profiles,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
WriterDuet — where it wins
- Real-time editing, comments, mentions, chat, and video chat
- Offline writing with automatic synchronization
- Exports to PDF, Final Draft, Fountain, Celtx, Word, and more
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to three projects
- Advanced revision and production tools begin on higher tiers
- The broad feature set may exceed solo writers' needs
OpenDraft — where it wins
- Professional screenplay formatting with beat boards and index cards
- Real-time collaboration, permissions, version history, and track changes
- Broad platform support with imports, exports, and production tagging
Where it doesn't
- Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple drafting
- Production tagging is geared toward workflows beyond writing alone
- Self-hosting requires managing the deployment environment
- WriterDuet4.6/10 · Free plan
A flexible screenwriting workspace for teams that need collaboration and extensive exports.
Visit WriterDuetFull verdict → - OpenDraft9.0/10 · Free plan
A broad, no-cost screenwriting suite for writing, collaboration, revisions, and production planning.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026