Script Hare
Script Hare: A free web-based screenwriting tool that also covers story planning and production basics. Ranked #13 of 25 in Script Writing Software by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for solo writers seeking free formatting and production tools.
At a glance
- Editor score7.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSolo writers seeking free formatting and production tools
- Free planYes
- Paid from$8.99/mo
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan includes formatting, version history, and PDF export
- Imports and exports Final Draft FDX and Fountain files
- Combines story mapping with production tools and call sheets
Where it doesn't
- Available on the web only
- Some features, including AI Script Doctor, are Pro-only
- The service is in open beta
Our verdict on Script Hare
Script Hare brings screenplay drafting, story planning, and production coordination into a web-based workspace for film, TV, and video writers. Tab-based formatting applies screenplay elements as writers work, while character profiles and a visual, draggable story map help organize people and scenes. Script sharing includes viewer, editor, and pre-production permissions, making it relevant to solo writers who may later involve collaborators as a project moves toward production.
The Free plan is unusually broad for writers who want to keep drafting and planning costs down: it includes cloud sync, version history, PDF export, a Character Bible, Story Map, and a Production Hub with call-sheet PDFs. It also supports importing and exporting Final Draft FDX and Fountain files. The vendor describes offline writing through browser caching, so the application remains web-based rather than a desktop app. Pro costs $8.99 per month, billed monthly, and adds unlimited scripts, AI Script Doctor, Script Hare Chat, and the ability to email call sheets to cast and crew. The Free plan already lists production tools and call-sheet PDFs, so the paid distinction is most relevant to writers needing the Pro-specific features.
Its breadth is useful if a project needs more than drafting: the Production Hub tracks cast, crew, locations, gear, and safety notes, while call sheets and shoot dates support production planning. Google Calendar is the listed integration. The vendor describes Script Hare as being in Open Beta, a relevant caveat for writers weighing a production workflow around it. Solo writers who want free screenplay formatting, story organization, and basic production planning have a strong fit; teams seeking a non-web app or a service outside open beta should consider alternatives.
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Script Hare pricing
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Script Hare fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $8.99/mo |
| Real-time collaboration | Not verified |
| Offline mode | Yes |
| AI writing tools | Yes |
| FDX import/export | Yes |
| Mobile apps | Not verified |
| Version history | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Google Calendar |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | scripthare.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Script Hare integrations
Script Hare lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Google Calendar
Alternatives to Script Hare
- Final DraftA full screenplay-to-production toolkit with broad platform coverage and paid plans.9.3
- WriterDuetA cross-platform scriptwriting workspace with collaboration, offline sync, and production tools.8.8
- Fade InA format-rich screenwriting app with a one-time desktop license and optional browser collaboration.8.5
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