Screenplay Editor vs WriterSolo
Last updated: February 2026
Two free screenwriting tools. Different philosophies. WriterSolo is a standalone web app. Screenplay Editor lives inside Google Docs. The question is: where do you want your scripts to live?
WriterSolo offers a pay-what-you-want model, which is fair and generous. You get a full-featured screenwriting environment in the browser. It works well. No complaints about the tool itself.
The difference is about ownership and workflow. With WriterSolo, your scripts live on their platform. With Screenplay Editor, everything stays in your Google Drive. You own the files. You control the backups. If you stop using the add-on, your documents are still there.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Screenplay Editor | WriterSolo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Pay-what-you-want (from $0) |
| Platform | Web (Google Docs) | Web / Desktop |
| Real-time Collaboration | ✓ Built into Google Docs | No |
| File Format | Google Docs (your Drive) | Proprietary (their platform) |
| PDF Export | ✓ | ✓ |
| .fdx Export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto-format | ✓ One-click | ✓ As you type |
| Character Management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works Offline | Limited (Google Docs offline) | ✓ Desktop app |
| Learning Curve | None — click buttons | Low |
When to Choose WriterSolo
WriterSolo is a solid choice for certain workflows.
- You want a standalone web app dedicated to screenwriting
- You don't use Google Docs and don't want to start
- You like their interface and writing environment
- You want .fdx export right now
- You prefer a purpose-built screenwriting tool over an add-on
When to Choose Screenplay Editor
Screenplay Editor is the better fit if you value these things.
- You want your scripts in Google Drive — files you own and control
- You collaborate with others in real time using Google Docs
- You already live in the Google ecosystem and don't want another platform
- You want version history built in — Google Docs tracks every change
- You share scripts by sharing a Google Doc link — no export needed
Your scripts. Your Google Drive.
Write screenplays where you already work. Free forever.
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