Scrite vs WriterDuet (2026): which should you pick?

Pick Scrite if

• Fits if you write screenplays in Hindi or another Indian language
• Works for writers who would rather pay once than subscribe

Look elsewhere if

• Skip it if you need to write with someone else live, as there's no real-time collaboration
• Not for you if you work across devices, because files don't sync
• Watch out: plans can't be cancelled or refunded once bought
• Tight if you want Open Screenplay Format export or email support, as those need Annual Pro
• Watch out: the basic plan covers 1 device and the site says app prices may differ by region

Pick WriterDuet if

• Fits if you write a script with a partner or a writers' room and will pay for live co-writing
• Works for writers who switch between a browser, a desktop app and a phone

Look elsewhere if

• Tight if you're staying free, as that's three projects of one document each
• Not for you if you want to co-write for free, because free users can only add read-only collaborators
• Skip it if you outline on a phone or tablet, as cards can't be edited or rearranged there
• Watch out: the desktop app and offline writing start at Plus, revision tracking at Pro, and full history is Premium-only
• Pricey if you pay monthly: Plus, Pro and Premium are $9.99, $11.99 and $13.99, against $7.49 to $10.49 a month yearly

Scrite

• Plans are not auto-renewed and, once purchased, cannot be cancelled or refunded.
• It does not sync files across devices or support real-time collaboration, whatever the activation limit.
• Early bird prices apply when buying during the trial or in the last 30 days of an active plan; the standard prices are listed first.
• The site says plans shown in the app may differ by billing region and offers.

WriterDuet

• The Free plan is limited to three projects of one document each, and free users can add only read-only collaborators.
• The desktop app and offline writing with auto-sync are listed from the Plus plan up.
• Revision tracking and production tools start at Pro, and full line and document history is Premium-only.
• Cards cannot be edited or rearranged in the mobile app or in phone and tablet browsers; WriterDuet recommends a computer for them.

Scrite

Screenplay editor

A screenplay editor is included on every plan, including the free trial.

Structure canvas

Plot structure is laid out visually, and the structure and notebook views are available on all plans.

Relationship graph

A graph of character relationships is included; saving it as a PDF is not part of Annual Basic.

Indian languages

The pricing table lists Indian language support on every plan.

Imports

Final Draft, Fountain, HTML and Open Screenplay Format files can be imported; exporting Open Screenplay Format needs Annual Pro or higher.

Reports

Character, location, notes, subset, statistics and two-column reports can be previewed and saved, with some saved reports limited by plan.

WriterDuet

Real-time co-writing

Paid subscribers can invite any number of WriterDuet users, free or paid, to edit a script live, with comments, mentions and text and video chat.

Script formats and templates

Keyboard-driven formatting follows industry conventions for screenplays, stage plays, sitcoms and A/V scripts. Pro adds custom margins, line types and title pages.

Cards, outlining and mind map

Each scene can be viewed as a card and dragged into a new order, and a mind map view lets cards be placed freely and linked.

Revisions and production tools

Pro tracks revisions with accept and reject, shows deleted text, and adds colored revisions, locked pages and scene omission for scripts in production.

Saving, history and backups

Work saves to the cloud as it is typed, with automatic backups to a computer, email, Dropbox, Google Drive or iCloud. Premium can rewind a document or a line to any earlier point.

Import, export and narration

Imports and exports PDF, Final Draft, Fountain, Celtx, docx and other formats. Premium's ReadAloud voices each character, and AutoTranslate covers more than 80 languages.

Scrite

• Annual Basic$19

  for 1 year, paid once, with no auto-renewal

  $15 early bird price. 1 device, watermark removed; no email support or Open Screenplay Format export.

• Annual Pro$36

  for 1 year, paid once, with no auto-renewal

  $29 early bird price. 2 devices, email support, scene metadata report and Open Screenplay Format export.

• Pro Long Term$69

  for 3 years, paid once, with no auto-renewal

  $59 early bird price. 3 devices, with the same features as Annual Pro.

WriterDuet

• Free$0

  Three projects, industry-standard templates, writing from computer and mobile, and Google Drive and Dropbox backups.

• Plus$7.49

  per month, billed annually ($89.88); $9.99 billed monthly

  Unlimited projects, real-time collaboration, the desktop app and offline writing with auto-sync.

• Pro$8.99

  per month, billed annually ($107.88); $11.99 billed monthly

  Custom formatting, dialogue and character filters, document statistics, a format checker, revision tracking and production tools.

• Premium$10.49

  per month, billed annually ($125.88); $13.99 billed monthly

  Full line and document history, ReadAloud narration with distinct voices, AutoTranslate and MultiColumn tools.

Scrite

• Education

  Student and educator pricing

  Students and educators get special pricing by signing up with an academic email address; the pricing page does not state the amounts.

WriterDuet

• Annual discount

  About 25% less with yearly billing

  Yearly plans cost $89.88 (Plus), $107.88 (Pro) and $125.88 (Premium), against $119.88, $143.88 and $167.88 for twelve monthly payments.

• Education

  50% off for students and educators

  Individual students and teachers get 50% off any monthly or yearly subscription, or the Premium Lifetime license, after verifying by email. Bundled class licenses are priced separately.