The Afterwriting Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Afterwriting in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Afterwriting
The Insider’s Guide
Free tool that turns Fountain screenplays into PDFs
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among writing tools, read from Afterwriting’s own pages.
Made by Piotr Jamróz · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Afterwriting’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Afterwriting’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
3.0
GPA, above 119 of the 136 other writing tools we grade
Afterwriting is a free, open-source tool for screenplays written in the Fountain format. It converts Fountain files to formatted PDFs and reports statistics such as page count, action and dialogue time and locations. It has a basic editor, imports Final Draft files and can sync with Google Drive and Dropbox in the online version.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Afterwriting, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You need to know Fountain, and the command line is another route in.
- 1
Best for turning Fountain scripts into PDFs
Afterwriting turns Fountain screenplays into formatted PDFs, in the browser, offline or on the command line, at no cost.
- 2
It is free
Afterwriting has no paid plan at all. The online version, the downloadable offline version and the node.js command line tool are all free; the code is under the MIT license.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Fountain to PDF
Converts Fountain screenplays into formatted PDF files.
- 5
Screenplay information
Extracts basic details such as the number of pages, action and dialogue time, and locations.
- 6
Script statistics
Charts location distribution, page balance and dialogue; experimental views include script pulse and primary and secondary characters.
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A 3.0 GPA, above 119 of 136
That is against the other writing tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Afterwriting is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Afterwriting at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Piotr Jamróz
- Category
- Writing Tools
- Our grade
- 3.0 GPA, very good
The report card
Best for turning Fountain scripts into PDFs
Afterwriting turns Fountain screenplays into formatted PDFs, in the browser, offline or on the command line, at no cost. The editor is basic, you need to know Fountain, and the copyright notice reads 2015 to 2020 with one maintainer.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | $0 under the MIT licence, for the online, offline and command-line versions. |
| Free plan and trial | A | Everything is free, with no paid plans listed. |
| Features | C | Fountain to PDF, script stats, Final Draft import and a basic editor. It does that job fully, but it's a smaller job than a whole screenwriting suite. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. You need to know Fountain, and the command line is another route in. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, an offline version and a command line, with Google Drive, Dropbox and Final Draft. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Afterwriting is for
- Fits if you already write in Fountain and want a clean PDF
- Works for people who want a no-cost script tool with a command line
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want a full screenwriting editor, because the editor is basic
- Not for you if you want Fountain explained, since there are no lessons listed
- Watch out: cloud sync with Google Drive and Dropbox works in the online version only
- Watch out: one person maintains it, and the copyright notice reads 2015 to 2020
Good to know
Good for
- Writers who draft in Fountain and need a formatted PDF
- Anyone who wants screenplay statistics without paying
- Developers who want a node.js command line converter
Worth knowing
- It post-processes Fountain text; the editor is basic compared with full screenwriting software.
- Cloud syncing with Google Drive and Dropbox works only in the online version.
- The project is maintained by an individual; its copyright notice reads 2015-2020.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Afterwriting is free to use.
Everything is free, with no paid plans listed.
Afterwriting
$0
Online and offline versions plus a command line tool, with no paid plans listed.
The free plan
The online version, the downloadable offline version and the node.js command line tool are all free; the code is under the MIT license.
Read from github.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Free tool that turns Fountain screenplays into PDFs. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, works offline, documents.
Fountain to PDF, script stats, Final Draft import and a basic editor.
- Fountain to PDF
- Converts Fountain screenplays into formatted PDF files.
- Screenplay information
- Extracts basic details such as the number of pages, action and dialogue time, and locations.
- Script statistics
- Charts location distribution, page balance and dialogue; experimental views include script pulse and primary and secondary characters.
- Final Draft import
- Imports .fdx files from Final Draft so existing scripts can be converted to Fountain.
- Basic editor
- A simple editor with auto-complete for writing Fountain text in the app.
- Google Drive and Dropbox sync
- The online version loads and syncs files with Google Drive and Dropbox.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Google Drive
- Dropbox
- Final Draft
Afterwriting is made by Piotr Jamróz.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
119/136
Other writing tools it is graded above
Afterwriting's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 119 of the 136 other writing tools we grade, and level with 9.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 108 of 136) and worst on features (C, above 2).
Afterwriting has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 137 writing tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Afterwriting’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 89 of 136
- AFree plan and trialAbove 108 of 136
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 136
- CEase of useAbove 7 of 136
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 71 of 136
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 107 writing tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Afterwriting is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Afterwriting is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.0 is higher than 119 of the 136 other writing tools we grade.
What you could make
- Documents: an app builder makes this well.
What this rests on. Afterwriting’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Trelby, Highland Pro, WriterDuet, Fade In and Beat
The 5 tools Afterwriting is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
Trelby
Free
Free, open-source screenwriting program for desktop.
- Only Afterwriting lists a web app.
- Only Trelby lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Afterwriting also covers documents.
- 2.6GPA
Highland Pro
Free trial · from $4.99/mo
Plain-text screenwriting app for Mac, iPad and iPhone.
- Afterwriting has a free plan. Highland Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Afterwriting lists a web app.
- Only Highland Pro lists macOS and iOS apps.
- 2.8GPA
WriterDuet
Free plan · from $7.49/mo
Screenwriting software built for real-time co-writing.
- Only WriterDuet lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Afterwriting is open source, according to its own site.
- Afterwriting also covers documents.
- 2.8GPA
Fade In
Free trial · from $79.95 one-time
One-time-purchase screenwriting software for Windows, Mac and Linux.
- Afterwriting has a free plan. Fade In does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Fade In lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Afterwriting is open source, according to its own site.
- 3.2GPA
Beat
Free plan · from $11.99 one-time
Free, open-source Fountain screenwriting app for Mac and iOS.
- Only Afterwriting lists a web app.
- Only Beat lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Afterwriting also covers documents.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Afterwriting free?
Yes. Afterwriting is free to use.
How much does Afterwriting cost?
Afterwriting lists one plan. Afterwriting: $0.
What platforms does Afterwriting work on?
Afterwriting is available on Web.
Does Afterwriting have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Afterwriting is listed for Web.
Does Afterwriting have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Afterwriting is listed for Web.
Is Afterwriting open source?
Yes. Afterwriting is open source, according to its own site.
Does Afterwriting work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
What does Afterwriting integrate with?
Afterwriting's listing names Google Drive, Dropbox and Final Draft. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Afterwriting?
Afterwriting is made by Piotr Jamróz.
What are the alternatives to Afterwriting?
The closest alternatives to Afterwriting in our directory are Trelby, Highland Pro, WriterDuet, Fade In and Beat.
How does Afterwriting compare with other writing tools?
Afterwriting's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 119 of the 136 other writing tools we grade, and level with 9.
Is Afterwriting good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Afterwriting A for value for money. Afterwriting has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Afterwriting?
Afterwriting is free, so making your own would save you nothing. It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.0 is higher than 119 of the 136 other writing tools we grade.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Afterwriting’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Afterwriting's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Piotr Jamróz. Prices change, so check afterwriting.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Afterwriting, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/afterwriting
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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