Free · written-for-the-writerThe free way
The free way
that doesn't waste your time.
A real screenwriting app you can open on a phone, write a scene offline, and email a clean draft from. Two scripts free, forever. Join the waitlist — we'll email you when the doors open.
What matters when it's free
What you actually get.
| What you care about | Arqo Free | WriterDuet Free | Highland 2 Free | Trelby | Beat | FD Trial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Open without an account | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Real phone editor | ✓ | ~ | — | — | ~ | — |
| Works offline | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mac + Windows + iOS | ✓ | ~ | — | ~ | — | ~ |
| Number of scripts you can keep | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Industry-standard PDF | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| FDX export (Final Draft) | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fountain import + export | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ~ |
| Auto-save to the cloud | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ~ | — |
| Beat Boards / structure view | ✓ | — | — | — | ~ | — |
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- ✓ Yes · ~ Partial · — No
- Cost: FD Trial: 30 days only
- Number of scripts you can keep: Arqo Free: 2 scripts; WriterDuet Free: 3
The honest small print.
- Two-script cap on FreeMost writers finish a draft and move to Pro before they hit it. If you don't, you can delete a script and start fresh — no data is lost on export.
- AI starts at ProFree is a clean writing app — no AI. Pro adds Story Memory and voice-tuned suggestions; bring your own key to lift the cap.
- Your scripts stay yoursExport to FDX or Fountain at any time. Delete the account and we delete the data. Always.
Get in line for launch.
Join the waitlist. We'll email you when the doors open.