Quillit vs Final Draft
Final Draft formatting.
None of the download.
Quillit is free screenwriting software that runs in any browser, formats your script as you type, and still speaks Final Draft when someone asks for a .fdx.
No credit card. Works in any modern browser.
At a glance
How they compare.
Honestly, row by row.
Final Draft is sold as a paid desktop license. Check finaldraft.com for current pricing and features.
Why writers switch
Everything you write with.
Nothing you have to install.
Open a tab, start writing
No download, no license key, no installer. Quillit opens in any modern browser on any machine, including the borrowed one at the coffee shop.
The same automatic formatting
Scene headings, character cues, dialogue and transitions fall into standard layout as you type. It is the part of Final Draft writers rely on most, without the menus.
Fluent in .fdx
Open a Final Draft file on any plan. Quillit Pro exports one back, so you can hand a .fdx to any production office without owning Final Draft yourself.
A quieter place to write
Focus mode, typewriter scrolling and a soft dark mode keep the page calm. Everything else gets out of the way so the script is the only thing on screen.
Every screen you own
The same script on your desktop, your laptop, your tablet and your phone. Write a scene on the train and pick it up at your desk.
Free to finish a draft
The full editor is free for good. Upgrade to Pro only when you want unlimited cloud scripts, .fdx export and revision history.
The honest take
When to pick which.
Choose Quillit if
- You want correct format without paying for a license.
- You write on more than one computer, or on a phone or tablet.
- You would rather open a tab than install and update software.
- You need to hand someone a .fdx now and then.
Choose Final Draft if
- Your production office requires it.
- You lean on the beat board and story mapping every day.
- You need scene tagging, breakdowns and production reports.
- Your whole team already works in .fdx.
Final Draft has been the standard for decades and it earns that in a few places: story mapping, production tools and teams who all live in .fdx. If that is your world, it is a reasonable investment.
Most writers, though, spend nearly all of their time doing one thing: drafting pages in correct format. That is exactly what Quillit does, free, in any browser, on any device. When a Final Draft file is needed, Quillit Pro exports one, so you can write the whole script here and still play nicely with a Final Draft world.
Questions
Answered
before you ask.
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Can Quillit open and export Final Draft files?
Yes. Every plan can open .fdx files and import or export Fountain. Quillit Pro also exports native Final Draft files that open directly in Final Draft, so you stay compatible with anyone who uses it.
Is Quillit really free?
Yes. The full editor, automatic formatting, local scripts and PDF export with no watermark are free for good. Pro is $9.99 a month or $79.99 a year and adds unlimited cloud scripts, .fdx export and revision history.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Quillit runs entirely in your browser. There is nothing to download or update, and it works the same on Mac, Windows, Chromebook, tablets and phones.
Is Final Draft still worth it?
Final Draft is the long standing industry standard, with deep production tools like its beat board and scene tagging. If your work depends on those, it earns its place. If you mainly want fast, correct formatting and the freedom to write anywhere, Quillit does that for free and still exports .fdx when you need it.
Will my formatting be correct for the industry?
Yes. Quillit lays out scene headings, action, character cues, dialogue, parentheticals and transitions in standard screenplay format automatically: 12 point Courier, a 1.5 inch left margin and about a page a minute. The PDF you export matches the page you see.
Try the free one first.
Quill it.
Open Quillit in your browser and write a scene in the next sixty seconds. No account needed to start.