LAUNCH PRICING

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Every plan includes the full Better Draft studio — Penn (your AI writing partner), script coverage, the reference library, and guided development. The only difference is how much you create each month. Launch pricing ends May 31.

Writer
$35/mo
$29/mo billed annually ($348/yr)
$59/mo
LOCKED 12 MONTHS
120 credits/month
  • Chat with Penn (brainstorm, develop, write)
  • Story development and outlining
  • Scene writing and rewriting
  • Character development
  • Coverage notes (quick feedback per scene)
  • Craft library (96 screenplay analyses)
  • Voice learning (3 uploads)
  • Learning Mode ("Why did Penn do this?")
  • Music and score suggestions
  • Export (PDF, text)
  • 2 active projects
Start Writing — Free →
Pro
$139/mo
$109/mo billed annually ($1,308/yr)
$249/mo
LOCKED 12 MONTHS
650 credits/month
  • Everything in Studio, plus:
  • 5 table reads per month
  • Character visualization — coming soon
  • Location mood boards — coming soon
  • Storyboard generation — coming soon
  • Unlimited voice learning uploads
  • Unlimited active projects
  • Priority support
  • Early access to new features
Start Writing — Free →
Start free with 10 credits. No credit card required.
Launch pricing ends May 31, 2026.
Need more? Top up anytime.
Credits: 50 for $15 · 150 for $39 · 300 for $69
Table reads: 3 for $12 · 5 for $17 · 10 for $29

How credits work

Credits are consumed when you use AI features. Different actions use different amounts — a quick brainstorm costs fewer credits than generating a full scene. Your credits reset monthly on your billing date. If you need more mid-month, grab a top-up pack.

Need more? Add credits anytime.

50 credits
$14
150 credits
$35
350 credits
$69

Top-up credits don't expire as long as your subscription is active.

Replace your entire toolkit

Without Better Draft

ChatGPT Plus $20/mo
Greenlight Coverage $55/mo
Arc Studio Pro $8/mo
Total $83/month

Frequently asked questions

What counts as a credit?

Different actions cost different amounts. Brainstorming costs 1 credit, character development costs 2, scene writing costs 5, rewriting costs 3, coverage notes cost 2, full script coverage costs 15, and production budget costs 10. You can see your usage anytime in your account.

What happens when I run out of credits?

AI features pause until your next billing cycle. You can still access your projects and export your work. Or upgrade your plan anytime.

Do I own what I write with Better Draft?

Yes, 100%. Everything you upload and everything Penn helps you create belongs to you. We never use your work to train AI models and we never share it with anyone.

Can I buy more credits if I run out?

Yes. Credit top-up packs start at $15 for 50 credits. Table read top-ups start at $12 for 3 reads. Top-ups never expire and can be used anytime. Your monthly subscription credits reset each billing cycle.

Do unused credits roll over?

Monthly subscription credits reset each billing cycle and don't roll over. Purchased top-up credits never expire.

What does the Table Read feature do?

Table Read uses AI voices to perform your screenplay out loud. Select your script, assign a unique voice to each character, and hear your screenplay performed. It's the fastest way to hear how your dialogue actually sounds.

What's the difference between coverage notes and full script coverage?

Coverage notes give you quick, focused feedback on a single scene or section (2 credits). Full script coverage is a deep structural analysis of your entire screenplay — structure, pacing, dialogue, characters, and actionable notes on what's working and what needs attention (15 credits). Full coverage is available on Studio and Pro plans.

What does the production budget feature do?

Better Draft parses your screenplay and estimates what it would cost to produce at three budget levels — indie, mid-budget, and studio. It breaks down costs by department (cast, locations, camera, post-production, etc.) and flags the most expensive elements with suggestions for saving money. It's a rough estimate, not a line producer's budget — but it's enough to know if your script is a $200K indie or a $5M production.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel through your account settings. You keep access through the end of your billing period and you can always export your work.

What happens after the 12-month launch period?

Your subscription transitions to standard pricing. We'll give you at least 30 days notice before any price change.