Pricing
Mangaplay Studio is free in Google Docs, Google Workspace, and the browser. The Desktop and Mobile apps are Freemium — start free, upgrade when you need the extras. Your scripts are portable across every surface.
Mangaplay Studio pricing by surface
| Surface | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome Extension (Google Docs) | Free | Full feature set, no sign-up |
| Workspace Add-on (Google Workspace) | Free | Full feature set, admin-installable |
| Web App (mangaplay.studio/app) | Free | Full feature set, no install, no sign-up |
| Desktop App (Windows, macOS soon) | Freemium | Free tier + paid upgrade for advanced features (TBD) |
| Mobile App (Android, iOS — coming soon) | Freemium | Free tier + paid upgrade (TBD) |
Competitor Pricing Tiers
| Base price | $0 /mo | $7.50/mo + paid tiers | $59.99 one-time | Up to ~$578 paid tiers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sign-up required | Free | ✗ | License key | ✗ |
| Google Docs integration | Free | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Export Screenplays (FDX, FadeIn, Fountain) | Free | Paid only | FDX / Fountain | ✗ |
| Export PDF | Free | Online required | Compile system | Image only |
| Real-time collaboration | Free (via Docs) | Paid only | ✗ | ✗ |
| You keep your IP & distribution rights | It's yours. | You own the script | You own the work | Exclusive on Dashtoon Reader |
| Tutorials | Guides | — | — | — |
GuidesWhat does the writing software landscape look like?
In 2026, comic and manga writers choose between cloud script SaaS (Celtx), desktop incumbents (Scrivener, Final Draft), and AI generators that draw for you (Dashtoon, Tooning, Komiko). Mangaplay Studio sits in a different lane — free, in your browser or Google Docs, with you in control of the panels.
Use with Google Docs 