Pricing
Mangaplay Studio is the free script to storyboard tool for writing the next great comic, manga or graphic novel. You write in a plain text format that is easy to read, easy to show artists, and several tools have built-in support for it.
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 