DramaQueen

Writing software for screenplays, novels, audio drama and stage, from Germany.

Free editionScreenwritingWindows, macOS
Visit dramaqueen.info ↗Last verified: 5 Nov 2026

FreeFREE edition, no time limit
€99PLUS, one-time
€297PRO, one-time
30 daysFull trial
The short version

What is DramaQueen?

DramaQueen is writing software for screenwriters, novelists, and audio drama and stage writers, made by DramaQueen GmbH in Potsdam, Germany. The current version is DramaQueen 4, and there is a free edition with no time limit.

It covers planning, writing, formatting and revising. The paid editions add tools to track storylines and turning points, structure templates, character and world views, and optional AI help with style. Licenses are one-time purchases, with an option to pay in installments. It runs on Windows 10 or later (64-bit) and macOS 13 or later. The website is in German.

Bottom line: DramaQueen FREE is a no-cost option for film scripts and prose. Pay for PLUS or PRO only if you want its story structure tools or the audio and stage formats.

What it does

Key features

Film, prose, audio and stage

FREE covers film and prose. PLUS and PRO add audio drama and stage formats, with a parallel layout.

Storylines and turning points

Track storylines, turning points and structure elements across the script. PRO adds a plot curve and a Board.

Structure templates

PLUS includes structure models such as the Hero's Journey. PRO adds 40 story model templates.

Optional AI

PLUS and PRO offer optional AI for style editing, billed by use. PRO adds an AI chat.

What it costs

DramaQueen pricing (2026)

Plan Price What you get
DramaQueen FREE €0 No time limit. Film and prose, writing, formatting, outlining, import, export and printing.
DramaQueen PLUS €99 once Adds audio and stage formats, structure models, character and world views, reports and optional AI. 2 computers. Or 9 payments of €11.90.
DramaQueen PRO €297 once Adds parallel text levels, Board, plot curve, 40 story templates and AI chat. 3 computers. Or 18 payments of €17.90.
DramaQueen PRO STUDENT €49 PRO for 18 months, for students. Can be upgraded to a full PRO license.

Prices in euros from dramaqueen.info. Minor updates are free. Major version upgrades are paid for PLUS and PRO.

Honest fit

Who it's for, who it isn't

Pick DramaQueen if

  • You want a free script writing tool with no time limit
  • You write across film, novels, audio drama or stage
  • You like structure tools such as turning points and templates
  • You prefer a one-time license to a subscription

Look elsewhere if

  • You work on Linux (the current version is Windows and macOS only)
  • You want an English website and support
  • You only need basic script formatting
What people ask

DramaQueen FAQ

Is DramaQueen free?

Yes, DramaQueen FREE costs nothing and has no time limit. It covers film and prose writing, formatting, outlining, export and printing. It starts automatically after the 30-day full trial.

How much does DramaQueen cost?

PLUS is €99 and PRO is €297, both one-time. You can also pay in installments: 9 payments of €11.90 for PLUS or 18 of €17.90 for PRO. Students can get PRO for €49 for 18 months.

Does DramaQueen run on Mac?

Yes, on macOS 13 or later. It also runs on Windows 10 or later, 64-bit. Linux installers exist only for old 1.x and 2.x versions.

Is DramaQueen in English?

The website is in German. An older support reply says the program follows your system language, German or English. Use the 30-day trial to check the current version.

Is DramaQueen good for screenwriting?

Yes, film is one of its main formats. It also handles novels, audio drama, stage plays and series, so it suits writers who work in more than one format.

What are the alternatives to DramaQueen?

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