SparkLore vs Laper: What's Different (2026)
Laper — An AI-native screenwriting tool founded in September 2025. Real-time collaboration, storyboard and video generation, 11 UI languages. 54% of traffic is from China.
SparkLore — The AI writing studio that gets your novel, web serial and screenplay finished. The story bible remembers, episodes hit their length, and prose converts to script.
If you want script-to-storyboard-to-video in one pipeline with a team editing live, Laper is ahead. If you write prose first and adapt it, or need the Korean drama S# format and HWP-compatible output, SparkLore fits. SparkLore has no collaboration, storyboards or video.
Quick facts
- Laper
- Free Junior / Senior $20 / Elite $60 / Master $100 / Legend $400 (annual = 80% of monthly). Credit purchases are non-refundable.
- SparkLore
- from $9.99/mo · 30 free credits (about 3,000 words)
- Official site
- laper.aiFilmmakers who want AI drafting, storyboards and team collaboration in one tool
Feature comparison
- Yes
- Partial
- No
- Unverified
| Feature | SparkLore | Laper |
|---|---|---|
| Writing & memory | ||
| Story bible | Yes | Yes |
| Long-series memory | Yes | Partial |
| Web-novel episode mode | Yes | No |
| Script & format | ||
| Korean drama script format | Yes | Partial'Asian convention' export; S# specifics unverified |
| US screenplay format | Yes | Yes |
| Novel-to-script conversion | Yes | Partial |
| Export | ||
| Fountain / FDX export | YesFountain and FDX export; EPUB too | PartialFDX only, no Fountain |
| DOCX export | Yes | Yes |
| HWP compatibility | PartialHWP-compatible DOCX layout; no native .hwp yet | No |
| Korean market | ||
| Korean UI | Yes | Yes |
| KRW pricing | Yes | No |
| Billing | ||
| Transparent usage pricing | Yes1 credit ≈ 100 words | No |
| Bring your own key | No | No |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Collaboration | No | Yes |
| Mobile app | NoWorks in mobile browsers; no native app | No |
| Offline | No | UnverifiedMarketing and docs conflict |
| Trust | ||
| No training on manuscripts | Yes | Unverified |
Pricing comparison
Competitor prices are shown in the currency of their official pricing page; tax and app-store prices may differ. A dash (—) means not applicable or unverified.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per month) |
|---|---|---|
Junior 10 chats/mo, 2+2 projects | Free | Free |
Senior 500 chats, 600 credits | $20/mo | $16/mo |
Elite 2,000 chats, 2,800 credits | $60/mo | $48/mo |
Master Unlimited chats, 6,000 credits | $100/mo | $80/mo |
Legend 32,000 credits, 1-on-1 support | $400/mo | $320/mo |
| Plan | Monthly | credits/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscriptions | ||
Spark For hobby writers · Projects 3 | $9.99/mo | 300 |
Author For serial and novel writers · Projects Unlimited | $22/mo | 1,200 |
Studio For prolific authors and teams · Projects Unlimited | $44/mo | 3,000 |
| Credit packs (no subscription) | ||
300 Credits valid 90 days, no auto-renewal | $7.99 one-time | 300 |
1,500 Credits valid 90 days, no auto-renewal | $29 one-time | 1,500 |
30 free credits (about 3,000 words) · 1 credit ≈ 100 English words. Subscription credits refill monthly and unused credits do not roll over.
Who it's for
Pick Laper if
- Production teams editing one script simultaneously
- Directors who want storyboards and video from the script
- Anyone who needs Hollywood-format FDX
Pick SparkLore if
- Writers who draft a novel or serial first and convert to script
- Anyone who needs Korean drama (S#) format and HWP-compatible export
- Writers managing serial episodes and a script in one project
Honest verdict
If you want script-to-storyboard-to-video in one pipeline with a team editing live, Laper is ahead. If you write prose first and adapt it, or need the Korean drama S# format and HWP-compatible output, SparkLore fits. SparkLore has no collaboration, storyboards or video.
Laper
Strengths
- One-line idea to title, outline, beats, characters and opening scenes
- CRDT real-time collaboration, version snapshots, shared characters and locations across episodes
- 11 UI languages including Korean; 'Asian convention' script export (PDF, DOCX, TXT)
- AI Script Doctor, storyboards, posters and 15-second video clips
Weaknesses
- No Fountain export (official docs); FDX only for the Hollywood format
- AI full-read is capped at 800 screenplay nodes — long series are truncated
- No novel mode, no mobile app, offline claims contradicted by its own docs
- Undisclosed models, changelog stale since January 2026, pseudonymous testimonials, non-refundable credits
SparkLore
Strengths
- The story bible is injected into every generation and flags character and setting conflicts across long series
- Web-novel episode mode — the editor knows per-platform length targets and where to cut
- Novel → Korean drama script (S#) or US screenplay conversion, with Fountain, FDX, DOCX, EPUB and HWP-compatible export
- KRW and USD pricing, Korean and English UI, and a published words-per-credit rate
- A no-training-on-manuscripts commitment written into the terms
Weaknesses
- Launched in 2026 — the community and review footprint are still small
- No native mobile app, offline mode or real-time collaboration yet
- No bring-your-own-key and no proprietary fine-tuned model
- Few plugins and third-party integrations
FAQ
Does Laper support Korean?
The UI supports 11 languages including Korean and there is an 'Asian convention' export. Docs and marketing are English-only, billing is USD, and more than half its traffic is from China.
Can Laper export Fountain?
Official docs state 'Fountain export is not currently available'. FDX is available for Hollywood output only, not for outlines or Asian-format output.
What does Laper's free plan include?
Junior gives 10 AI chats a month, 10 daily credits and 2 screenplay + 2 film projects, with no card.
Last verified
Sources
- laper.ai/pricing
- laper.ai/llms.txt
- laper.ai/docs/script-editor/export/
- laper.ai/features/ai-screenwriting-workspace/
- laper.ai/legal/credits-policy/
- trustmrr.com/startup/laper
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30 free credits (about 3,000 words) on signup. No card required.