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Celtx alternatives
Celtx compared with 5 alternatives: Final Draft, WriterDuet, Arc Studio, Fade In and Highland Pro.
Celtx has a free plan. Paid plans start at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CeltxThis tool | Free plan · from $11.24/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, Android |
| Final Draft | Free trial · from $99.99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
| WriterDuet | Free plan · from $7.49/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Arc Studio | Free plan · from $69/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Fade In | Free trial · from $79.95 one-time | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Highland Pro | Free trial · from $4.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
How each one differs from Celtx
- Free trial · from $99.99/yr
Final Draft
Screenwriting software with automatic script formatting
- Final Draft starts at $99.99 per year or $16.99 per month (Suite); $249.99 one-time for Final Draft 13. Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
- Celtx has a free plan. Final Draft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Final Draft lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Celtx lists an Android app.
- Final Draft can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Screenwriters who need scripts in industry-standard format
- Free plan · from $7.49/mo
WriterDuet
Screenwriting software built for real-time co-writing
- WriterDuet starts at $7.49 per month, billed annually ($89.88); $9.99 billed monthly (Plus). Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
- Only WriterDuet lists macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
- WriterDuet also covers templates.
Suits: Writing partners and writers' rooms working on one script at the same time
- Free plan · from $69/yr
Arc Studio
Screenwriting app with outlining and real-time co-writing
- Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials). Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
- Only Arc Studio lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Celtx lists an Android app.
- Arc Studio also covers templates.
Suits: New screenwriters who want to draft a first script on a free plan
- Free trial · from $79.95 one-time
Fade In
One-time-purchase screenwriting software for Windows, Mac and Linux
- Fade In starts at $79.95 one-time. Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
- Celtx has a free plan. Fade In does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Fade In lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Celtx lists an Android app.
- Fade In can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Screenwriters who would rather buy once than subscribe
- Free trial · from $4.99/mo
Highland Pro
Plain-text screenwriting app for Mac, iPad and iPhone
- Highland Pro starts at $4.99 per month, billed $59.99 annually. Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
- Celtx has a free plan. Highland Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Highland Pro lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Celtx lists a web app.
- Only Celtx lists Android and Windows apps.
Suits: Screenwriters on Apple devices who like writing in plain text
Limits worth knowing in Celtx
- The Free plan allows 1 project, with read-only script history and no commenting or collaboration.
- Production planning tools cost extra on Writer and Writer Pro and are only included from the Team plan.
- Team is priced for a group of 3 to 15 members rather than as a single seat.
- The download page links the mobile Celtx Screenplay app on Google Play and the Microsoft Store only, with no iOS App Store link.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Celtx?
The alternatives to Celtx in this directory are Final Draft, WriterDuet, Arc Studio, Fade In and Highland Pro. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Celtx.
Is there a free alternative to Celtx?
Yes. WriterDuet and Arc Studio have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Celtx alternatives work on macOS?
The Celtx listing does not include a macOS app. Final Draft, WriterDuet, Arc Studio, Fade In and Highland Pro list one.
Which Celtx alternatives work on Linux?
The Celtx listing does not include a Linux app. WriterDuet and Fade In list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.