Celtx alternatives · Writing
Celtx alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app
The Celtx listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 33 of the 100 other writing tools in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.
Celtx has a free plan. Paid plans start at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer). 21 of them are free or have a free plan.
33 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Free plan · from $15/mo
LivingWriter
Cloud writing app for books and screenplays with planning boards
- LivingWriter starts at $15 per month, billed monthly (Pro). Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
- Only LivingWriter lists macOS and iOS apps.
- LivingWriter also covers chat assistant and templates.
- Free plan · from $4.17/mo
Story Architect
Writing app for screenplays, novels, comics and stage plays
- Story Architect starts at $4.17 per month, billed annually. Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
- Only Story Architect lists macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
- Only Celtx lists a web app.
- Story Architect also covers mind mapping.
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Microsoft Word
Word processor sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser
- Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
- Only Microsoft Word lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Microsoft Word also covers dictation, templates, documents and grammar & style.
- Celtx also covers long-form writing.
- Free trial · from $23.99 one-time
Scrivener
Manuscript writing app with a binder, corkboard and outliner
- Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows. Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
- Celtx has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Scrivener lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Celtx lists a web app.
- Free trial · from $39.99/yr
Ulysses
Markup-based writing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone
- Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month. Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
- Celtx has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Ulysses lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Celtx lists a web app.
- Free trial · from $10/mo
Sudowrite
AI writing partner for drafting and revising fiction
- Sudowrite starts at $10 per month, billed annually (Hobby & Student). Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
- Celtx has a free plan. Sudowrite does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Sudowrite lists an iOS app.
- Only Celtx lists a Windows app.
- Free plan · from $5.83/mo
WPS Writer
Word-compatible word processor in the WPS Office suite
- WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+). Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
- Only WPS Writer lists macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
- WPS Writer also covers templates, documents and grammar & style.
- Celtx also covers long-form writing.
- Free plan · from $0.50/mo
Campfire
Modular novel writing and worldbuilding app with per-module pricing
- Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard). Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
- Only Campfire lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Campfire can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Campfire also covers templates.
Common questions
Which Celtx alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?
Final Draft, WriterDuet, Arc Studio, Highland Pro, LivingWriter, Story Architect, Microsoft Word, Scrivener and 25 more list an iPhone and iPad app.
Does Celtx have an iPhone and iPad app?
The Celtx listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists Web, Windows and Android.
Which of these writing tools are free?
WriterDuet, Arc Studio, LivingWriter, Story Architect, Microsoft Word, WPS Writer, Campfire, yWriter and 13 more are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Celtx: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.