Celtx alternatives · Writing
Celtx alternatives with a Linux app
The Celtx listing does not include a Linux app. 27 of the 100 other writing tools in this directory list a Linux 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.
27 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Celtx
- 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 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.
- Free trial · from $19/yr
Scrite
Screenwriting app with Indian language support
- Scrite starts at $19 for 1 year; $15 early bird price. Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
- Celtx has a free plan. Scrite does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Scrite lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Celtx lists a web app.
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Dabble
Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync
- Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
- Celtx has a free plan. Dabble does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Dabble lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Celtx lists an Android app.
- Free plan · from $7.99/mo
Typst
Markup-based typesetting system with a collaborative web app
- Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
- Only Typst lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Celtx lists an Android app.
- Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 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
LibreOffice Writer
Free, open-source word processor for Windows, macOS and Linux
- LibreOffice Writer is free. Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
- Only LibreOffice Writer lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Celtx lists a web app.
- Only Celtx lists an Android 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.
- From $147 one-time
Atticus
Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print
- Atticus starts at $147 one-time. Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
- Celtx has a free plan. Atticus does not.
- Only Atticus lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Celtx lists an Android app.
- Free
Zettlr
Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing
- Zettlr is free. Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
- Only Zettlr lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Celtx lists a web app.
- Only Celtx lists an Android app.
- Free
Manuskript
Free, open-source novel planner with an outliner and index cards
- Manuskript is free. Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
- Only Manuskript lists Linux and macOS apps.
- Only Celtx lists a web app.
- Only Celtx lists an Android app.
- Free
novelWriter
Free, open-source plain-text editor for writing novels
- novelWriter is free. Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
- Only novelWriter lists a Linux app.
- Only Celtx lists a web app.
- Only Celtx lists an Android app.
Common questions
Which Celtx alternatives have a Linux app?
WriterDuet, Fade In, Scrite, Dabble, Typst, Story Architect, LibreOffice Writer, WPS Writer and 19 more list a Linux app.
Does Celtx have a Linux app?
The Celtx listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, Windows and Android.
Which of these writing tools are free?
WriterDuet, Typst, Story Architect, LibreOffice Writer, WPS Writer, Zettlr, Manuskript, novelWriter 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 12, 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.