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Celtx alternatives with a Mac app

The Celtx listing does not include a Mac app. 54 of the 100 other writing tools in this directory list a Mac app.

Celtx has a free plan. Paid plans start at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer). 35 of them are free or have a free plan.

54 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Celtx

  1. 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 vs CeltxFinal Draft pricing and details

  2. 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.
    WriterDuet vs CeltxWriterDuet pricing and details

  3. 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.
    Arc Studio vs CeltxArc Studio pricing and details

  4. 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 vs CeltxFade In pricing and details

  5. 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.
    Highland Pro vs CeltxHighland Pro pricing and details

  6. Movie Magic Screenwriter

    Screenwriting software for scripts, stage plays and comics

    • Movie Magic Screenwriter starts at $169 one-time (listed against a crossed-out $249.95). Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
    • Celtx has a free plan. Movie Magic Screenwriter does not.
    • Only Movie Magic Screenwriter lists a macOS app.
    • Only Celtx lists a web app.
    Movie Magic Screenwriter vs CeltxMovie Magic Screenwriter pricing and details

  7. 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.
    Scrite vs CeltxScrite pricing and details

  8. 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.
    Dabble pricing and details

  9. 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.
    LivingWriter pricing and details

  10. 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.
    Typst pricing and details

  11. 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.
    Story Architect pricing and details

  12. 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.
    Microsoft Word pricing and details

42 more that list a Mac app

All 54 in one table

Common questions

Which Celtx alternatives have a Mac app?

Final Draft, WriterDuet, Arc Studio, Fade In, Highland Pro, Movie Magic Screenwriter, Scrite, Dabble and 46 more list a Mac app.

Does Celtx have a Mac app?

The Celtx listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web, Windows and Android.

Which of these writing tools are free?

WriterDuet, Arc Studio, LivingWriter, Typst, Story Architect, Microsoft Word, ProWritingAid, LibreOffice Writer and 27 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.