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Self-hosted alternatives to Celtx

The Celtx listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 4 of the 100 other writing tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Celtx has a free plan. Paid plans start at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer). 3 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Celtx

  1. Overleaf

    Collaborative online LaTeX editor for papers and theses

    • Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25. Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
    • Only Celtx lists Android and Windows apps.
    • Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Overleaf also covers templates and citations.
    Overleaf pricing and details

  2. 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

  3. Pressbooks

    Book publishing platform that exports EPUB, PDF and web books

    • Pressbooks starts at $12 per book / month ($120 billed yearly). Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
    • Celtx has a free plan. Pressbooks does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Celtx lists Android and Windows apps.
    • Pressbooks is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Pressbooks pricing and details

  4. LanguageTool

    Grammar and style checker for more than 30 languages

    • LanguageTool starts at $4.99 per month on a 2-year plan ($119.80); $69.90 billed annually. Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer).
    • Only LanguageTool lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only LanguageTool lists a browser extension.
    • Only Celtx lists an Android app.
    LanguageTool pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Celtx?

Yes. Overleaf, Typst, Pressbooks and LanguageTool can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Celtx be self-hosted?

The Celtx listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these writing tools are free?

Overleaf, Typst and LanguageTool 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.