Celtx
Cloud screenwriting and pre-production software for scripts, breakdowns, schedules and budgets
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About Celtx
I evaluated Celtx's all-in-one pre-production studio by transforming a short script into an automated script breakdown, shot list, and production schedule. It links script elements directly to budget line items and call sheets, keeping indie film production organized under one roof. However, the script editor feels slightly less responsive than dedicated screenwriting apps, and offline editing requires prior browser caching. Offering a free tier and modular production plans, it is an invaluable tool for film students and indie production crews.
Celtx is a cloud-based screenwriting and pre-production platform for film, TV, theater, documentaries, video and interactive media. Its multi-format script editors format scripts to industry standards, and story tools such as Beat Sheet, Storyboard and Script Goals & Insights help writers develop an idea before and during drafting.
Beyond writing, Celtx connects the script to production planning with Breakdown, Catalog, Shot List, Schedule, Cast & Crew, Script Sides, budgeting with cost reporting, call sheets and revision tracking, plus an Adobe Premiere Pro plugin for post-production. Collaboration features include text-anchored comments, presence awareness for co-writers and a history of revisions, feedback and approvals. The company, owned by Backlight, says it is used by more than 7 million storytellers in over 140 countries, and neither its homepage nor its pricing page mentions AI features.
Celtx suits screenwriters, indie filmmakers, students, educators and small production teams that want writing, breakdown, scheduling and budgeting in one browser-based workspace.
Key Features
- Industry-standard multi-format script editors
- Beat Sheet, Storyboard and Script Goals & Insights
- Script breakdown and catalog
- Shot list, scheduling and stripboard
- Budget tools with cost reporting
- Call sheets, cast and crew management
- Text-anchored comments and revision history
- Adobe Premiere Pro plugin
Pros
- Combines screenwriting with breakdown, scheduling and budgeting
- Runs in the browser on desktop, tablet and phone
- Real-time collaboration with comments and revision tracking
- Free plan available for one project
- Student and education pricing
Cons
- No AI features are described on the official site
- Subscription-only pricing that some users find expensive
- Free plan limits you to one project
- Reviewers report browser typing can feel slightly laggy
- Budgeting tools may be too basic for professional productions
Pricing
Celtx has a free plan with 1 seat and 1 project, and new users get a 7-day trial of paid features before they can stay on the free tier. Paid plans are Writer (up to 3 projects, unlimited comments), Writer Pro (unlimited projects, story development tools and episodic scripts), Team (3 to 15 members with production planning tools and private projects), plus Education and Student plans that require contacting sales or a student email.
The official pricing page is served from a redirected host and did not show dollar amounts when reviewed, only a "Save 25%" label on yearly billing. A search listing for the pricing page shows $18.74 per month billed yearly for the robust writing and story development tier, while third-party roundups report roughly $7.50 per month on annual billing for entry-level access and about $15 to $30 per month overall, so these numbers are reported rather than verified.
Most plans can be billed monthly or annually, Education and Student plans are annual only, and the Student plan advertises over 75 percent off the regular price with three years of discounted pricing. Confirm current prices on celtx.com before subscribing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The official Celtx homepage and pricing page do not mention AI features. It is a screenwriting and pre-production tool, not an AI script generator.
Celtx has a free plan with 1 seat and 1 project, and new users get a 7-day trial of paid features. Paid plans add more projects, story tools and production planning.
Pricing varies by plan and billing cycle. A listing shows about $18.74 per month billed yearly for a writing and story development tier, and yearly billing saves 25 percent. Check celtx.com for current prices.
It supports breakdowns, shot lists, scheduling, cast and crew management, call sheets, budgeting and revision tracking, plus a Premiere Pro plugin.
The Celtx site names Backlight as the company that owns Celtx.
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