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Celtx vs Gorilla Scheduling
Both stand on video production management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3
Celtx combines scriptwriting, story development, production planning, and collaboration, with plan limits that range from one free project to larger paid tiers. Note that its offline Screenplay app lacks some Studio project tools.
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Free plan MacWebWindows
Choose Gorilla Scheduling if your production needs screenplay breakdowns, stripboards, shoot day planning, cast and crew organization, and reporting. The free online plan is limited, and buyers who need budgeting must look at the separate budgeting plan or combo pack.
Visit Gorilla SchedulingThe facts
| Celtx | Gorilla Scheduling | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Writer: $11.24 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 6 | 10 |
| Maker | Celtx | Not published |
| Website | celtx.com | junglesoftware.com |
| On video production management software | #1 of 29 | #3 of 29 |
Celtx: what it does well
- Script editors cover several media formats.
- Real-time collaboration includes comments and presence awareness.
- Revision, feedback, and approval history is retained.
- Production tools include budgeting and call sheets.
- Free plan includes one project.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to one project.
- Writer plan supports up to three projects.
- Offline app omits Studio project-view tools.
Gorilla Scheduling: what it does well
- Imports Final Draft and PDF screenplays in the online version.
- Supports Final Draft .fdx imports and exports and Movie Magic .sex exports.
- Offers reports for schedules, cast and crew, breakdowns, stripboards, and calendars.
- Work Offline supports selected edits that sync when online.
- Supported projects can transfer between Desktop and Online without rebuilding.
What to know first
- The free online plan limits collaboration, certain reports and exports, fringes, and the integrated Ratebook.
- Desktop plans are listed for Mac and Windows only.
- Budget tracking is not included as a scheduling feature.
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