Side by side
Celtx vs Kitsu
Both stand on creative project 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.
Visit Celtx Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Kitsu combines production planning, review, and asset tracking, with both hosted and self-managed options. Consider the operational responsibilities of self-hosting and the trial hardware and storage notes when evaluating it.
Visit KitsuThe facts
| Celtx | Kitsu | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Writer: $11.24 a month | Agency: €20 a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 6 |
| Maker | Celtx | Not published |
| Website | celtx.com | cg-wire.com |
| On creative project management software | #2 of 36 | #1 of 36 |
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.
Kitsu: what it does well
- Schedules tasks and balances artist workloads.
- Review playlists retain previews for comparison.
- Tracks asset versions and supports asset reuse.
- Offers REST API, Python, JavaScript, and command-line access.
- Self-hosted edition is free and open source.
What to know first
- Self-hosters manage backups, security, and upgrades.
- Trial runs on low-end hardware unless another setup is arranged.
- Paid cloud plans start at €20/user/mo (annual).
- Intensive preview loads may require extra storage costs.