Side by side
Celtx vs LyX
Both stand on writing apps. 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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LyX combines structured writing with TeX and LaTeX capabilities, plus support for references, equations, and a range of formats. Account for the required TeX system when installing it on Windows or Mac.
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| Celtx | LyX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Writer: $11.24 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Maker | Celtx | Not published |
| Website | celtx.com | lyx.org |
| On writing apps | #4 of 135 | #8 of 135 |
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.
LyX: what it does well
- Free software released under the GPL
- Equation editor supports point-and-click and LaTeX input
- Includes advanced BibTeX support
- Works offline on Linux, Windows, and macOS
What to know first
- Windows installation requires a TeX distribution
- Mac installation requires a TeX system such as MacTeX