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Celtx vs OpenDraft
Both stand on screenwriting 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 AndroidiPhoneLinux+4
OpenDraft pairs screenplay planning and revision tools with local storage and offline desktop use. Writers planning to collaborate live should account for the internet requirement.
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| Celtx | OpenDraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Writer: $11.24 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Maker | Celtx | Not published |
| Website | celtx.com | proteus-technologies-private-limited.github.io |
| On screenwriting software | #2 of 27 | #6 of 27 |
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.
OpenDraft: what it does well
- No subscriptions or feature gates.
- Desktop app works offline.
- Includes Git-based version tracking.
- Exports PDF and DOCX.
- Projects are stored as local files.
What to know first
- Collaboration requires internet access.
- Browser self-hosting requires Python, Node.js and Git.
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