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Celtx vs Overleaf
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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Free plan Open source APIExtensionLinux+4
Choose Overleaf if you need to write and compile LaTeX documents with collaborators, or want templates for academic and technical writing. Look elsewhere if direct Google Drive synchronization or extensive version history is essential.
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| Celtx | Overleaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Writer: $11.24 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 6 | 5 |
| Maker | Celtx | Overleaf |
| Website | celtx.com | overleaf.com |
| On writing apps | #4 of 135 | #1 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.
Overleaf: what it does well
- Switch between Visual Editor and Code Editor.
- Collaborate through simultaneous editing, comments, and in-document chat.
- Start from free templates for articles, theses, and CVs.
- Integrations include Git, GitHub, Dropbox, Zotero, and Grammarly.
- Unlimited projects are included on the Free plan.
What to know first
- The Free plan allows one collaborator per project.
- Version history is limited.
- Google Drive content can be imported, but does not sync directly.
- The seven-day trial charges the card afterward unless canceled.
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