Celtx alternative

The Celtx alternativewith unlimited free scripts.

ScreenWeaver gives you unlimited projects and pages for $0, with PDF and Final Draft export. When you prep the shoot, the storyboard comes from your script.
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  • Unlimited projects, free
  • PDF and Final Draft export
  • Storyboard from your script
The ScreenWeaver screenplay editor: acts, sequences and beats above a formatted scene from The Yellow Umbrella
Celtx · script.pdfScreenWeaver

Why writers switch

Three reasons writers make the move.

  1. The ScreenWeaver script editor with the outline above the page
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    Unlimited projects at $0

    Celtx's free plan holds 1 project, and Writer holds 3. ScreenWeaver's writing plan has no project or page limit and never expires.

  2. Storyboard of shot S3 in ScreenWeaver, with the character sheets and the script beside it
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    A storyboard drawn from your scenes

    ScreenWeaver generates the storyboard from your screenplay. You then set framing, angle, movement and duration, shot by shot.

  3. The ScreenWeaver production canvas with shots S3 and S4 linked to their storyboard panels
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    Script, shots and previs together

    Characters, locations and references carry from shot to shot, through AI previsualization. Everything stays tied to the script.

Side by side

ScreenWeaver vs Celtx

Plans and features as each company lists them.
ScreenWeaverCeltx
Projects on the free planUnlimited1
Cheapest paid planWriting stays $0Writer, from $11.24/mo
Unlimited projectsFree planWriter Pro, from $18.74/mo
Final Draft (.fdx) exportyesCheck their site
StoryboardGenerated from the scriptWriter Pro, or add-on
Shot listAutomatic shot breakdownWriter Pro, or add-on
Schedule, budget, call sheetsnoTeam plan, or add-on
AI previsualizationAuteur planno
StudentsFree plan$79.99/yr, school email
TeamsStudio planFrom $44.99/mo, 3 members

Competitor information as of September 2026, from celtx.com. Prices in US dollars, per month billed yearly unless noted. Check their site for the latest.

Fair is fair

What Celtx does well

Celtx covers the whole production office, from the script to the call sheet. For a crew that plans shoots, that is a real strength.

  • Several script editors: screenplay, multi-column AV and stageplay
  • Production planning: breakdown, schedule, budget and call sheets
  • Read Through and Script Goals, even on the free plan
  • An Adobe Premiere Pro plugin for post-production

Celtx is still a good fit if your team runs schedules, budgets and call sheets in one place. ScreenWeaver does not do scheduling or budgets.

Our verdict

The more complete choice for writers and filmmakers.

Celtx makes sense if your priority is scheduling, budgets and call sheets. If you want unlimited scripts for free, a storyboard generated from your pages and the production tied to the same project, ScreenWeaver covers the whole pipeline.

  • Professional writing, free and unlimited, with PDF and Final Draft export
  • A storyboard generated from your screenplay, shot by shot
  • Production connected to the same project, characters kept consistent
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Switching

Bring your Celtx scripts over.

A PDF is enough. Nothing to retype.
  1. 1

    Download a PDF from Celtx

    In your Celtx script, open the File menu and choose Print/Download PDF.

  2. 2

    Import into ScreenWeaver

    Attach the file to the ScreenWeaver assistant and ask it to import the script. It reads:

    • PDF
    • Final Draft (.fdx)
    • Plain text
  3. 3

    Keep writing, then storyboard

    Write on for free. When you are ready, the storyboard is generated from your scenes.

The storyboard of The Yellow Umbrella in ScreenWeaver: shot S3 beside the character sheets and the script
Same project, storyboard view

Import runs through the assistant, which comes with a paid plan. Writing and PDF or Final Draft export stay free.

More options

The best Celtx alternatives in 2026

Looking for software like Celtx? Here are the other tools we compared, each on its own page, with prices checked on their sites.

We make ScreenWeaver, so we list it first. The other tools follow in no particular order, each with what it does best.

  1. ScreenWeaver

    Script, storyboard, AI previs

    Our tool
    Best for
    Writers who want the screenplay, the storyboard and AI previsualization in one tool, starting free.
    Price
    Screenwriter $0, free forever. Auteur $39.99/mo, Studio $149.99/mo.
    Try it free

  2. Final Draft

    Screenwriting

    Best for
    Writers who want the long-standing desktop standard and prefer to pay once.
    Price
    $249.99 one-time, or Suite at $99.99/yr.
    Full comparison

  3. Arc Studio Pro

    Screenwriting

    Best for
    Writers who want a clean, modern editor with outlining and beats.
    Price
    Free plan with 2 scripts. Paid plans $69 or $99/yr.
    Full comparison

  4. WriterDuet

    Screenwriting

    Best for
    Writing partners working on the same draft in real time.
    Price
    Free plan with 3 projects. Paid $9.99 to $13.99/mo.
    Full comparison

  5. Fade In

    Screenwriting

    Best for
    Writers who want a full desktop editor on Mac, Windows or Linux for one payment.
    Price
    $99.95 one-time.
    Full comparison

  6. Highland

    Screenwriting

    Best for
    Apple users who write in Fountain on Mac, iPad and iPhone.
    Price
    $59.99/yr or $9.99/mo, after a 30-day trial.
    Full comparison

  7. StudioBinder

    Storyboard

    Best for
    Production teams who need shot lists, stripboards and call sheets around the script.
    Price
    Free plan with 1 project. Paid from $29/mo.
    Full comparison

Prices in US dollars, list prices as published on each vendor's site in September 2026 (Katalist, Runway, Kling, invideo, PixVerse, Hailuo AI, Pika, Luma, Previs Pro, Dreamina and Vidu in October 2026). Check their sites for the latest.

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FAQ

Questions Celtx users ask

Is Celtx free? How much does it cost in 2026?
Only for one project. As of September 2026, celtx.com lists a free plan with 1 project, Writer from $11.24 a month and Writer Pro from $18.74 a month, billed yearly. Billed monthly, they are $14.99 and $24.99. Check their site for current prices.
Is there a free alternative to Celtx?
Yes. ScreenWeaver's Screenwriter plan is $0 and never expires, with unlimited projects and pages, outline and beats, and PDF and Final Draft export.
Is ScreenWeaver good for film students?
Yes. The free plan covers the whole writing side, with no project limit. Celtx offers a Student plan at $79.99 a year with a school email.
Does ScreenWeaver do scheduling and budgets like Celtx?
No. ScreenWeaver does not do scheduling, budgets or call sheets. It focuses on the script, the storyboard and preparing the shots, in one project.
Can I import my Celtx scripts?
Yes. Download your script from Celtx as a PDF, then ask the ScreenWeaver assistant to import it. It also reads Final Draft (.fdx) and plain text. The assistant comes with a paid plan.
Is it a good fit for indie filmmakers?
That is who it is built for. Write for free, generate the storyboard from your scenes, and prepare every shot with characters and locations that stay consistent.
Can I export to Final Draft?
Yes. ScreenWeaver exports to Final Draft (.fdx) and PDF on the free plan, so a producer or another app can open your script.
What is the best software like Celtx?
It depends on how you write. ScreenWeaver is the only one that stays free with unlimited projects, then turns your script into a storyboard and production. Final Draft is paid desktop software. Fade In is a one-time desktop purchase. WriterDuet runs in the browser, with three free projects. Arc Studio runs in the browser, with two free scripts. Highland Pro is made for Mac, iPad and iPhone. Each one is compared on its own page, linked above.

Celtx is a trademark of its respective owner. ScreenWeaver is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Celtx. Product names are used only to identify the products compared.

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