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At a Glance
Celtx
Celtx
Star Rating
(56)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$14.99 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Final Draft
Final Draft
Star Rating
(43)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $9.85 1 per month billed annually
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Final Draft excels in formatting capabilities, with a score of 9.4, making it easier to adhere to industry standards, while Celtx, with a score of 8.4, is noted for having some limitations in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Celtx offers better collaborative creation features, scoring 8.1 compared to Final Draft's 6.5, which is particularly beneficial for teams working on projects together.
  • G2 users highlight that Final Draft's template creation feature is robust, scoring 8.9, which helps streamline the writing process, whereas Celtx's template creation is rated lower at 8.3, indicating less variety or ease of use.
  • Users on G2 appreciate Final Draft's PDF creation capabilities, scoring 9.1, which allows for professional document sharing, while Celtx's PDF creation is rated at 8.6, suggesting it may not meet the same professional standards.
  • Reviewers say that Final Draft has a higher overall ease of use rating at 9.2, making it more user-friendly for writers, while Celtx's ease of use is rated at 8.4, indicating a steeper learning curve for some users.
  • Users report that Final Draft has a more favorable product direction score of 8.2, suggesting ongoing improvements and updates, while Celtx's score of 6.2 raises concerns about its future development and support.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Celtx
Writer
$14.99
Per Month
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Final Draft
Final Draft 13 EDU Site License
Starting at $9.85
1 per month billed annually
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Free Trial
Celtx
Free Trial is available
Final Draft
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
43
9.6
38
Ease of Use
8.5
44
9.2
38
Ease of Setup
8.8
10
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.1
9
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.8
30
8.4
32
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
8
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
6.3
41
8.2
38
Features by Category
7.7
114
8.2
74
Document Creation
8.1
14
8.9
11
7.2
12
8.5
10
8.2
17
9.4
11
8.6
17
9.1
9
Workflow
7.9
13
6.5
10
7.7
14
7.0
10
Platform
6.9
16
8.1
6
7.1
11
7.9
7
Not enough data
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Design
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Collaboration
Not enough data
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File Types
Not enough data
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Edit & Revise
Not enough data
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Integrate & Embed
Not enough data
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Operating System
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
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Not enough data
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Organization
Not enough data
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Production
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Celtx
Celtx
Final Draft
Final Draft
Celtx and Final Draft are categorized as Screenwriting
Unique Categories
Celtx
Celtx is categorized as Gaming Tools and Production Management
Final Draft
Final Draft is categorized as Document Creation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Celtx
Celtx
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
89.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
9.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.8%
Final Draft
Final Draft
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
83.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
11.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Celtx
Celtx
Motion Pictures and Film
27.3%
Entertainment
21.8%
Writing and Editing
10.9%
Media Production
9.1%
Marketing and Advertising
7.3%
Other
23.6%
Final Draft
Final Draft
Entertainment
30.2%
Motion Pictures and Film
20.9%
Writing and Editing
11.6%
Media Production
7.0%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Other
25.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Celtx
Celtx
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Entertainment

Celtx is arguably the best *free* choice for screenwriting and project management. It formats scripts intuitively and allows you to use the index cards and storyboard features for free as well.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Writing and Editing

The list is too long - but basically, if you want your script held hostage, for them not to care or take the issues seriously. Use Celtx. There are glitches in the programme too that have not been ironed out - which are super annoying. Not as bad as not...

Final Draft
Final Draft
Most Helpful Favorable Review
KHALID R.
KR
KHALID R.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Final Draft is the best application we've tried for screenwriting because of its shrewd devices for designing your work to proficient particulars. It additionally offers spaces to assist you with creating stories, similar to the Story Guide and Beat Board....

Most Helpful Critical Review
Chris B.
CB
Chris B.
Verified User in Writing and Editing

The application is rarely updated and many of the features (such as the Names Database) don't work on my computer (MacBook running High Sierra). Additionally, there are many more cost effective/free solutions to screenplay formatting (CeltX, Highland) that...

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Discussions
Celtx
Celtx Discussions
Is Celtx free?
3 comments
How often would you say the software crashes before a user has saved their work?
1 comment
Nicole S.
NS
Hi Trevor – I work at Celtx, and I'd love to help you figure out what might be the issue here. The Celtx Studio has an autosave function, and should...Read more
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Final Draft
Final Draft Discussions
How much does final draft cost?
1 comment
Alejandro S.
AS
Final Draft 12 enterprise site license is a yearly subscription. Pricing depends on user count and industry type (Studio, Educational, Non-Profit, Government...Read more
What is Final Draft educational?
1 comment
Alejandro S.
AS
The Final Draft 12 EDU Site License is a yearly subscription enterprise license for universities, K12 schools, non-profits and government agencies. Read more
Is Final Draft a one time purchase?
1 comment
Alejandro S.
AS
Final Draft 12 Site License is a yearly subscription enterprise license.Read more