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At a Glance
Celtx
Celtx
Star Rating
(66)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (90.8% 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 a preferred choice for those who prioritize precise screenplay formatting. In contrast, Celtx, while still competent, scores lower at 8.4, which some users feel can lead to inconsistencies in formatting.
  • Reviewers mention that Final Draft's template creation feature is highly rated at 8.9, providing a wide variety of industry-standard templates that streamline the writing process. Celtx, with a score of 8.3, offers templates as well, but some users feel they are not as comprehensive or user-friendly.
  • G2 users highlight that Final Draft's PDF creation feature is robust, scoring 9.1, allowing for high-quality exports that are essential for professional submissions. Celtx, while scoring 8.6, has received feedback that its PDF outputs can sometimes lack the polish expected by industry professionals.
  • Users on G2 report that Celtx shines in collaborative creation, scoring 8.1, which is significantly higher than Final Draft's 6.5. This makes Celtx a better option for teams looking to work together in real-time, as it offers features that facilitate easier communication and task management.
  • Reviewers mention that Final Draft has a more user-friendly setup process, reflected in its higher ease of use score of 9.2 compared to Celtx's 8.4. Users appreciate the intuitive interface of Final Draft, which they find easier to navigate, especially for newcomers to screenwriting software.
  • Users report that while both products have mobile app support, Final Draft's mobile app, scoring 7.9, is often seen as more functional and reliable compared to Celtx's 7.5, which some users find lacking in features and usability.
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
53
9.6
38
Ease of Use
8.4
54
9.2
38
Ease of Setup
8.7
20
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.1
9
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.8
37
8.4
32
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
8
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
50
8.2
38
Features by Category
7.9
26
8.2
11
Document Creation
8.3
23
8.9
11
7.1
21
8.5
10
8.2
26
9.4
11
8.9
26
9.1
9
Workflow
8.0
22
6.5
10
7.7
23
7.0
10
Platform
7.5
25
8.1
6
6.7
20
7.9
7
Agentic AI - Screenwriting
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Organization
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Production
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Agentic AI - Production Management
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Design
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Collaboration
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File Types
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Edit & Revise
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Integrate & Embed
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Operating System
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Generative AI
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Agentic AI - Document Creation
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 and Document Creation
Unique Categories
Celtx
Celtx is categorized as Production Management
Final Draft
Final Draft has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Celtx
Celtx
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
90.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
7.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.5%
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
29.2%
Entertainment
23.1%
Writing and Editing
10.8%
Media Production
9.2%
Marketing and Advertising
6.2%
Other
21.5%
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 Information Technology and Services

It’s best for the first-timers. That's how it helped me. There is a lot of learning. It covers the standard format, e.g.: 1. Character Names 2. Scene Headings 3. Action Lines 4. Dialog 5. Transitions (Wherever required) It saves the time of the...

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
Josh H.
JH
Josh H.
Verified User in Consumer Services

I don't like how complicated it is. I feel like I need to go to college to learn how all the tools like the navigator work and I need to have a dictionary available to know what the labels mean. I'm sure a very experienced writer would get it, but not me.

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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