--- title: Celtx Reviews meta\_title: 'Celtx Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 83 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Celtx works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.2 review\_count: 83 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-11' parent\_category: name: Performing Arts url: https://www.g2.com/categories/performing-arts --- # Celtx Reviews & Product Details Visit Website For over twenty years, Celtx has been changing the way people think about creating content. Our all-in-one online solution for writing, planning, and managing media production is the first of its kind and has enjoyed enormous global adoption. Celtx sets the benchmark for collaborative production workflows for professional teams who work in film & television, marketing agencies & in-house teams, and video game production. Unlike our competitors, Celtx is not targeted towards Hollywood. We are for the strivers, the visionaries, the dreamers across the globe - and the professionals who want to make sure their client videos are the best they can be. With over 7,450,000 members in over 140+ countries, Celtx is the world's most popular screenwriting and pre-production software. Collaboration informs everything we do, and we know no skillset is the same. That’s why we back up our clients with passionate, caring Customer Success agents and provide expansive resources for people of any level of expertise to hone their craft and improve their workflow. Our mission has always been to make things easier. We want to empower storytellers from the ground up, which means not only serving industry-leading clients, but partnering with non-profit and educational institutions to help inspire the next generation of creatives. Go ahead and give Celtx a shot by signing up for a free 7-day trial. Have questions? Reach out to our Support Team at support@celtx.com. * * * Product Website Celtx Seller [Backlight](https://www.g2.com/sellers/backlight) Discussions [Celtx Community](https://www.g2.com/products/celtx/discuss) Languages Supported German, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish Solution Type All-in-One Overview by Kristen White Show More ## Pricing Pricing provided by Celtx. ### Writer $14.99 Per Month [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/celtx/pricing) ## Celtx Integrations (1) What do users say about integrations? Verified by Celtx [ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Adobe Premiere Pro ](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-premiere-pro/reviews) Show More ![Verified User in Writing and Editing](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Writing and Editing") UW Verified User in Writing and Editing Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/11/2026 "Celtx Makes Screenwriting Effortless with Seamless Formatting" 5/5 What do you like best about Celtx? The software is very easy to use for first-time screenwriters as well as industry professionals. With just a simple click, you can have your import and export ready. Celtx also automatically aligns Fountain text into proper screenplay formatting seamlessly. I haven’t run into weird glitches or hangs, so performance stays consistently good. The ROI is also excellent; for just a few dollars a month, you get access to industry-grade software. The onboarding process is strong, too—they’ve integrated a custom tool that gives you a clear introduction to navigating the software, which helps ensure you’re not overwhelmed the moment you get started. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Celtx? Honestly, nothing so far. The software is really great for writing, and it would definitely be my first pick for screenwriting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Celtx solving and how is that benefiting you? Celtx solves the problem that a lot of softwares in the same space don't. They have a 1 button import/export system which seamlessly converts your project into a shareable PDF file in seconds. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Jenny Fisher Schoberl of Celtx [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/celtx-review-12950208/official_response/edit) Thank you for such a glowing review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you’re having such a seamless experience with the Celtx studio! Knowing we are your top choice for screenwriting means the world to our team. Thanks for being a part of the Celtx community. Happy writing! Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Mohamed Y.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mohamed Y.") MY Mohamed Y. CEO Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/11/2026 "Worry-Free Script Structure That Lets You Focus on Writing" 5/5 What do you like best about Celtx? The ability to write with no worries about structural issues for a script Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Celtx? It seems oriented towards capitalist values rather than the actual art form which is writing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Celtx solving and how is that benefiting you? I don’t have to worry about constantly writing new headlines when I’m writing. Even though even with Celtx this has been a problem recently Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Jenny Fisher Schoberl of Celtx [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/celtx-review-12949457/official_response/edit) Thank you for sharing your feedback! We are glad that Celtx is successfully solving your script formatting needs and removing those structural worries. We hear your feedback regarding the platform's focus. We aim to provide tools that help storytellers bridge the gap between creative expression and industry standards. Regarding the recent headline issues you mentioned, we want to make sure your experience remains seamless. If you feel as though you are hitting roadblocks, please reach out to our support team at support@celtx.com so we can help troubleshoot any technical issues you may be encountering. They are always happy to help! Happy writing! Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Kadine W.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Kadine W.") KW Kadine W. Make Up for TV & Film Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/7/2026 "loving Celtx Easy to navigate smooth Script Writing Experience" 5/5 What do you like best about Celtx? I like the set up And how easy it is to navigate when writing my scripts Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Celtx? It would be good if it was easier to download scripts to other platforms Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Celtx solving and how is that benefiting you? N/a Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Jenny Fisher Schoberl of Celtx [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/celtx-review-12929768/official_response/edit) Hi Kadine! Thank you so much for the kind feedback. Our goal has always been to make writers lives easier! I'm including our Help article that might be able to walk you through downloading your scripts/exporting for other platforms, but if you ever need more assistance or run into a roadblock - feel free to reach out to our support team. They're always happy to help. You can reach them at support@celtx.com! [See how Celtx improved](https://support.celtx.com/hc/en-us/articles/207127828-Printing-Downloading-PDFs) Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Writing and Editing](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Writing and Editing") UW Verified User in Writing and Editing Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/16/2025 "I love how Celtx integrates screenwriting, storyboarding, The interface is clean." 5/5 What do you like best about Celtx? Its cloud-based system allows me to work across devices, and the automatic formatting saves time. The breakdown tools for characters, props, and locations are excellent for pre-production. Celtx also supports educational growth by making industry-standard tools accessible to emerging filmmakers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Celtx? The free version feels limited for advanced users—some essential features like shot lists or budgeting tools are locked behind a paywall. Occasionally, the platform lags when handling large projects, and exporting options could be more flexible. A more robust offline mode would also be helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Celtx solving and how is that benefiting you? As a student filmmaker, this integration helps me stay organized and focused on storytelling rather than juggling multiple tools. It streamlines collaboration with peers, ensures industry-standard formatting, and accelerates the transition from script to shoot. Celtx also reduces the learning curve for production planning, making it easier to visualize and execute creative ideas efficiently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Jenny Fisher Schoberl of Celtx [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/celtx-review-11557154/official_response/edit) We appreciate your kind words and the feedback — it means a lot! We understand the challenge of working within the limitations of the free plan, and will continue to keep feedback like yours in mind as we improve Celtx. Thanks again for being part of the Celtx community! Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Gene D.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gene D.") GD Gene D. Account Executive Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/12/2025 "Celtx makes screenwriting a joy!" 5/5 What do you like best about Celtx? I love the formatting on Celtx and also, Celtx makes it so easy to tell my story as well to download my document in pdf format! Celtx is well worth the cost! Thank you Celtx! Customer Service is superb! They are so helpful! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Celtx? Celtx is the best tool to use for Screenplay writing. Everything is so easy! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Celtx solving and how is that benefiting you? Formatting my screenplay & downloading document in pdf form Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Jenny Fisher Schoberl of Celtx [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/celtx-review-11533931/official_response/edit) Hi Gene! Thank you so much for the feedback and kind words. We're so glad Celtx has made it easy for you to tell your story, and that you found our support helpful (we love them, too)! Thanks for being part of the Celtx community, and we can't wait to see what you create next. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Verified User in Writing and Editing](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Writing and Editing") UW Verified User in Writing and Editing Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/28/2025 "It's been good but tech issues could improve" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Celtx? The layout. Is very simple, very specific and the navigating is self explanatory which I love! I've had Celtx for years now and it's a great software for my writing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Celtx? Sometimes there are tech issues. I thought I lost one of my drafts because the system didn't update on my end. I spoke to tech, and they were really helpful and I was able to recover my draft, however I panic at the moment cause I had put hours of work into that draft. Also, when importing a script that's on PDF, I would like it if it could be imported in Celtx script format. I have imported scripts that were worked on Celtx, exported on PDF and when imported again to Celtx the format goes off and I have to rearrange dialogues, characters, and everything manually, one by one. It will be great if the system can read the format and import in such. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Celtx solving and how is that benefiting you? Is a simplistic software to manuever. I am able to keep all of my scripts there and work on them in a simple way. I think of course there's room for improvement but Celtx has helped me tremendously. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Jenny Fisher Schoberl of Celtx [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/celtx-review-11091850/official_response/edit) Thank you so much for the feedback! We appreciate all of your insight and will pass it along to the proper team. If ever you run into more issues, feel free to reach out to support (support@celtx.com) - they are truly a wonderful team that are dedicated to helping our users solve any issues they may encounter. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller MP Michael P. Producer and writer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/12/2025 "What a wonderfull experience to manage my projects" 5/5 What do you like best about Celtx? It is intuitive and fast. Even for new users Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Celtx? For the call-sheet section, it would be nice if you could create a complete workpaper for the crew with all you need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Celtx solving and how is that benefiting you? Managing my film projects. Organizing is very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Jenny Fisher Schoberl of Celtx [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/celtx-review-11531091/official_response/edit) Hi Michael, We're so glad to read you find Celtx intuitive and easy to use, and thanks for the thoughtful suggestion! Celtx call sheets auto-populate key details from your script — including locations, sunrise/sunset times, scene list, cast list, and advance team — and partially automate crew and contact info. You can also add weather, production notes, basecamp, call times, transport, and department notes, all in one place. But we love hearing ideas for making them even more comprehensive. Your note about a “complete workpaper” is great — we’ll share this with our product team so they can consider ways to bundle more daily details into a single document. Thank you again for the feedback, and for being a valuable member of the Celtx community! [See how Celtx improved](https://support.celtx.com/hc/en-us/articles/214898058-Call-Sheets) Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Verified User in Motion Pictures and Film](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Motion Pictures and Film") UM Verified User in Motion Pictures and Film Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/12/2025 "I Highly Recommend Celtx" 5/5 What do you like best about Celtx? I’ve been using Celtx for a long time. It’s the screenwriting software I’m most used to using as I am on a budget. I recommend it to people who ask which software to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Celtx? Unfortunately, I’m not allowed more than 3 screenplays in my studio. I’ve had to trash some screenplays I’d love to tweak in my spare time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Celtx solving and how is that benefiting you? I write screenplays and need software to achieve that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Jenny Fisher Schoberl of Celtx [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/celtx-review-11535561/official_response/edit) Thank you so much for the kind words and for recommending Celtx to others — it means a lot to us that you’ve been with us for such a long time! We completely understand the challenge of managing multiple projects when you’re limited to three in your studio. While the Writer Plan is designed with that cap in mind, we do offer other plan options that allow for more active scripts if you ever find yourself ready for that next step. In the meantime, we hope Celtx continues to be a helpful space for the stories you’re working on now. Thanks again for taking the time to share your feedback — it really helps us understand what matters most to our writers. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![brooke h.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "brooke h.") BH brooke h. Receptionist Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/12/2025 "Brilliant for formatting for university assignments" 5/5 What do you like best about Celtx? Celtx makes formatting scripts extremely easy. As someone who has finished my creative writing degree, I used CeltX to help me understand what proper script formatting looks like, and through this I have learned how to write a script properly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Celtx? I sometimes find it difficult to navigate between different projects on the site Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Celtx solving and how is that benefiting you? It is helping me through any script formatting issues I have experienced Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Jenny Fisher Schoberl of Celtx [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/celtx-review-11531287/official_response/edit) Hi Brooke! We're so glad Celtx has made it easy for you to learn how to format scripts — that's exactly what we aim for! Sorry to read you're experiencing some navigation issues! If you ever find it tricky to navigate between between your projects, sometimes a quick cache clear or log out/log in can help refresh things. If it keeps happening, our support team is always happy to take a closer look — you can reach them at support@celtx.com. We appreciate you helping us make Celtx the best it can be! Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Verified User in Entertainment](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Entertainment") UE Verified User in Entertainment Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/28/2025 "Great software for professionals and beginners" 5/5 What do you like best about Celtx? Celtx is a professional writing software that allows you to create and develop your stories in an easy way, helping you and guiding you through the different areas for creating story while also doing the pre-production of it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Celtx? The downside is that you the free version doesn't allow you to write more than two stories and to try just a few of the other options, so you have to pay to be able to actually use its full potential. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Celtx solving and how is that benefiting you? Celtx allows me to not only write my story but also developed it all in the same place, helping me with tasks from the pre-poduction and making it easier and faster Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Jenny Fisher Schoberl of Celtx [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/celtx-review-11092705/official_response/edit) Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this feedback, we really appreciate it. I'll pass along your comments to our team! Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ## Questions about Celtx? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. 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SK Sapna Kumar • Last activity 2 months ago Is Celtx playwriting considered industry-standard, or just good enough for formatting? 1 Upvote 0 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-celtx-playwriting-considered-industry-standard-or-just-good-enough-for-formatting) TM Trevor Miller • Last activity about 5 years ago How often would you say the software crashes before a user has saved their work? 1 Upvote 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/51399-how-often-would-you-say-the-software-crashes-before-a-user-has-saved-their-work) [ View all Discussions ](https://www.g2.com/products/celtx/discuss) ## Pricing Options Pricing provided by Celtx. ### Writer $14.99 Per Month ### Writer Pro $24.99 Per Month ### Team $59.95 Per Month [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/celtx/pricing) Celtx Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_c10899106bb3265ca33c04f3ef968f40/studiobinder.jpg "Product Avatar Image") StudioBinder 3.7/5(18) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/celtx-vs-studiobinder) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_d6d0a196349235f81b4efaec465b31be/final-draft.png "Product Avatar Image") Final Draft 4.5/5(46) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/celtx-vs-final-draft) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_1686e81108248af04f29a2d4431b8d0e/writerduet.jpeg "Product Avatar Image") WriterDuet 4.6/5(29) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/celtx-vs-writerduet) ##### ##### Celtx Features Platform Web Interface Mobile apps Workflow Collaborative Creation Comments and Tasks Document Creation Customizable Templates Story Map Script Formatting Agentic AI - Screenwriting Autonomous Task Execution Multi-step Planning Adaptive Learning [ View More Features ](https://www.g2.com/products/celtx/features) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Scrivener](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Scrivener") Scrivener 4.5/5(87) ](https://www.g2.com/products/scrivener/reviews) [ ![Final Draft](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Final Draft") Final Draft 4.5/5(46) ](https://www.g2.com/products/final-draft/reviews) [ ![WriterDuet](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "WriterDuet") WriterDuet 4.6/5(29) ](https://www.g2.com/products/writerduet/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/celtx/competitors/alternatives) ##### Categories on G2 [Document Creation](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-creation)[Screenwriting](https://www.g2.com/categories/screenwriting)[Production Management](https://www.g2.com/categories/production-management) ##### Explore More [Which is the most trusted enterprise mobility management by IT admins at financial services firms based on user reviews?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-is-the-most-trusted-enterprise-mobility-management-by-it-admins-at-financial-services-firms-based-on-user-reviews)[Best software for compliance-focused container security](https://www.g2.com/discussions/best-software-for-compliance-focused-container-security)[Kaleido vs Amazon Managed Blockchain vs BlockApps for a startup comparing Blockchain as a Service platforms to launch a production-grade decentralised application: which gives the best balance of reliability and developer control?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/kaleido-vs-amazon-managed-blockchain-vs-blockapps-for-a-startup-comparing-blockchain-as-a-service-platforms-to-launch-a-production-grade-decentralised-application-which-gives-the-best-balance-of-reliability-and-developer-control) [What is the most affordable vulnerability scanner for SMBs?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-most-affordable-vulnerability-scanner-for-smbs)[Which academic scheduling platforms offer quick approval workflows for last-minute location changes?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-academic-scheduling-platforms-offer-quick-approval-workflows-for-last-minute-location-changes)[Pros and Cons Details](https://www.g2.com/products/celtx/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons) [Show MoreShow Less](javascript:void(0);)