Misha W.
MW
Misha W.
Co-CEO with Beth Anne Holcombe
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great script writing solution!"
5/5
What do you like best about Celtx?

Celtx makes script writing fairly intuitive with the ability to list your character names, select actions and generally format a proper film script. There is very little that this program cannot do to help a budding writer get their first script off the ground. Also, it allows you to test the software for free before purchase. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Celtx?

The price per month makes this a bit of an expensive solution. Though fairly reasonably priced for the solution overall if you are already running a business in this area, for someone who is just starting in film production, having extra costs monthly may prove a bit difficult. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Matthew Melay of Celtx

Hi Misha,

Thank you for taking the time to review Celtx. We appreciate your feedback! We’re happy to hear that the Celtx script editor helped you format your script to industry standards.

If you’d like tips on getting the most out of the Celtx Studio’s script-to-shoot features, please visit the Celtx Help Center at support.celtx.com.

anita (Ana) s.
AS
anita (Ana) s.
Peer Advisor
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"All in one film making tools"
4/5
What do you like best about Celtx?

That I can share my project...my progress and collaborate with my team. I appreciate the index cards and comments especially because feedback makes the project come together. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Celtx?

It can be glitch when two people are working on the program at same time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Matthew Melay of Celtx

Hey anita,

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for reviewing Celtx!

Celtx was built with creative collaboration in mind, so we’re excited to hear that our all-in-one studio has simplified the filmmaking process for you and your team.

For tutorials on getting the most from Celtx features, be sure to visit the Celtx Help Center at support.celtx.com.

Sean N.
SN
Sean N.
Radio Host - Love Letters
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Very efficient and understandably transferrable"
4/5
What do you like best about Celtx?

The template is easily set and readily available. I love the use of the comment field and the ability to have my editor access my information and adjustment in real time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Celtx?

Every so often, it gives me an internet connection loss error which prevents me from working continuously. Even though, everything isn't perfect. I need this software to be. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Matthew Melay of Celtx

Hi Sean,

Thanks for your feedback! We are happy to hear that the collaborative tools in the Celtx Studio are helping your workflow.

I’m sorry that you encountered a connection issue with your Celtx Studio. Please feel free to contact our support team, who would be more than happy to help you stay connected at support@celtx.com.

Giulianna D.
GD
Giulianna D.
Voter Registration Cordinator
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Very disappointing"
0.5/5
What do you like best about Celtx?

I would like to say that if you stick to the free version, you have nothing to loose. But even that would most likely be a lie. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Celtx?

I paid about $130 for the service and it's created more problems than I could have ever expected.

As I would return to my script, I could swear updates weren't being saved. At first I thought it was all in my head. Then one day 8 pages vanished, even though I religiously save my work. There were so many other issues--page counts kept randomly changing, changes weren't being saved, it takes forever for the script to load when you re open it, I'm not able to delete text (I have to erase letters one by one). SO MANY ISSUES and new ones just keep popping up on a weekly basis.

When I brought this to their attention, they had no solutions. At one point, I had to start a new ticket because they just stopped responding. There were so many problems (I haven't even typed them all out in this review because there are so many and it's very time consuming and aggravating to properly explain them), so I asked if I could get on the phone with them to explain or have a screen sharing session with a technician. They said no, because they only provide support through email.

This has been the biggest waste. Not just of money, but of time and peace of mind. When you spend so much time writing, it's a nightmare thinking that your changes may not be saved. Every day, there are new bugs and absolutely no remedies. They haven't offered to do ANYTHING.

Please save yourself this headache and either buy a trusted software with actual tech support or write your own script through Word or google docs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

PB
pauric b.
D
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Celtx Making Film Easy"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Celtx?

The one-stop nature of Celtx makes it easy to Collaborate with our teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Celtx?

Not been able to log in where there is no internet access, having the ability to work off line any time would be great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Carlos P.
CP
Carlos P.
CEO, Director and Scriptwriter
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The perfect low cost script writing app"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Celtx?

It´s simplicity. It´s easy to load. Easy to work with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Celtx?

The only think I really dislike it´s the shootlist. It´s works very well but in 4 years I can´t get used to it´s format. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

NG
Nuu G.
Graduate Assistant at the Women's Center
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best Online Script Creation Program"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Celtx?

I love the ability to access Celtx online. I used this program in my screenwriting courses during undergrad, and it was a downloadable program. Now that it is in an online cloud format, I can work on my scripts anywhere, regardless of which device I am accessing them. Additionally, I can now collaborate with my friends and colleagues on a script and receive feedback quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Celtx?

I miss having Celtx as an installable program, as the format that I used prior is no longer available. While there are many advantages to having a cloud-based design, it is limited by having access to the internet, which you did not need to have when it was a free downloadable program. While there is an "offline mode" for Celtx it is limited to users using their free trial or paid subscription. This means that anyone using a free account will have difficulty working without internet access. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

DS
Derron S.
Artistic Director
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Very easy at first but became tricky a time passed by"
4/5
What do you like best about Celtx?

The automatic saving feature. The cloud is also useful as it allows you to work across a number of devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Celtx?

After paying to download the app on my macbook, when I try to use the files on the cloud they do not seem to open with all the features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Entertainment
UE
Verified User in Entertainment
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Wonderful pre-production software!"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Celtx?

Celtx is super fun and easy to use! A lot can be done on this very efficient software. One can write scripts for films, television, music videos, or even short format scripts. It comes packed with ready-to-use templates for all sorts of writing projects - film, theatre, audio-visual, audio play, comic books, and novels. It is also great for storyboarding. When writing, it offers a great advantage by automatically identifying whether it is an action, a dialogue, a parenthetical, or anything else. It really makes writing scripts fun and organized. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Celtx?

I love everything about the software. Although I still have a functional desktop version with myself, I think they have transferred everything online now. While that is better for a lot of reasons, I personally prefer the desktop version, and I'm not sure if it is still easily available online. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

PF
Phil F.
Restaurant Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Not Too Shabby"
5/5
What do you like best about Celtx?

Free and easy to use. A good service for screenwriters. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Celtx?

I have absolutely no issues with the product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.