Celtx vs Arc Studio Pro

Celtx8.4Visit Arc Studio Pro7.6Visit

Higher score Celtx #4 in Script Writing Software 8.4/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Celtx

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Arc Studio Pro #8 in Script Writing Software 7.6/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Arc Studio Pro

• Celtx fits best

  Writers moving from scriptwriting into production planning

• Arc Studio Pro fits best

  Screenwriters seeking visual outlining and co-writing

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Side by side

Feature	Celtx 8.4/10 Visit ↗	Arc Studio Pro 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	7.6
Ranking	#4 in Script Writing Software	#8 in Script Writing Software
Best for	Writers moving from scriptwriting into production planning	Screenwriters seeking visual outlining and co-writing
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$11.24/mo	$69/user/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	7 days
Free trial length	7 days	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, macOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS
Features Celtx 2/4 · Arc Studio Pro 2/4
Offline mode	✓	✓
AI writing tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
FDX import/export	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Version history	✓	✓
Specs
Real-time collaboration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile apps	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Automatic formatting for screenplay, stageplay, and multi-column scripts Real-time co-writing with comments, approvals, and shareable links Production tools span breakdowns, schedules, budgets, and call sheets	Free plan includes standard formatting, comments, and exports Visual beat cards, revision tools, and real-time co-writing Web, desktop, and iOS apps support offline writing and sync
Cons	Free plan limits users to one project Advanced history restore requires a subscriber plan Offline behavior differs between the web product and Android app	Free plan is limited to 2 scripts and watermarked PDF exports Collaboration and outlining tools require the $99-per-year Pro plan No Android app; Android access is through the web app
Our verdict	Celtx is cloud-based software for screenwriters, stage writers, filmmakers, studios, educators, and media production teams. Founded in 2000, it combines automatic screenplay, stageplay, and multi-column formatting with story development… Read the review →	Arc Studio Pro is screenwriting software for solo writers, writing partners, writers’ rooms, educators, and filmmakers. It combines industry-standard screenplay formatting with visual outlining, comments, co-writing, revision management,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Celtx — where it wins

  • Automatic formatting for screenplay, stageplay, and multi-column scripts
  • Real-time co-writing with comments, approvals, and shareable links
  • Production tools span breakdowns, schedules, budgets, and call sheets

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan limits users to one project
  • Advanced history restore requires a subscriber plan
  • Offline behavior differs between the web product and Android app

• Arc Studio Pro — where it wins

  • Free plan includes standard formatting, comments, and exports
  • Visual beat cards, revision tools, and real-time co-writing
  • Web, desktop, and iOS apps support offline writing and sync

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to 2 scripts and watermarked PDF exports
  • Collaboration and outlining tools require the $99-per-year Pro plan
  • No Android app; Android access is through the web app

• Celtx8.4/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  Celtx connects scriptwriting, collaboration, and production planning in one workspace.

  Visit CeltxFull verdict →
• Arc Studio Pro7.6/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A visual screenwriting workspace with a free plan and paid collaboration tools.

  Visit Arc Studio ProFull verdict →