Celtx vs Reedsy Studio

Celtx9.2Visit Reedsy Studio9.1Visit

Higher score Celtx #3 in Writing Apps 9.2/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Celtx

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Reedsy Studio #4 in Writing Apps 9.1/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Reedsy Studio

• Celtx fits best

  Production-oriented screenwriters

• Reedsy Studio fits best

  Authors publishing finished books

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Side by side

Feature	Celtx 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Reedsy Studio 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.1
Ranking	#3 in Writing Apps	#4 in Writing Apps
Best for	Production-oriented screenwriters	Authors publishing finished books
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$11.24/mo	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	30 days
Free trial length	7 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, macOS, Android	Web
Features Celtx 5/5 · Reedsy Studio 3/5
Publishing tools	✓	✓
Real-time collaboration	✓	✓
Version history	✓	✓
Offline mode	✓ (best)	—
Mobile apps	✓ (best)	—
Specs
Export formats	Standard	Basic
Our review
Pros	Automatic formatting for screenplay, stageplay, and multi-column scripts Real-time co-writing, comments, permissions, and approvals Production tools include breakdowns, schedules, budgets, and call sheets	Organizes manuscripts into sections, chapters, and scenes Combines planning, collaboration, and version history Typesets books and exports EPUB 3 or print-ready PDF
Cons	Free plan is limited to one project Version preview and restore are for subscribers Platform coverage and export breadth are limited	Works in a browser only, with no offline mode Has no mobile apps Exports are limited to EPUB 3 and print-ready PDF
Our verdict	Celtx brings scriptwriting and media production planning into a cloud-based workspace for screenwriters, stage writers, filmmakers, educators, and production teams. Its editors automatically format screenplay, stageplay, and multi-column… Read the review →	Reedsy Studio brings book planning, manuscript drafting, editing, and formatting into a browser-based workspace. It is aimed at authors taking a manuscript through to a finished book: Boards, notes, cards, and templates support planning,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Celtx — where it wins

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

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to one project
  • Version preview and restore are for subscribers
  • Platform coverage and export breadth are limited

• Reedsy Studio — where it wins

  • Organizes manuscripts into sections, chapters, and scenes
  • Combines planning, collaboration, and version history
  • Typesets books and exports EPUB 3 or print-ready PDF

  Where it doesn't

  • Works in a browser only, with no offline mode
  • Has no mobile apps
  • Exports are limited to EPUB 3 and print-ready PDF

• Celtx9.2/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  Scriptwriting and production planning for screenwriters working with collaborators.

  Visit CeltxFull verdict →
• Reedsy Studio9.1/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A focused book-writing workspace with planning, collaboration, and EPUB/PDF publishing.

  Visit Reedsy StudioFull verdict →