Celtx vs Revision Screenwriter

Celtx9.1Visit Revision Screenwriter7.7Visit

Higher score Celtx #2 in Screenwriting Software 9.1/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Celtx

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Revision Screenwriter #8 in Screenwriting Software 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit site

• Celtx fits best

  Writers moving from scripts into production

• Revision Screenwriter fits best

  Revision-heavy production teams

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Side by side

Feature	Celtx 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Revision Screenwriter 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	7.7
Ranking	#2 in Screenwriting Software	#8 in Screenwriting Software
Best for	Writers moving from scripts into production	Revision-heavy production teams
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$11.24/mo	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, macOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Features Celtx 1/4 · Revision Screenwriter 3/4
Real-time collaboration	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Offline mode	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Revision tracking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Production breakdown tools	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	web, windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Export formats	standard	PDF, Fountain, Fade In, FDX
Our review
Pros	Automatic formatting for screenplay, stageplay, and multi-column scripts Real-time collaboration with comments, permissions, and approvals Production tools for breakdowns, schedules, budgets, and call sheets	Deep history for drafts, passes, revisions, and script elements Live collaboration, production tagging, and scene scheduling export Web, desktop, mobile, table reads, recovery, and customizable reports
Cons	The Free plan is limited to one project Advanced production features require paid or specific plans Offline editing availability differs between web and Android descriptions	Production features may be more than casual writers need Real-time collaboration works over the internet or a local network Its workflow is centered on screenplay and production exports
Our verdict	Celtx is cloud-based software for screenwriters, stage writers, filmmakers, studios, educators, and media production teams. It covers automatic screenplay, stageplay, and multi-column script formatting, while also extending into story… Read the review →	Revision Screenwriter is free screenwriting software for writers and production teams managing structured drafts, revisions, and passes. It combines screenplay formatting with side-by-side draft comparison, real-time collaboration,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Celtx — where it wins

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

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan is limited to one project
  • Advanced production features require paid or specific plans
  • Offline editing availability differs between web and Android descriptions

• Revision Screenwriter — where it wins

  • Deep history for drafts, passes, revisions, and script elements
  • Live collaboration, production tagging, and scene scheduling export
  • Web, desktop, mobile, table reads, recovery, and customizable reports

  Where it doesn't

  • Production features may be more than casual writers need
  • Real-time collaboration works over the internet or a local network
  • Its workflow is centered on screenplay and production exports

• Celtx9.1/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A strong fit for writers who need production planning beyond screenplay formatting.

  Visit CeltxFull verdict →
• Revision Screenwriter7.7/10 · Free plan

  A free, revision-focused workspace for screenwriters and production teams.

  Visit siteFull verdict →