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Head-to-head · Storyboarding Software

Storyboard That vs Celtx

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Storyboard That #5 in Storyboarding Software 8.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Try Storyboard That
Celtx #7 in Storyboarding Software 8.0/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Celtx

Storyboard That leads on 1 check, Celtx on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreStoryboard That · 8.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceStoryboard That · $9.99/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresCeltx · 1 of 4

Storyboard That scores higher on our rubric for storyboarding software: 8.4 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Storyboard That is cheaper to start at $9.99/user/mo against $11.24/user/mo.

Storyboard That is the better fit for educators and teams building visual storyboards. Celtx is the better fit for writers who need storyboards in a production suite.

  • Storyboard That fits best

    Educators and teams building visual storyboards

  • Celtx fits best

    Writers who need storyboards in a production suite

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Side by side

Feature Storyboard That 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Celtx 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.0
Ranking #5 in Storyboarding Software #7 in Storyboarding Software
Best for Educators and teams building visual storyboards Writers who need storyboards in a production suite
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $9.99/mo (best) $11.24/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days 7 days
Free trial length 14 days 7 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, macOS, Android
Features Storyboard That 0/4 · Celtx 1/4
Real-time collaboration Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Animatic tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Script import Not checked yet Not checked yet
Custom characters Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Export formats ZIP image pack, high-resolution image, social media image, animated GIF, PDF, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides standard
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 13+ layouts support storyboards, worksheets, grids, and timelines
  • Audio, annotations, version history, and image uploads add creative depth
  • Classroom collaboration and LMS rostering support education workflows
  • Free plan includes one project, collaboration, and shareable links
  • Beat sheets and storyboards sit alongside script editors and revision tools
  • Production tools include breakdowns, shot lists, schedules, and budgets
Cons
  • The Free plan limits creation to 2 storyboards per week
  • Free downloads include watermarks and the classic layout only
  • The Teams plan is priced per user, which can raise costs as teams grow
  • Storyboarding is part of a broader writing and production suite
  • Free plan is limited to one project and read-only history versions
  • Offline mode information differs between the Help Center and Android listing
Our verdict

Storyboard That is a browser-based tool for creating visual storyboards and graphic organizers. It suits educators, students, and teams that need to plan ideas with scenes, characters, speech bubbles, and text rather than a text-only…

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Celtx brings screenplay, stageplay, and multi-column script editors together with story development and production planning tools. It is aimed at screenwriters, stage writers, filmmakers, studios, educators, and media production teams. For…

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  1. Storyboard ThatStoryboarding Software 8.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. CeltxStoryboarding Software 8.0Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Storyboard That — where it wins

    • 13+ layouts support storyboards, worksheets, grids, and timelines
    • Audio, annotations, version history, and image uploads add creative depth
    • Classroom collaboration and LMS rostering support education workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan limits creation to 2 storyboards per week
    • Free downloads include watermarks and the classic layout only
    • The Teams plan is priced per user, which can raise costs as teams grow

  • Celtx — where it wins

    • Free plan includes one project, collaboration, and shareable links
    • Beat sheets and storyboards sit alongside script editors and revision tools
    • Production tools include breakdowns, shot lists, schedules, and budgets

    Where it doesn't

    • Storyboarding is part of a broader writing and production suite
    • Free plan is limited to one project and read-only history versions
    • Offline mode information differs between the Help Center and Android listing
  • Storyboard That8.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A browser-based storyboard tool with strong classroom collaboration and export options.

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  • Celtx8.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A scriptwriting suite with storyboards, collaboration, and production planning tools.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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