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Head-to-head · Video Production Management Software

Yamdu vs Celtx

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Yamdu #1 in Video Production Management Software 9.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Yamdu
Celtx #6 in Video Production Management Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Celtx

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreYamdu · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly Celtx
  • Free trialonly Celtx

Yamdu scores higher on our rubric for video production management software: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Celtx offers free plan; Yamdu doesn't.

Yamdu is the better fit for end-to-end professional production teams. Celtx is the better fit for writers and small productions needing continuity.

  • Yamdu fits best

    End-to-end professional production teams

  • Celtx fits best

    Writers and small productions needing continuity

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Side by side

Feature Yamdu 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Celtx 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.9
Ranking #1 in Video Production Management Software #6 in Video Production Management Software
Best for End-to-end professional production teams Writers and small productions needing continuity
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price €39/mo $11.24/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, macOS, Android
Features Yamdu 0/6 · Celtx 0/6
Script breakdowns Not checked yet Not checked yet
Production scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Call sheets Not checked yet Not checked yet
Budget tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Crew and cast management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Location management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile app platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers breakdowns, scheduling, call sheets, budgets, and departments
  • Connects production data with calendars, creative tools, Slack, and Zapier
  • Includes AI assistance, mobile apps, permissions, watermarking, and time tracking
  • Automatic formatting for screenplay, stageplay, and multi-column scripts
  • Real-time co-writing with comments, permissions, approvals, and shareable links
  • Breakdowns, schedules, budgets, call sheets, and shot lists in one workspace
Cons
  • No permanent free plan; the free offering is a trial
  • Core costs €239 monthly or €179 monthly with annual billing
  • Signature pricing and included capacity are customized
  • The Free plan supports one project
  • Script history preview and restore are for subscribers
  • Offline access differs between the web product and Android app
Our verdict

Yamdu is a cloud-based production management platform for film, television, commercials, documentaries, and other media productions. It brings script import and breakdowns, shooting schedules, call sheets, budgeting, cast and crew…

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Celtx is cloud-based software for screenwriters, stage writers, filmmakers, studios, educators, and media production teams. Its automatic screenplay, stageplay, and multi-column formatting supports writing workflows, while beat sheets,…

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  1. YamduVideo Production Management Software 9.4Paid
  2. CeltxVideo Production Management Software 8.9Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Yamdu — where it wins

    • Covers breakdowns, scheduling, call sheets, budgets, and departments
    • Connects production data with calendars, creative tools, Slack, and Zapier
    • Includes AI assistance, mobile apps, permissions, watermarking, and time tracking

    Where it doesn't

    • No permanent free plan; the free offering is a trial
    • Core costs €239 monthly or €179 monthly with annual billing
    • Signature pricing and included capacity are customized

  • Celtx — where it wins

    • Automatic formatting for screenplay, stageplay, and multi-column scripts
    • Real-time co-writing with comments, permissions, approvals, and shareable links
    • Breakdowns, schedules, budgets, call sheets, and shot lists in one workspace

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan supports one project
    • Script history preview and restore are for subscribers
    • Offline access differs between the web product and Android app
  • Yamdu9.4/10 · Paid

    A broad production workspace covering planning, scheduling, budgeting, collaboration, and delivery.

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  • Celtx8.9/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A strong continuity-focused workspace spanning script development through production planning.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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