Celtx AlternativesNovel Authoring Tools and other similar apps like Celtx

Celtx is described as 'Based on the Firefox engine, supports standards, visual storyboarding, production scheduling, publication & international languages MUI support. Free tutorials, videos & wiki are available from the site. There is a very helpful community too' and is a Novel Authoring tool in the news & books category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Celtx for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, iPhone and Linux apps. The best Celtx alternative is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Celtx are Scrivener, Story Architect (STARC), bibisco and Quoll Writer.

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  1. Manuskript icon

    Manuskript

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    Open-source software offering a hierarchical outliner, distraction-free editor, character management, plot tools, Snowflake method support, section multi-organization, customizable writing workflows, cross-platform availability, and export to standard formats.

    118 Manuskript alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about Manuskript as an Alternative to Celtx
    Miki Marshall
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    Although Manuskript looks great for novels, as far as I can tell from their features list, it does not support screenplay formatting, which is one of the main things you'd want if you're coming from Celtx.

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    PERFECT! I love this app, you just need to fill the questions and click on next, ex : Title and metadata > Summary in 1 sentence > Summary in 1 paragraph > Full summary > Character profile > Plots profiles > Worlds characters > Outline > Editor. And you have a lot of other features.

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    • Some users think Manuskript is a great Celtx alternative, some don't.

    • Manuskript is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Celtx.

    • Manuskript is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Celtx.

    • Manuskript is Free and Open SourceCeltx is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Scrivener icon

    Scrivener

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    Tailored for extensive writing, this tool offers flexible structure and organization, integrates project outlines, supports various formats, and allows reorganization through drag and drop, ensuring research materials are within reach for efficient work.

    121 Scrivener alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    • Wine
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    • Scrivener is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Celtx.

    • Scrivener is the most popular commercial alternative to Celtx.

    • Scrivener is Paid and ProprietaryCeltx is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Story Architect (STARC) icon

    Story Architect (STARC)

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    A smooth yet powerful writing experience for devoted authors. With only wanted features and native workflow it runs faster than all your previous apps combined.

    42 Story Architect (STARC) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Android
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    • Story Architect (STARC) is the most popular Android alternative to Celtx.

    • Story Architect (STARC) is Freemium and Open SourceCeltx is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Story Architect (STARC) is LightweightCeltx is not according to our users
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    bibisco

     85 likes
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    Desktop application for novel structuring, offering chapter and scene management, distraction-free text editing, detailed timeline, character interviews, multilingual support, export to publishing formats, revision history, relationship diagrams, and writing goal tracking.

    52 bibisco alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron
    • Node.JS
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    Miki Marshall
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    Celtx is a dedicated screenwriting program, while this is designed for writing novels. The formatting and processes of each are significantly incompatible.

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    • Some users think bibisco is a great Celtx alternative, some don't.

    • bibisco is Freemium and Open SourceCeltx is Freemium and Proprietary
    • bibisco is Privacy focusedCeltx is not according to our users
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    Quoll Writer

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    Focus on your words not the interface. Quoll Writer is a writing application that helps you focus on your words. Clean and uncluttered. Feature rich. Features are where you would expect them to be.

    74 Quoll Writer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Quoll Writer as an Alternative to Celtx
    Miki Marshall
    Negative
    3

    Celtx is a dedicated screenwriting program, while this is designed for writing novels and prose. The formatting and processes of each are significantly incompatible.

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    • Quoll Writer is Free and Open SourceCeltx is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Final Draft

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    Use your creative energy to focus on the content; let Final Draft take care of the style. Final Draft is the number-one selling word processor specifically designed for writing movie scripts, television episodics and stage plays.

    50 Final Draft alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Untold Novel

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    Untold Novel is a fresh new approach to planning your next bestseller. It helps you keep all your notes, ideas, characters, locations, and much more organized in one convenient place.

    53 Untold Novel alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Trelby

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    Trelby is simple, fast and elegantly laid out to make screenwriting simple. It is infinitely configurable.

    26 Trelby alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Fade In

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    Fade In Professional Screenwriting Software is a complete application for writing motion picture screenplays, including tools for outlining, organizing, and navigating, plus extensive screenplay formatting and robust tools for managing rewrites and revisions.

    17 Fade In alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Gingko Writer

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    Gingko Writer is a text editor that uses a tree-like structure to help you organize and visualize your thoughts, making it easier to outline, draft, and refine complex texts.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Comments about Gingko Writer as an Alternative to Celtx
    Miki Marshall
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    This is a cool tool for creating and organizing ideas and stories for whatever you're writing, but it doesn't really do what Celtx does, which is writing in screenplay format.

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    • Gingko Writer is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Celtx.

    • Gingko Writer is Freemium and ProprietaryCeltx is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Storyist

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    A powerful writing environment for novelists and screenwriters

    Do you have a story to tell? Unlike conventional word processors, Storyist helps you track your plot, characters, and settings, and keeps all of your writing organized and accessible—so you can focus on telling your.

    47 Storyist alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Full-Featured Word Processor (Mac)
     
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    Arc Studio Pro

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    Distraction-free screenwriting software featuring real-time collaboration, automated versioning, data backup, comprehensive import and export options including Final Draft, PDF, Word, and Fountain formats, and tools for outlining, structure, and revision management.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
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