Celtx AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Text Editors

The best Text Editor alternative to Celtx is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Celtx and 11 are Text Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Text Editor alternatives to Celtx are Story Architect (STARC), Rayuela Editor, Highland and WriterDuet.

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  1. Manuskript icon

    Manuskript

     169 likes

    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.

    121 Manuskript alternatives

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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.

    Snow Code
    Positive
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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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    • Manuskript is Free and Open SourceCeltx is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Story Architect (STARC) icon

    Story Architect (STARC)

     15 likes

    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.

    45 Story Architect (STARC) alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Android
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  4. Rayuela Editor icon

    Rayuela Editor

     1 like

    Rayuela Editor is moderm, privacy-focused writing environment designed for long-form fiction (novels, screenplays, and theses). It bridges the gap between the structural power of Scrivener and the portability of modern web technology, wrapped in a native desktop application.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  5. Highland icon

    Highland

     3 likes

    With Highland, crafting a perfectly-formatted screenplay is as simple as writing an email. Just type. Highland will make it look good.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  6. WriterDuet icon

    WriterDuet

     8 likes

    Collaborative screenwriting for everyone*

    *Great for solo writers as well!.

    11 WriterDuet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. JotterPad icon

    JotterPad

     22 likes

    Designed for creative writers, JotterPad is a plain text editor without the fuss and distraction of a word processor. It is perfect for writing books, novels, lyrics, poems, essays, drafts and screenplays.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
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  9. Nulis icon

    Nulis

     14 likes

    Nulis makes the process of outlining your stories, articles, or books easy, fun, and convenient.

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    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  10. Liquid Story Binder XE icon

    Liquid Story Binder XE

     19 likes

    Liquid Story Binder XE is a uniquely designed word processor for professional and aspiring authors, poets, and novelists. Writing software for those who require the editing ability of a commercial text editor as well as a document tracking system.

    35 Liquid Story Binder XE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. First Draft icon

    First Draft

     2 likes

    First Draft, developed by a 15-year professional writer, is an offline, artificially intelligent writing tool that assists a huge number of literary tasks.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Clapperbie

     1 like

    Clapperbie is the first screenwriting and production platform designed for franchises, series, and cinematic universes. Go beyond single scripts and manage entire story worlds in one unified workspace.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Screenshot of script formatting and scene management interface in Clapperbie
     
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