Celtx Alternatives for Linux

Celtx is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Celtx and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Celtx are Story Architect (STARC), Quoll Writer, Trelby and Scrite.

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  1. Manuskript icon
     178 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.

    177 Manuskript alternatives

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    • Since 2016

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  2. 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.

    79 Story Architect (STARC) alternatives

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    • Since 2022

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Android
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  3. Quoll Writer icon
     44 likes

    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.

    118 Quoll Writer alternatives

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    • Since 2015

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  4. Trelby icon
     33 likes

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

    58 Trelby alternatives

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    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Trelby
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  5. Scrite icon
     7 likes

    Scrite is an open-source screenwriting application based in Bengaluru, India. Unlike most screenwriting tools designed primarily for English, Scrite natively supports Indian language screenwriting; at launch it supported 11 Indian languages including Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada...

    31 Scrite alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Since 2021

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Fade In icon
     6 likes

    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.

    33 Fade In alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. 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.

    75 Rayuela Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  8. WriterSolo icon
     3 likes

    WriterSolo is a free version of WriterDuet professional scriptwriting software that is not synced to any servers.

    23 WriterSolo alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  9. bibisco icon
     118 likes

    Offers novel writers an organized workspace to structure chapters, develop characters, manage locations, arrange scenes, track timelines, add notes, conduct narrative analysis, and export manuscripts, with mobile support and cloud synchronization features.

    88 bibisco alternatives

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    • Since 2014

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. SceneWeaver icon
     1 like

    SceneWeaver is a writing and project organisation tool for novels, research, role-playing campaigns, scripts, and other large documents.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Nulis icon
     15 likes

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

    53 Nulis alternatives

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    • Since 2017

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  12. FLIX icon
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    FLIX is a visual story development tool for feature film, TV production, games, and more. Designed to promote fast-paced creative collaboration, FLIX removes the technical barriers that can cause frustration and slow you down.

    10 FLIX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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