Celtx Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Celtx for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac 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 Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Celtx are Scrivener, Story Architect (STARC), Quoll Writer and bibisco.

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  1. Manuskript icon

    Manuskript

     171 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.

    129 Manuskript alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Manuskript vs Celtx Comments
    Miki Marshall
    Negative
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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.

    • Manuskript is Free and Open SourceCeltx is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Scrivener

     263 likes

    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.

    136 Scrivener alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
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    • PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    • Wine
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  4. Story Architect (STARC) icon

    Story Architect (STARC)

     19 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.

    51 Story Architect (STARC) alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Android
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    Arc Studio Pro

    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...

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    Quoll Writer

     41 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.

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    • Windows
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    • Linux
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    Quoll Writer vs Celtx Comments
    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.

    • Quoll Writer is Free and Open SourceCeltx is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. bibisco icon

    bibisco

     86 likes

    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.

    62 bibisco alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Electron
    • Node.JS
    Novel architecture
     
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    bibisco vs Celtx Comments
    Miki Marshall
    Negative
    2

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

    • bibisco is Freemium and Open SourceCeltx is Freemium and Proprietary
    • bibisco is Privacy focusedCeltx is not according to our users
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    Final Draft

     27 likes

    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.

    61 Final Draft alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Story Map
     
  10. Fade In icon

    Fade In

     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.

    20 Fade In alternatives

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    Wellcome on Windows
     
  11. Scrite icon

    Scrite

     6 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...

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    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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  12. Storyist icon

    Storyist

     11 likes

    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.

    60 Storyist alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Full-Featured Word Processor (Mac)
     
  13. Arc Studio Pro icon

    Arc Studio Pro

     1 like

    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
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
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  14. Highland icon

    Highland

     4 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

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  15. Rayuela Editor icon

    Rayuela Editor

     2 likes

    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

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    • Online
    Dark Mode
     
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