One is the entertainment industry standard.
The other is free for all to use.
But this Sunday, only one can be the best in the biz.
Its currently in version 10, and is used in professional theatre, television, and film production.
Final Draft has apps available onWindows, Mac,iPhone, and iPad.
It started as desktop only software built on open, non-proprietary standards by a volunteer community.
Celtx can beused on Windows and Mac computers, and has apps available on iOS and Android.
If you take anything from this, its important to know that both platforms are powerful, comparable tools.
That said, they each have their own standout features.
Celtx, on the other hand, has more features for putting an entire production together.
What features you get with Celtx, however, depends on what you pay for.
Overall, the pricing structures are what really sets these two platforms apart.
If you buy a license you get everything the platform has to offer.
The Final Draft Reader software is exactly what it sounds like.
you might only open, read, and print scripts.
Instead of an all-in-one package like Final Draft, Celtx offers different tiers of monthly subscriptions.
Heres a quick rundown of what those tiers cost:
Basic Scriptwriting: Free.
Everything you’re gonna wanna write a screenplay from start to finish.
Story Development: $9.99 per member per month if billed annually, or $14.99 billed monthly.
It comes with script revision tracking, index cards, and storyboarding features.
Script Productions: $19.99 per member per month if billed annually, or $29.99 billed monthly.
This tier is ideal for a team of writers and producers working on a feature film.
Episodic Productions: $39.99 per member per month if billed annually, or $49.99 billed monthly.
This tier is ideal for a team of writers and producers working on a television show or series.
If youre working on a screenplay on your own, all you need is the free Basic Scriptwriting tier.
Youll have to make a Celtx account, but thats it.
Its widely considered the industry standard.
And, unfortunately, Celtx cannot export scripts as .fdx files.
Plus, its hard to beat free.
Its all you need.
Besides, no matter what you choose, remember that software doesnt write screenplayspeople do.
Pick a toolset you feel comfortable with and get typing.
