The Producers Suite vs Celtx
Both take you from the script into production planning. Celtx is a long-running script editor with production tools on its Team plan or as add-ons. The Producers Suite opens every app on a free account and also covers casting calls, contracts, table reads, posters and profit share.
What each one covers
Stage by stage, from first idea to revenue. “Not listed” means we could not find it on Celtx's own site on October 15, 2026; check their site for changes.
| Job | The Producers Suite | Celtx |
|---|---|---|
| Idea boards before there is a script | Yes — Idea Hub boards, sent into Writers Room | Not listed |
| Write the screenplay | Yes — Writers Room; exports PDF, Final Draft (FDX), Fountain | Yes — Screenplay, AV and stage play editors, all plans |
| Script breakdown | Yes — Film Assistant AI breakdown | Yes — Team plan, or add-on on Writer plans |
| Shooting schedule | Yes — Film Assistant | Yes — Team plan, or add-on |
| Budget | Yes — Built from the breakdown | Yes — Team plan, or add-on |
| Call sheets | Yes — Film Assistant | Yes — Team plan, or add-on |
| Shot lists and storyboards | Yes — Shot planning and storyboard frames | Yes — Writer Pro and up |
| Casting calls and applications | Yes — Selection Board: post roles, get applications | Not listed — has cast and crew lists |
| Contracts and signatures | Yes — Contract Assistant, with e-signature | Not listed |
| Table reads | Yes — The Table | Not listed |
| Film poster | Yes — Poster Generator | Not listed |
| Narrated audio of the script | Yes — Text to Audio | Not listed |
| Revenue and profit share | Yes — Profit Share | Not listed |
Where Celtx is the better fit
- More script formats: multi-column AV scripts and stage plays alongside screenplays.
- Education and student plans with seats for whole classes.
- Team plans for 3 to 15 people with collaboration built in.
Where The Producers Suite is the better fit
- Breakdown, schedule, budget and call sheets open on a free account, with no separate add-on.
- Casting is built in: post roles on Selection Board, collect applications, keep backups on standby.
- Contracts and deal memos generated from your cast and crew, then signed online in Contract Assistant.
- The steps after the shoot plan: table reads, an AI poster, narrated audio and profit-share statements.
Pricing
The Producers Suite
A free account opens all 10 apps. Paid All-Access plans start at $25/mo and add monthly Producers Credits, one balance shared by every app. Credits are only used by AI actions; working by hand is free. See plans
Celtx
Celtx has a free plan (one project, one seat). Writer, Writer Pro and Team are paid, with 25% off yearly. Production planning tools come with Team or as an add-on on the Writer plans. Their pricing page did not show dollar amounts when we checked: celtx.com/pricing.
Switching from Celtx
- Export your screenplay from Celtx as a PDF and upload it to Film Assistant to get an AI breakdown.
- Your script never gets locked in: Writers Room exports to PDF, Final Draft (FDX), Fountain and plain text.
- Each app has a step-by-step tutorial at theproducerssuite.com/tutorials.php.
Questions
Is The Producers Suite a Celtx alternative?
For screenwriting plus production planning, yes. Celtx has more script formats, such as AV scripts and stage plays. The Producers Suite includes breakdown, budget and call sheets on every account, and adds casting calls, contracts, table reads, posters and profit share.
Do I need an add-on for breakdowns and call sheets?
Not in The Producers Suite. Film Assistant is open on a free account; AI actions such as the script breakdown use Producers Credits.
What does it cost?
A free account opens all 10 apps. Paid All-Access plans start at $25/mo and add monthly credits shared by every app.
Run your next script through it
Upload a screenplay and see the breakdown, budget and call sheets it builds.
Sources for Celtx, checked October 15, 2026: Celtx pricing. Celtx is a trademark of its owner; this page is our own comparison and is not endorsed by them.