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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Celtx

    Score7.4 out of 10
    N/ACeltx is an all-in-one, real-time system for collaborating on the writing and planning of films, videos, games, and VR productions from the Canadian company of the same name. Higher pricing tiers and the Celtx Pro plan include project management features such as budgeting, resource scheduling, and reporting with a project management dashboard. The Celtx freemium plan includes access to the service's online script editor, allowing users to create and print scripts and screenplays as pdfs.N/A

    Google Drive

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AGoogle Drive is a cloud file storage, synchronization, and collaboration platform and service, that features Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides for document editing and presentation.

    $6

    per month

    Pricing
    CeltxGoogle Drive
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Basic
    $6.00
    per month
    Business
    $12.00
    per month
    Enterprise
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    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    CeltxGoogle Drive
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Discounts are available for students, educators, and non profit organizations.
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    Community Pulse
    CeltxGoogle Drive
    Considered Both Products
    Celtx
    Chose Celtx
    We prefer Celtx's user-friendly approach over Final Draft for its intuitive interface and ease of onboarding. Unlike Final Draft, which can have a steeper learning curve, Celtx allows us to dive straight into the creative process without getting bogged down by complex …
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    99%
    Would buy again
    113 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
    107 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    110 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    76 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    99%
    Implementation went as expected
    87 Answers
    Features
    CeltxGoogle Drive
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Celtx and Google Drive
    Feature
    Celtx
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Google Drive
    -
    Ratings
    Task Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scheduling8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow Automation8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Access8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Visual planning tools8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Celtx and Google Drive
    Feature
    Celtx
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Google Drive
    7.7
    209 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Versioning10.01 Ratings8.2184 Ratings
    Document collaboration10.01 Ratings8.4206 Ratings
    Access control10.01 Ratings8.2204 Ratings
    Device sync10.01 Ratings7.7194 Ratings
    Video files00 Ratings7.5178 Ratings
    Audio files00 Ratings7.9172 Ratings
    File search00 Ratings5.9208 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Security & Administration
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Celtx and Google Drive
    Feature
    Celtx
    -
    Ratings
    Google Drive
    8.1
    203 Ratings
    7% below category average
    User and role management00 Ratings8.2191 Ratings
    File organization00 Ratings7.4202 Ratings
    Device management00 Ratings8.799 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Platform
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Celtx and Google Drive
    Feature
    Celtx
    -
    Ratings
    Google Drive
    8.3
    202 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Performance00 Ratings8.1200 Ratings
    Reliability00 Ratings8.3202 Ratings
    Storage Reports00 Ratings8.587 Ratings
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    Score7.9 out of 10
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    Score9.9 out of 10
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    Score9.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    CeltxGoogle Drive
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.3
    (210 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.9
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (40 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (7 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (48 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    CeltxGoogle Drive
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Celtx
    In our experience at Eight Engines, Celtx shines in multi-faceted projects that require extensive pre-production planning. For instance, when working on Transport for Greater Manchester's promotional videos, the software's breakdown features helped us meticulously plan everything from location shoots to talent schedules, ensuring a smooth operation. Similarly, its robust scriptwriting tools were invaluable in our work with the BBC, where nuanced storytelling is key. However, for smaller, quick-turnaround projects, such as social media clips or internal training videos, Celtx can be a bit of an overkill. The platform's comprehensive features may not be fully utilised, making simpler tools or templates sometimes more efficient for these tasks. Additionally, Celtx's pricing model might not be cost-effective for freelancers or smaller teams that only need a scriptwriting tool, without the additional pre-production features. Overall, while Celtx is an excellent all-in-one solution for complex video projects, it might be less appropriate for simpler tasks or smaller teams with budget constraints.
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    Google
    It is possible to share files and folders with up to 200 email addresses, as well as with persons outside the company.Use the drop-down arrow to select who may see, comment on, or change the file or folder before sending out an invitation.I am very much impressed with this feature
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    Pros
    Celtx
    • Scripts
    • Call sheets
    • Schedules
    Incentivized
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    Google
    • Any user with access can store a file using different platforms like Android, IOS, Windows, or Ubuntu (Desktop version)
    • You can share files with any number of different users with different access rights or you can even keep it public by providing the access link and assign different rights for public access
    • You can open Excel/Word files using google software Sheets/Docs in the browser environment without having to install software like Microsoft Office etc on your Windows OS
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    Cons
    Celtx
    • Storyboarding
    • Modernised UX
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    Google
    • Having a little bit more control and clarity over what is shared and how it is shared would be a useful improvement.
    • Could be more robust and flexible as far as assigning restrictions.
    • Google Sheets could be enhanced because Excel really is not there yet as a product with equal capabilities as there are still quite a few limitations to the functionality.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Celtx
    No answers on this topic
    Google
    It's perfect for me. It keeps things saved and is easy to remove items if needed. Also, I very much enjoy the formatting options. Along with the integrations it has for SSO. Overall, this is the most user friendly system I have ever come across.
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    Usability
    Celtx
    No answers on this topic
    Google
    It's easy enough to use for computer users of all ages and skill levels. I am an advanced user, and I think the hardest part might be showing someone how to download and set up the app on their device if they weren't too familiar with computers, but overall it is very easy to understand.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Celtx
    No answers on this topic
    Google
    Always available
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    Performance
    Celtx
    No answers on this topic
    Google
    The documents load fairly quickly and also update in real time, especially given the fact that multiple people can be using it at once. The "Offline" feature works great to allow the user to make edits and access the document without access to the internet, and then sync changes later once they're back.
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    Support Rating
    Celtx
    No answers on this topic
    Google
    It takes a few days for customer support to get back to you. Although, I have not had to use support too often. Once you get an email back, they are very thorough and work hard to fix the problem quickly. It is a really great resource and a great way to get the help you need if you're stuck. A phone call also works quickly but you have to call during specific times.
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    In-Person Training
    Celtx
    No answers on this topic
    Google
    The effective google workspace using training that my organization received and was conducted by me (as a team lead of the ICT team) was mind-blowing and as a result, our staff is performing well in terms of using the application for their daily jobs than before. Now, in my institution, all teachers and all the administrative personnel are very much interested in cloud storage facilities, in previous my institution was afraid of losing all important documents in the cloud storage. But, after having received the training they are now realized that if anyone has only one google account then he or she can use 15GB of cloud storage freely and they are now happy because now it is not necessary for anyone to carry the traditional pen drive.
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    Implementation Rating
    Celtx
    No answers on this topic
    Google
    It's an extremely easy software to implement, once you sign up for a google account you automatically have access to google drive with a set amount of storage space. The business or Google Suite accounts have more storage space than a regular free account, but setting up and accessing google drive is very easy in both cases
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    Alternatives Considered
    Celtx
    We prefer Celtx's user-friendly approach over Final Draft for its intuitive interface and ease of onboarding. Unlike Final Draft, which can have a steeper learning curve, Celtx allows us to dive straight into the creative process without getting bogged down by complex functionalities. This streamlined user experience promotes collaboration, as team members can effortlessly switch between scriptwriting, pre-production planning, and other tasks. In a fast-paced agency setting, Celtx's accessibility is not just a preference but a necessity for efficient work.
    Incentivized
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    Google
    In short, Google Drive is better for independent users who store a normal amount of stuff. OneDrive makes more sense for businesses and teams that are doing heavy-duty storage or large-scale syncing. Realistically, though, most users will fall somewhere in between the two, where either platform would meet their needs.
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    Scalability
    Celtx
    No answers on this topic
    Google
    I have always been able to access
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    Return on Investment
    Celtx
    No answers on this topic
    Google
    • It has given our operation remote capabilities
    • Easier to access and understand client's need through collaborative enviroment
    • availability to digital resources fast and easy
    • saved our operation hundreds of dollars in physical storage (both investment and maintenance)
    • our operation became easier for new staff to get onboard: small learning curve to use it
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