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SetHero vs Celtx
SetHero — the best Celtx alternative for call sheets.
Discover why producers and ADs are switching to SetHero for call sheets and crew management.
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Why producers and ADs love SetHero
SetHero is a powerful Celtx alternative for film production companies who want greater professionalism and flexibility from their call sheets.
Best call sheet template
1) Professional design, meets industry standards
Your call sheet represents your brand. Ditch the dilemma between clunky Excel templates or alternatives that look amateurish.
SetHero masterfully fuses professional industry standards with polished design, delivering a call sheet that’s both visually stunning and fully compliant.
Powerful customizations
2) Customize your call sheets your way
Your production is unique; your call sheets should be too. Unleash your creativity and forget the constraints of rigid templates. SetHero allows you to customize your call sheets, ensuring your call sheets are as unique and dynamic as your production.
Advanced importing and exporting
3) Set your data free!
Sick of your data being trapped in silos? Us too. That’s why we built SetHero with robust import and export options.
While some alternatives out there require payment just to download a PDF of your call sheet, we consider this basic functionality — and it’s always free. We even allow you to export your call sheet to Excel!
Amazing customer support
4) Get help in hours, not days
To some companies, you’re just a number. Not to us! We’re a relentlessly customer-centric company. You matter to us, and we’ll respond with lightning speed to help you out.
Powering productions worldwide
Head to head
Feature Comparison — SetHero vs Celtx
In the fast-paced world of film production, the right tool can make all the difference. When comparing top contenders like Celtx and SetHero, both offer unique strengths and trade-offs. But which is best for your needs?
Our feature comparison chart highlights the key aspects of each platform, helping you make an informed choice that fits your production needs and workflow preferences.
| Feature | SetHero | celtx |
|---|---|---|
| Script Writing / Breakdowns | No | Yes |
| Storyboards | No | Yes |
| Shot Lists | No | Yes |
| Call Sheets | Yes | Yes |
| Call sheet builder | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Customization | Yes | No |
| Page Options (multi pages, legal sizes, etc) | Yes | No |
| Printer-Friendly | Yes | No |
| Publish via SMS | Yes | No |
| Mobile call sheet | Yes | No |
| Delivery tracking & confirms | Yes | No |
| Production Reports | Yes | No |
| Instant PR from call sheet | Yes | No |
| Crew in/out times | Yes | No |
| Automatic OT calculation | Yes | No |
| Detailed Actor Times (SAG ready) | Yes | No |
| Importing / Exporting | Yes | Partial |
| Import contacts from Excel | Yes | No |
| Import scenes from script | Yes | Yes |
| Export call sheets to Excel | Yes | No |
| Movie Magic Scheduling import | Yes | No |
| Live Support | Yes | No |
| Pricing | Per-Project & Subscription | Subscription only |
| Free Trial | Yes | Yes |
| Subscription Starting Price | $19/mo | $59/mo |
| Multi-collaborators included | Yes | Yes |
| Annual Discount | Save 25% | Save 25% |
| Student Discount | Yes | No |
Choose SetHero
Why choose SetHero over Celtx?
Producers and ADs choose SetHero over Celtx for its dedicated focus on modern, professional call sheets. While Celtx treats call sheets as an afterthought, SetHero’s platform includes advanced features like SMS distribution, confirmation tracking, and instant production reports.
With an intuitive interface, you can create and send great-looking call sheets in under 20 minutes. Plus, SetHero offers better customization, mobile optimization, and a better user experience at a lower price.
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Why choose Celtx over SetHero?
Celtx is first-and-foremost a screenwriting platform with other pre-production tools bolted on. If you mainly need screenwriting tools and just want basic call sheets in the same place, Celtx can be a good option.
Their platform offers strong integration between scripts and production documents, which can make sense for writer-producers running smaller shows.
Our Final Consensus
SetHero delivers modern, powerful call sheets and crew management; Celtx shines in screenwriting but offers only basic call sheet features.
SetHero is right for you if…
SetHero was built by a former 2nd AD, and you can tell. It was designed to cater specifically to the needs of industry experts, and it provides comprehensive tools and features that streamline the production process, ensuring efficient coordination, scheduling, and organization on set. With SetHero, you can confidently manage your projects and enhance your productivity like never before.
If you require extensive customization options for your call sheets, SetHero is the perfect choice for you. With its robust features, SetHero allows you to tailor your call sheets to meet your specific needs. You’ll also ensure that the call sheets always look good in printed format.
The larger the project, the more details you need to fit on the call sheet and the more “standardized” your templates will have to become. SetHero shines in this area, as it was originally created for larger form projects.
SetHero offers clear pricing, with simple terms. If you want to pay for only a single project, know exactly what to budget for you by calculating the cost upfront and paying one-time. With our subscription pricing option, you can pay monthly or yearly, with the option to upgrade or cancel at any time.
Turn a call sheet into a production report in one click! Then, customize from there with any changes from the day. This is an ideal way to speed up your production report workflow and save time and hassle!
Celtx is right for you if…
Celtx has screenwriting functionality — SetHero does not. If you spend most of your time in the writer’s room and only occasionally need to distribute call sheets, Celtx’s writing-first approach could work for you.
While Celtx’s call sheets lack advanced features and can be clunky to use, they’re functional. For small indie productions with simple logistics and fixed shooting locations, their basic templates get the job done.
Celtx does a great job of having your script and production data in the same software, but it’s not the best for importing and exporting data. If you need to be able to import or export from Excel, then SetHero is probably a better choice. But if not, then Celtx may be totally suitable!
Flexible pricing that’s built for production
Plans starting at:
$19/month
Per-project pricing options
Ditch the subscription! With SetHero, you can pay a one-time cost per project.
Collaborators included
We allow adding project admins without charging per-seat.
Save more with annual plans
Save 25% when you switch to an annual plan.
Call sheets shouldn’tcost 3× more
Celtx’s cheapest plan that includes call sheets starts at $59/mo. SetHero starts at $19/mo — with call sheets, tracking, and production reports built in.
$59/mo
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SetHero
Starting price
Built for the production day
Less software theater. More proof.
SetHero focuses on the workflows crews feel every day — not just a longer checklist of features.
Visibility after send
Know who has seen the plan.
Track delivery, views, and confirmations without chasing the crew across separate email and text threads.
From call sheet to wrap
Production reports without rebuilding the day.
Turn the information already on your call sheet into detailed daily production reporting with less duplicate entry.
Free white-glove migration
Switch without starting over.
Import your Celtx data today: when you’re ready to evaluate SetHero, let our team help you migrate your existing data over. This can usually be done within 1-2 business days, and is completely free!
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Testimonial
CS-03125/5
“I always use SetHero — at this point, it's not even a decision! The ability to see who has viewed and confirmed their call times is invaluable.”
Rebekah Hynes
2nd Assistant Director · Feature Films
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G2-00155/5
“When working on productions, this is so helpful that I have paid out of pocket for the option when production was hesitant to spend the money. Worth every penny.”
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CS-02565/5
“I have been getting lots of positive feedback on the call sheets. Basically, you are making me look like a rock star with the cast and crew!”
Sali Diamond
Film Producer · Independent
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CS-01475/5
“We're significantly more productive now that we're using SetHero. Spinning up a new call sheet for a shoot is quick and simple.”
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G2-00335/5
“One of the biggest perks of using SetHero is the capacity to send call sheets VIA TEXT and email. It's life-changing.”
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CS-00895/5
“I'm a huge fan of SetHero. I have been making call sheets for 20 years and you guys cracked it! By far the best, most intuitive, and dare I say fun to use call sheet solution out there.”
Jason Moore
Film Professor · Brooklyn College
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CS-02035/5
“The key to a good production is great communication. Empower your team by giving them access to all the information they need.”
Evan Scott
VP of Production · Levitate Media
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G2-00275/5
“This software saves so much time and energy creating call sheets, especially on long term shoots. The confirmations and view counts also offer a ton of peace of mind that the CS was received by cast and crew.”
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CS-01785/5
“I just want to give SetHero the hugest shout-out. It has changed lives at our production company in the best way.”
Jacob Barkey
CEO · Sawmill Creative
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G2-00415/5
“You can't keep people from saying "I didn't get the call sheet..." but you can show them proof they got it when they do.”
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