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Book Formatting Software: Compare Plans and Platforms
Book formatting tools prepare files for publication. Compare the operating systems they support and check for a free plan or trial.
This board’s signal score is out of 10. Marks indicate which tools list a public API, open-source code, or a free tier.
- 11 platforms
- 4 with a free tier
- Checked 23 Oct 2026
- 1 BB
Blurb BookWrightstore.blurb.comBookWright is Blurb’s free desktop application for designing and publishing books and other printed projects.
- 2 KAKotobee Authorkotobee.com
An ebook editor with interactive media and quizzes, a free plan and exports to 12+ formats.
- 3 S
Scrivenerliteratureandlatte.com - 4 AI
Adobe InDesignadobe.comDesktop publishing software for books, with templates and tools for page and cover design.
- 5 QQuarkXPressquark.com
Page-layout software for books and other publications, available on desktop and mobile; plans from $18 monthly.
- 6 V
Vellumvellum.pubMac software for formatting ebooks and print books, with a free plan.
- 7 J
Jutohjutoh.comBook software that formats fiction and nonfiction for Kindle, EPUB, print and speech; from $45.
- 8 PAPapyrus Authorpapyrus.de
Book writing and publishing software for Mac and Windows; starts at $279 with a 7-day trial.
- 9 D
Designrrdesignrr.ioDesignrr uses AI or existing blog posts, podcasts, videos and PDFs to create eBooks, show notes, flipbooks, transcripts, PDFs and web pages.
- 10 A
Atticusatticus.ioBook formatting and publishing software with real-time collaboration; starts at $147.
- 11 RBReedsy Book EditorReedsy
Free book editor with a paid Craft plan available for £4.99 a month.
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How to choose
Which operating systems and devices should it support?
Start with the device or operating system where you plan to format books.
Can I try it or use a free plan?
A free plan and a time-limited trial are distinct options for trying software. The list identifies Blurb BookWright, Kotobee Author, Reedsy Book Editor, and Vellum as having free plans. InDesign’s listed pricing note is a 7-day trial.
What is the price of book formatting software?
Pricing depends on the product. Maker-published notes list Designrr from $29 per month, Kotobee Author from $150, and QuarkXPress from $18 per user per month on an annual plan. Check the maker’s current terms before buying.
Can I change or reuse the software's code?
Check the open-source mark if access to the software’s code matters to you. The listed tools are marked as not open source.
Questions
Which book formatting tools offer a free plan?
The list identifies Blurb BookWright, Kotobee Author, Reedsy Book Editor, and Vellum as having free plans.
Is there a trial for Adobe InDesign?
InDesign’s listed pricing note is a 7-day trial, and it has no free plan.
Which platforms support book formatting software?
Options represented on the list are macOS, Windows, iOS, web, Linux, and Android. Support varies by tool.
Does any book formatting software on the list have open-source code?
The tools on this list are marked as not open source.
What are some listed prices for book formatting software?
Prices vary. Maker-published examples include Designrr from $29 per month, Kotobee Author from $150, and QuarkXPress from $18 per user per month on an annual plan.
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