Best Book Layout Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Atticus is ranked #1 of 26 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Bookmint and Folio Studio. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Bookmint. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Folius at $8.25/mo.
Book layout software helps turn written material into designed pages for print, ebooks, or both. Compared on layout model, cover layout, and master pages, the entries also include bleed settings and export options for ebooks and print PDFs. These details can help you assess whether a tool suits your design process and the formats you need to produce. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost considerations. Options shown include Atticus, Calamus Compile, and Storyloft, along with Blurb BookWright and Bookmint. Consider the kind of book you are preparing and which page-design and production features matter to your workflow.
26 book layout software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Atticus iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3$147/mo
- 2 Bookmint No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1Free Ebook export: YesPrint PDF export: YesCover layout: Yes
- 3 Folio Studio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1€9/mo Ebook export: YesPrint PDF export: YesCover layout: Yes
- 4 Storyloft No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6$33.17/mo Ebook export: YesPrint PDF export: YesCover layout: Yes
- 5 Calamus Compile iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5$189/mo Ebook export: YesPrint PDF export: Yes
- 6 Blurb BookWright No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3Free
- 7 typesetting.ai No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$12/mo Ebook export: YesPrint PDF export: YesCover layout: No
- 8 Koberger No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Ebook export: YesPrint PDF export: Yes
- 9 Coverfairy No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$12/mo Ebook export: YesPrint PDF export: YesCover layout: Yes
- 10 Pressbooks No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Ebook export: YesPrint PDF export: YesCover layout: Yes
- 11 Vellum No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8
- 12 Folius No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8$8.25/mo Ebook export: YesPrint PDF export: Yes
- 13 Dibbly Create No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Ebook export: YesPrint PDF export: YesCover layout: Yes
- 14 BookSetter No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3 Ebook export: YesPrint PDF export: Yes
- 15 Layoutly No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$29/mo Ebook export: YesPrint PDF export: Yes
- 16 Nueel No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2 Ebook export: YesPrint PDF export: YesCover layout: Yes
- 17 Lacuna No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2
- 18 Jutoh No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9$20/mo Ebook export: YesPrint PDF export: NoCover layout: Yes
- 19 Cambric No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Ebook export: YesPrint PDF export: YesCover layout: No
- 20 LiberScript No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Ebook export: YesPrint PDF export: YesCover layout: Yes
- 21 Kindle Create No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4
- 22 Eternida No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Print PDF export: YesCover layout: Yes
- 23 PRINGEN No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Print PDF export: YesCover layout: Yes
- 24 Kotobee Author No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Ebook export: Yes
- 25 Layout Department No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.8
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which book layout software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Atticus is ranked #1 of 26 with a score of 8.3. Bookmint is second and Folio Studio third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Folius has the lowest first paid tier we found: $8.25/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.