Best eBook Creation Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Bloom is ranked #1 of 27 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Plumati and Leanpub. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Plumati. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Koberger at $5/mo.
Turning a manuscript or other source material into an ebook involves decisions about layout, accessibility, and the files you need at the end. Compared on reflowable layout and fixed-layout support, these tools can be assessed against the reading experience you intend to create. Import formats, EPUB export, and PDF export help clarify how material can enter and leave the workflow; ebook validation and accessibility tools are additional considerations. AnyFlip, Bloom, and Book Creator are among the options shown. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing as well, then weigh the listed capabilities against your project’s format and production needs.
27 eBook creation 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 Bloom Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4Free EPUB export: YesPDF export: YesReflowable layout: Yes
- 2 Plumati iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8$14.99/mo EPUB export: YesPDF export: Yes
- 3 Leanpub No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2$8.99/mo EPUB export: YesPDF export: YesReflowable layout: Yes
- 4 Bookalope iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2 EPUB export: YesPDF export: YesReflowable layout: Yes
- 5 Book Creator iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1Free EPUB export: YesPDF export: YesReflowable layout: No
- 6 Atticus iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0$147/mo
- 7 AnyFlip iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$13.08/mo
- 8 Sigil No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free EPUB export: Yes
- 9 FlowPaper iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6$82.92/mo
- 10 Jutoh No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$20/mo
- 11 Pressbooks No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2$499.92/mo EPUB export: YesPDF export: Yes
- 12 Vellum No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 EPUB export: YesPDF export: Yes
- 13 Koberger No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$5/mo
- 14 XMLmind Ebook Compiler No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9Free EPUB export: YesPDF export: Yes
- 15 TapBookAuthor iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7
- 16 Kindle Create No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 EPUB export: YesPDF export: No
- 17 Lacuna No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 EPUB export: YesPDF export: Yes
- 18 StoryJumper No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free PDF export: Yes
- 19 Kotobee Author No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9
- 20 Designrr No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9 EPUB export: YesPDF export: YesReflowable layout: Yes
- 21 ePubEditor No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 EPUB export: YesPDF export: Yes
- 22 Ultimate eBook Creator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 EPUB export: YesPDF export: YesReflowable layout: Yes
- 23 PubCoder No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7
- 24 Magic Author No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 EPUB export: YesPDF export: YesReflowable layout: Yes
- 25 Vivliostyle No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 EPUB export: YesPDF export: Yes
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | EPUB export | PDF export |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bloom | 9.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | Plumati | 8.8 | Free plan | $14.99/mo | Yes | 14.99 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | Leanpub | 8.2 | Free plan | $8.99/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 4 | Bookalope | 8.2 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 5 | Book Creator | 8.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 6 | Atticus | 8.0 | No | $147/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 7 | AnyFlip | 7.8 | Free plan | $13.08/mo | Yes | 13.08 /mo | — | — |
| 8 | Sigil | 7.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | FlowPaper | 7.6 | Free plan | $82.92/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 10 | Jutoh | 7.3 | No | $20/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 11 | Pressbooks | 7.2 | No | $499.92/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 12 | Vellum | 7.0 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 13 | Koberger | 6.9 | Free plan | $5/mo | Yes | 9.99 /mo | — | — |
| 14 | XMLmind Ebook Compiler | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 15 | TapBookAuthor | 6.7 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 16 | Kindle Create | 6.6 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | No |
| 17 | Lacuna | 6.6 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 18 | StoryJumper | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 19 | Kotobee Author | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 20 | Designrr | 5.9 | No | — | No | 29 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 21 | ePubEditor | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 22 | Ultimate eBook Creator | 5.8 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 23 | PubCoder | 5.7 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 24 | Magic Author | 5.7 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 25 | Vivliostyle | 5.4 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which eBook creation software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Bloom is ranked #1 of 27 with a score of 9.4. Plumati is second and Leanpub third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Koberger has the lowest first paid tier we found: $5/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.