A subscription ($7/mo or $49/year) with unlimited local projects, clean KDP/Ingram export, device previews, AI publishing credits, and 25 cloud projects / 10 GB while subscribed.

Yes. Manusly runs on Windows 10+ and macOS 12+.

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Book formatting software priced for indie authors

Q: What is Publisher Lifetime?

A one-time $199 license. You keep the app version you bought, get 1 year of updates, advanced AI publishing tools, all previews, and 25 cloud projects / 10 GB for the first year (then Cloud Renew at $19/year).

Q: How much cloud storage is included?

Author Pass and Publisher include 25 cloud projects and 10 GB. After Publisher’s first year, Cloud Renew is $19/year if you want to keep cloud sync.

Q: Does it work offline?

Yes. Writing and export happen on your computer. Cloud is optional backup and sync. Free accounts need occasional online session checks.

Q: How do I subscribe or buy?

Download the app, create an account, then choose Author Pass or Publisher Lifetime from Pricing. Freemius handles checkout.

Q: How does Manusly compare to Dabble pricing?

Dabble Writer plans start around $19/month for novel writing (Plot Grid, cloud sync). Manusly Author Pass starts at $7/month or $49/year and adds KDP-ready EPUB, Kindle, and print PDF export. See our Manusly vs Dabble comparison for feature details.

Q: How does Manusly compare to Atticus pricing?

Atticus sells a one-time license around $147 focused on formatting. Manusly Publisher Lifetime is $199 and combines writing, Plot Grid planning, formatting, device preview, and export — or start free and upgrade when ready.

Q: Is there a free trial?

Yes. Sign in free with 1 project and explore the editor. Upgrade when you need clean exports, unlimited projects, or cloud backup — no credit card required to start.

Start free in the browser — no credit card. Upgrade when you need clean KDP exports, unlimited projects, and Plot Grid planning.

Import and preview your full manuscript on Free. Unlock clean EPUB and print PDF when you publish. Author Pass from $7/mo; Publisher Lifetime $199 one-time (verify competitor prices on their sites).

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Free / Starter

Format and preview your real book before you pay.

Local: 1 active project

Full manuscript import (DOCX)
Complete book preview on all devices
Basic themes & KDP validation
Watermarked sample export
No credit card required

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Author Pass

$7 /mo

or $49/year (−42%)

For authors actively writing and publishing books.

Local: Unlimited

Cloud: 25 projects · 10 GB

Unlimited local projects
Clean KDP / Ingram export
Print + iPhone + Kindle preview
Illustrated books included
AI publishing tools · monthly credits
25 cloud projects · 10 GB while subscribed

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Lifetime

Publisher Lifetime

$199 one-time

For authors and publishers who prefer a one-time license.

Local: Unlimited

Cloud: 25 projects · 10 GB

Unlimited local projects · keep your version
Clean export · all devices + fullscreen
Advanced illustration module
Advanced AI publishing tools
25 cloud projects · 10 GB for year 1, then $19/yr
1 year of updates included

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How Manusly pricing compares

Competitor prices are summarized from public pages — verify on vendor sites before purchase.

Tool	Monthly	Lifetime	KDP export	Offline desktop
Manusly	From $7/mo	$199 one-time	Yes — EPUB, Kindle, print PDF	Yes — Windows & macOS
Atticus	—	~$147 one-time (verify)	EPUB & print PDF	Desktop + web (verify)
Vellum	—	Mac one-time (verify)	EPUB & print PDF	Mac only
Reedsy Studio	Free tier (verify)	—	Verify on Reedsy	Browser / cloud

Manusly vs Atticus Manusly vs Vellum Manusly vs Reedsy Atticus alternative

Everything you need to plan, write, and publish

Plot Grid & Story Bible

Scene cards, POV filters, and character notes beside your manuscript — a practical alternative to draft-only novel apps.

Professional formatting

17 themes, 80+ book fonts, drop caps, and print trim presets without touching CSS.

Device preview

Inspect Print, Kindle, iPhone, and iPad layouts before you upload to KDP or IngramSpark.

KDP-ready export

EPUB3, Kindle packaging, print-ready PDF, and DOCX from one structured project.

Optional cloud backup

25 projects and 10 GB on paid plans — your local files stay primary.

You own your work

Offline-first desktop projects. Export anytime. No subscription required to keep your files.

Feature / Package

Feature / Package	Free / Starter	Author Pass	Publisher Lifetime
Price	$0	$7/mo or $49/yr (−42%)	$199 one-time
Projects	1 project · max 10,000 words	Unlimited	Unlimited
pricing.row.import	pricing.val.import_free	pricing.val.import_paid	pricing.val.import_paid
Device preview	Print only	Print + iPhone + Kindle	All devices + fullscreen
pricing.row.validation	pricing.val.validation_free	pricing.val.validation_paid	pricing.val.validation_paid
KDP / Ingram export	Watermarked / limited	Clean (no watermark)	Clean (no watermark)
Illustrated books	Basic	Included	Advanced illustration module
AI & marketing	—	AI publishing tools · monthly credits	Advanced AI publishing tools
Cloud backup	—	25 projects · 10 GB while subscribed	25 projects · 10 GB · 1 year free, then $19/yr
Ownership & updates	Free version	Updates while subscribed	Keep your version + 1 year updates

Cloud Renew — $19/year

After Publisher’s first year — or if you need extra cloud — renew for $19/year. Desktop / Author Pass stays active if you cancel cloud only.

Add-on

Cloud Renew

$19 /year

Keep cloud backup after Publisher year one.

Cloud: 50 projects · 25 GB

After Publisher year 1, or extra cloud
Extends cloud backup quotas
Desktop license unchanged if cloud is cancelled

Cloud renew — $19/yr

Frequently asked questions

What's Free / Starter?

Sign in for free: import your full DOCX, preview the entire book with basic themes, run basic KDP checks, and export watermarked samples. One active project. Upgrade for clean EPUB/print PDF and unlimited projects.

What is Author Pass?

What is Publisher Lifetime?

How much cloud storage is included?

Does it work offline?

Windows and Mac?

How do I subscribe or buy?

How does Manusly compare to Dabble pricing?

How does Manusly compare to Atticus pricing?

Is there a free trial?

Can I cancel Author Pass anytime?

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