Folio Studio
Folio Studio: A low-cost book production tool with broad export, cover, and retailer support. Ranked #6 of 28 in Book Layout Software by our editors (7.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for budget-conscious authors needing broad publishing output.
At a glance
- Editor score7.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forBudget-conscious authors needing broad publishing output
- Free planYes
- Paid from€4.99/mo
- Ebook exportYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan plus paid tiers from €4.99 per month
- Exports EPUB, print-ready PDF, and DOCX
- Supports five major book retailer integrations
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits users to one active project
- Free EPUB and PDF exports include a watermark
- Advanced cover tools require the Pro plan
Our verdict on Folio Studio
Folio Studio helps independent authors turn manuscripts into formatted books for digital and print publishing. It imports Markdown, DOCX, ODT, and PDF files, detects chapters and sections, applies typographic templates, and provides a live page-by-page preview. The product supports novels, essays, memoirs, and illustrated books, with cover layouts, full-page illustrations, and optional AI assistance for chapter refinement and manuscript analysis. It runs on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
The pricing structure suits authors who want to start small. The Free plan is free forever and includes one active project, two layout templates, EPUB and watermarked PDF export, one introductory AI action, and one full-page illustration. Starter costs €4.99 per month and adds 10 projects, five templates, EPUB, PDF, and DOCX export, print-ready export, a full wraparound cover, and 100 AI credits per month. Pro costs €9 per month and adds unlimited projects, 15 templates, an advanced cover studio, a manuscript bible for fiction, and 200 AI credits per month. The paid tiers provide a clear path from basic formatting to higher-volume production.
Folio Studio’s strongest fit is authors who need more than ebook layout alone. Its print-ready PDF workflow includes bleed, barcode-zone, and spine-width handling for KDP covers, while integrations with Amazon KDP, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books, and IngramSpark support a broad publishing workflow. The trade-off is that the Free plan is constrained, and the most advanced cover capabilities sit in Pro. Authors seeking a focused, low-cost route across ebook, print, cover creation, and multiple retailers should consider Folio Studio; those needing unlimited projects or advanced cover work at no cost should look elsewhere.
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Folio Studio fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | €4.99/mo |
| Ebook export | Yes |
| Print PDF export | Yes |
| Cover layout | Yes |
| Bleed settings | Yes |
| Master pages | Not verified |
| Layout model | Both |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: Amazon KDP, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books, IngramSpark |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | foliostudio.app |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Folio Studio integrations
Folio Studio lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- Amazon KDP
- Apple Books
- Kobo
- Google Play Books
- IngramSpark
Alternatives to Folio Studio
- Reedsy StudioA free, collaborative book workspace with version history and publishing-ready exports.9.2
- PressbooksA web-based book production workspace with strong export, collaboration, and education features.8.8
- Kindle CreateA free Kindle-focused formatter with flexible imports, previews, and KPF or EPUB export.8.4
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