Koberger
Koberger: A low-cost layout tool with strong export, preview, and publishing-platform support. Ranked #7 of 28 in Book Layout Software by our editors (7.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for self-publishers wanting free-to-low-cost book production.
At a glance
- Editor score7.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSelf-publishers wanting free-to-low-cost book production
- Free planYes
- Paid from$59.94/yr
- Ebook exportYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan includes formatting, design, layout, editing, and preview features
- Exports EPUB with accessibility metadata and print-ready PDF files
- Integrates with Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Apple Books, Kobo, and Google Play Books
Where it doesn't
- Finished-file exports require a Pro plan
- Monthly Pro is limited to a single book
- The workflow focuses on interior formatting rather than cover design
Our verdict on Koberger
Koberger is a browser-based book formatting platform for indie authors and publishers. It supports DOCX manuscript import with chapter detection, front matter and back matter builders, reusable design presets, saved styles, and controls for trim size, margins, headers, footers, and pagination. Authors can work in ebook and paperback preview modes, then produce EPUB and print PDF files. The service runs through browsers on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chromebook devices, without a native installation.
Pricing is structured around a useful free starting point and two paid options. The Free account includes formatting, design, layout, editing, and preview features, but finished-file exporting requires Pro. Koberger Pro Monthly costs $9.99 per month, includes unlimited exports, applies to a single book, and can be paused anytime. Koberger Pro Annual costs $59.94 per year, includes unlimited exports for the whole catalogue, and adds a 30-day money-back guarantee. That makes the monthly plan suitable for one-book production, while the annual plan is better aligned with ongoing catalogue work.
For publishing workflows, Koberger combines EPUB export with accessibility metadata and pre-export checks, print PDF export, version history, find-and-replace across book content, reusable section libraries, and series tools. Integrations cover Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Apple Books, Kobo, and Google Play Books. Its strongest fit is for self-publishers who want structured interior layout tools and low-cost access across major desktop platforms. Authors seeking extensive cover-design functionality or AI features should choose a different tool, while users who need exported files must budget for Pro.
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Koberger fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $59.94/yr |
| Ebook export | Yes |
| Print PDF export | Yes |
| Cover layout | Not verified |
| Bleed settings | Not verified |
| Master pages | Not verified |
| Layout model | Both |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | koberger.app |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Koberger integrations
Koberger lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- Amazon KDP
- IngramSpark
- Apple Books
- Kobo
- Google Play Books
Alternatives to Koberger
- 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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