BookSetter
7.3#5 in book layout software$9 one-timeFree planWeb
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Vivliostyle
7.5#4 in book layout softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | BookSetter | Vivliostyle |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The reviewed maker pages do not identify third-party integrations or retailer upload integrations; payment is through hosted Stripe Checkout. | Viewer can display HTML files hosted on GitHub or Gist, and it can be copied into a public directory on a web server for website use. |
| Maker | The product was built by Tom Maciejewski and is described as an independent publishing compiler. | Vivliostyle Foundation is represented by Shinyu Murakami and was founded in August 2018. |
BookSetter plans
- Free First Edition BetaFree
- Targeted update$9, paid once
- Additional launch book$29, paid once
- Regular single book$49, paid once
- 5-book Series Pack$149, paid once
- 10-book Backlist Pack$249, paid once
Vivliostyle plans
- VivliostyleFree
Pick BookSetter if…
BookSetter is intended for independent authors and publishers who need ebook and print-file formatting with validation reports. It may also suit creators who want to review rendered proofs before exporting.
Pick Vivliostyle if…
Vivliostyle suits publishers and developers who want to typeset web-based documents or EPUB publications and export PDFs. It can also suit teams seeking an open-source publishing tool, provided they are comfortable with its licensing terms and, for CLI use, Node.js.