Folius
6.5#17 in book layout softwareFrom $99 a yearFree planWeb
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Pressbooks
7.5#3 in book layout softwareFrom $120 a yearWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Folius | Pressbooks |
|---|---|---|
| Export formats | The product lists print PDF, screen PDF, EPUB, static HTML, Markdown, and a Folius backup as export formats. | The software can produce web, EPUB, PDF and multiple XML outputs, with webbook and EPUB/PDF styling driven by HTML and CSS. |
| Integrations | The privacy policy says users may sign in with an identity provider such as Google and names Polar for membership purchases and management. | Pressbooks Enterprise LTI integration works with Canvas, Moodle, D2L Brightspace, and Blackboard. |
| Purpose | Folius is a browser-based tool for formatting books for print and ebook. | Pressbooks helps authors and educational institutions create, adapt, and share accessible digital books and learning materials. |
Folius plans
- FreeFree
- Membership$99 a year
Pressbooks plans
- Free TrialFree
- Single Author$12 a month
- Collaboration$40 a month
- Single Author$120 a year
- Collaboration$400 a year
- Institutional Network$5,999 a year
Pick Folius if…
Folius suits writers who want to format books in a browser, whether they start from a Word document or write in the editor. Its paid collaboration features may suit members working with editors on books they manage or publish.
Pick Pressbooks if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.