Pressbooks
7.5#3 in book layout softwareFrom $120 a yearWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitPressbooks vs Storyloft
What both publish
| Fact | Pressbooks | Storyloft |
|---|---|---|
| Export formats | The software can produce web, EPUB, PDF and multiple XML outputs, with webbook and EPUB/PDF styling driven by HTML and CSS. | Storyloft exports EPUB, PDF and DOCX files and prepares print and ebook editions. |
| Founded | 2011 | 2026 |
| Limit: subscription cost | Top Ten Publishers says subscription pricing can become expensive for authors publishing only one book. | Challenging Voice describes $39 per month as a significant cost for a project lasting 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
Storyloft plans
- Start FreeFree
- Storyloft Pro$39 a month
- Storyloft Pro$398 a year
- Lifetime Access$399, paid once
Pick Pressbooks if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Storyloft if…
Storyloft suits fiction authors, nonfiction writers and indie publishers who want writing, research, design and export tools in one workspace. Authors who prefer not to use AI features can use the platform without them.