No. 13 of 29 ·Desktop Publishing Software

Lacuna

Name: Lacuna
Price: 149 USD

Windows · Mac · Linux

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.2

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Lacuna is ranked #13 of 29 in desktop publishing software on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

Lacuna plans and pricing

All plans

1 Machine $149 once $149 one-time 1 machine · E-book and print-ready PDF formatting lacuna.pub · 30 Sept 2026

2 Machines $239 once $239 one-time 2 machines · E-book and print-ready PDF formatting lacuna.pub · 30 Sept 2026

3 Machines $339 once $339 one-time 3 machines · E-book and print-ready PDF formatting lacuna.pub · 30 Sept 2026

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Free plan: No

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The record

What it does: Lacuna formats manuscripts into professional print books and eBooks.
Local app: The maker says the app runs on your computer and stores your work locally without cloud syncing.
Import: Lacuna imports DOCX files and can detect chapters, sections, and other elements.
Export: It exports EPUB files and print-ready PDFs, including PDF/X-1a output.
Design tools: Features include premade styles, custom themes, typography controls, and a live preview.
Print controls: Print settings include trim sizes, custom margins, binding gutters, full bleed, and page numbering options.
Integrations: The maker lists store-specific EPUB export for Amazon, Kobo, Google, Barnes & Noble, and Apple Books.
Other distributors: The homepage says exported books can be uploaded to Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Apple Books, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble.
Trial: The trial includes full features, requires no credit card, and allows use until export; payment is required to export.
License updates: All listed licenses include lifetime updates, and the homepage says updates are included forever after the one-time purchase.
Security and privacy: The maker says Lacuna is code-signed with Microsoft Trusted Signing and describes the desktop app as keeping manuscript files on the computer.
Privacy policy: The privacy policy says the company may collect account, contact, and usage data and may share necessary personal information with Paddle to process payments.
Support: The contact page says the team typically responds within 12–24 hours during business days and offers a contact form and email.
Intended users: The maker describes the 1-machine license as suitable for individual authors and the 3-machine package as a small-team package.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Desktop Publishing Software in 2026#13 of 29
Best eBook Creation Software in 2026#23 of 28
Best Book Layout Software in 2026#19 of 28

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Sources

lacuna.pub· checked 30 Sept 2026
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