Layoutly

Web · paid plans from $29/mo

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Layoutly is ranked #7 of 28 in book layout software on Freedom251. It runs on Web. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $29/mo.

Layoutly plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free 1 book/month · 5 exports layoutly.io · 2 Oct 2026

Pro $29/mo Unlimited books and exports · Real-time collaboration layoutly.io · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on book layout software

Free plan: Yes
Ebook export: Yes
Print PDF export: Yes
Bleed settings: Yes
Layout model: both

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The record

Product: Layoutly describes itself as AI-powered book formatting software that turns manuscripts into print-ready layouts.
AI formatting: Users can describe a book’s style in a prompt, and the AI selects typography and applies formatting rules.
Voice controls: Users can give natural-language voice commands to change a layout, and the page says voice commands work in any language.
Layout cloning: Users can upload a reference PDF so the AI can detect its fonts, colors, and spacing and apply the layout to their manuscript.
Collaboration: The site describes real-time collaboration with live cursors, presence, and comment threads on specific pages.
Exports and integrations: The site names Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital, and says users can export PDF or EPUB files.
Manuscript support: The upload section lists DOCX, TXT, and Markdown files, with a maximum upload size of 5 MB.
Specialized layouts: The site lists support for complex tables, footnotes and endnotes, children's books, indexes and tables of contents, and multi-column layouts.
Template marketplace: The site says creators can sell book templates, set a price or offer them free, and receive automatic royalty payments.
Intended users: The site presents Layoutly for indie authors, publishing companies, agencies and studios, academic institutions, content creators, and professional formatters.
Support: The homepage advertises 24/7 support.
Security and compliance: The opened homepage does not state security certifications or compliance claims.
Price from: $29/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Book Layout Software in 2026#7 of 28

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layoutly.io· checked 2 Oct 2026