No. 9 of 29 ·Desktop Publishing Software

Vellum

Name: Vellum
Price: 199.99 USD

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One barScore 5.4

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Vellum is ranked #9 of 29 in desktop publishing software on Freedom251. It runs on macOS.

Vellum plans and pricing

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Vellum Ebooks $199.99 once One-time purchase Unlimited ebooks vellum.pub · 4 Oct 2026

Vellum Press $249.99 once One-time purchase Unlimited ebooks + paperbacks vellum.pub · 4 Oct 2026

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Free plan: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Vellum is software for creating and formatting books.
Ebook output: It creates platform-specific ebooks for Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, and other stores.
Print output: Vellum Press can create paperback and hardcover print editions with automatic margins, page numbers, headers, and footers.
Styles: Users can choose book styles with drop caps, embedded fonts, and flourishes, and add custom ornaments and backgrounds.
Preview and generation: Vellum previews ebook and print appearance and can generate both editions together, keeping them in sync after edits.
Manuscript import: Vellum imports DOCX files, including files created with Word, Scrivener, and Pages.
Accessible files: The product page lists validated EPUB 3 and EPUB 2 files and ACE-approved accessible output.
Print features: Print features include 24 trim sizes plus large print, full-bleed pages and backgrounds, and PDF/X-1a output.
Free use: The free download can be used without a time limit to import, explore styles, and preview, but generating files for publishing requires purchase.
License limits: A license permits unlimited books and pen names, can be installed on another computer the owner has, and cannot be shared with another person.
Updates and refunds: Updates are free, and a purchase can be canceled for a refund within 30 days.
Platform: Vellum runs only on Mac, requires macOS 13 or newer, and supports Apple silicon and Intel Macs.
Privacy: Vellum says its anonymous usage analytics exclude personal and book content, can be disabled, and that it never transmits book contents.
Security: Vellum says it uses secure encryption when transmitting information and does not sell personal information to third parties.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Desktop Publishing Software in 2026#9 of 29
Best eBook Creation Software in 2026#12 of 28
Best Book Layout Software in 2026#10 of 28

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Sources

vellum.pub· checked 4 Oct 2026
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