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eBook Creator vs TapBookAuthor
Both stand on ebook creation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Mac
Choose eBook Creator if you use a compatible Mac and want to produce EPUBs from DOCX files or Markdown with styling and preview tools. Look elsewhere if you need an app for a non-Mac platform or use an earlier macOS version.
Visit eBook Creator Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
Choose TapBookAuthor if you need to create interactive e-book apps with a visual editor and publish them to major app stores. Indie is free until publication, then costs $89 a month; teams needing an API or hand-coded app parts must discuss Enterprise pricing with the maker.
Visit TapBookAuthorThe facts
| eBook Creator | TapBookAuthor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Android, API, iPhone, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Indie: $89 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ebookcreatorapp.com | tapbookauthor.com |
| On ebook creation software | #12 of 28 | #16 of 28 |
eBook Creator: what it does well
- Imports DOCX while preserving formatting, headings, and structure.
- Includes a Markdown editor with syntax highlighting and live preview.
- Offers five styling presets and custom typography controls.
- Exports EPUB with formatting, images, and chapter navigation.
- The maker says documents stay on the Mac and personal data is not collected.
What to know first
- Available only for Mac.
- Requires macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later.
TapBookAuthor: what it does well
- Drag-and-drop browser editor supports shared team projects.
- Cloud storage keeps project content online.
- Books can combine sound, images, slideshows and video.
- Tappable content can play media or show and hide elements.
- Publish to Apple App Store, Google Play or Windows Store.
What to know first
- Indie costs $89 a month when publishing.
- Enterprise pricing is arranged through sales.
- Enterprise requires a minimum of three users.
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