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Folius vs Layoutly
Both stand on book layout software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Folius brings manuscript editing, print layout controls, and ebook exports into a browser-based workflow. Check the plan details if you need PDF exports, hosted images, or collaboration.
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Layoutly offers AI-assisted formatting, collaboration, and PDF or EPUB exports through a web interface. The free tier has limits on books and exports, while Pro removes those limits for $29 a month.
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| Folius | Layoutly | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Membership: $99 a year | Pro: $29 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | usefolius.com | layoutly.io |
| On book layout software | #12 of 28 | #16 of 28 |
Folius: what it does well
- Free plan allows unlimited books and chapters.
- Imports Word documents and detects chapter splits.
- Print preview includes trim, margins, bleed, and crop marks.
- Membership allows live collaboration with invited editors.
What to know first
- PDF exports require Membership.
- Membership is personal, not organization-wide.
- Membership is listed at $99 a year.
Layoutly: what it does well
- Free plan includes 1 book/month and 5 exports
- Pro includes unlimited books and exports
- Accepts DOCX, TXT, and Markdown manuscripts
- Exports PDF and EPUB files
- Supports page-specific comment threads
What to know first
- Manuscript uploads are limited to 5 MB
- Free plan limits exports to 5
- Pro costs $29 a month
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