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Atticus

Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print

From $147 one-timeWritingChecked Oct 5, 2026
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What is Atticus?

Atticus is book writing and formatting software for self-publishing authors. A manuscript can be written in its editor or imported from a DOCX file, styled with chapter themes or a custom theme builder, previewed on different e-readers, and exported as an EPUB for ebooks or a PDF for print. It is a Progressive Web App that runs in a browser or as an installed app on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chromebook, and it is sold for a one-time payment that includes future updates.

Atticus is a paid product, starting at $147 one-time. See every plan

Good for

  • Self-publishing authors who format their own ebooks and print books
  • Writers on Windows, Linux or Chromebook who need book formatting software
  • Buyers who prefer a one-time payment with future updates included

Worth knowing

  • There is no free trial or free version; the vendor offers a 30-day money-back guarantee instead, and says it has no discounts.
  • The installable app is a Progressive Web App set up through Chrome, and the help center advises against using the Edge browser.
  • Editors, co-writers and beta readers each need their own purchased Atticus account to collaborate inside the app.
  • Export covers EPUB, PDF and DOCX, and the vendor's own comparison table lists version control as coming soon.

Key features

Writing editor
A manuscript editor organized by chapter, with writing goals, outlining, footnotes and endnotes, so a book can be drafted in the same app that formats it.
Themes and custom theme builder
17 formatting templates that the vendor says combine into more than 1,200 looks, a builder for custom chapter themes, and a library of over 1,500 fonts.
Device previewer
Shows how the book will look on devices such as an iPhone, iPad, Galaxy phone, Fire tablet and Kindle Paperwhite before it is exported.
Import and export
Imports an existing manuscript as a DOCX file and exports EPUB for ebooks, PDF for print and DOCX for sharing with an editor.
Offline writing with cloud backup
Saves automatically and backs books up to the cloud. Writing continues offline and syncs once the device is back online; importing and exporting need a connection.
Collaboration roles
Books can be shared with collaborators assigned as Author, Editor, Co-writer or Beta Reader, with comments in the editor.

Atticus pricing

Starts at
$147 one-time
Free plan
None
Free trial
None listed
Atticus$147one-time paymentAccess to the full app for ebook and print formatting with ongoing updates at no extra cost, covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Read from atticus.thrivecart.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Atticus before you buy.

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Common questions

Is Atticus free?

No. Atticus is a paid product, starting at $147 one-time.

How much does Atticus cost?

Atticus lists one plan. Atticus: $147 one-time payment. Prices were read from atticus.thrivecart.com on Oct 5, 2026.

What platforms does Atticus work on?

Atticus is available on Web, Windows, macOS and Linux.

Does Atticus have an Android app?

No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Atticus is listed for Web, Windows, macOS and Linux.

Does Atticus have an iPhone app?

No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Atticus is listed for Web, Windows, macOS and Linux.

Is Atticus open source?

Atticus is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.

Does Atticus work offline?

Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.

Who makes Atticus?

Atticus is made by Atticus.

What are the alternatives to Atticus?

The closest alternatives to Atticus in our directory are Vellum, Scrivener, Reedsy Studio, Dabble and LivingWriter. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Atticus.

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026.