The Draft2Digital Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Draft2Digital in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Draft2Digital
The Insider’s Guide
Ebook formatting and distribution to online retailers and libraries
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among writing tools, read from Draft2Digital’s own pages.
Made by Draft2Digital · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Draft2Digital’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Draft2Digital’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 18 of the 136 other writing tools we grade
Draft2Digital converts an uploaded manuscript into an ebook or print-on-demand paperback and distributes it to online retailers and library platforms. Signup is free; publishing requires a one-time activation fee, and the company takes a commission on each sale.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Draft2Digital, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You set up an account, a tax interview and your book details first.
- 1
Best for publishing an ebook to many stores
Draft2Digital formats your manuscript and sends the ebook to many stores.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $0 to sign up; $20 one-time activation fee to publish.
- 3
There is a free plan
Account signup, book formatting tools and ebook file preview are free; publishing to stores needs the one-time activation fee.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Manuscript conversion
Upload a Word, RTF, OTF or TXT file and the service builds an ebook or print book using genre-based layout templates.
- 6
Wide ebook distribution
Choose which online storefronts and library platforms receive the ebook; each store is opt-in and can be dropped later.
- 7
Print on demand
D2D Print makes paperbacks available through Amazon and the channels served by Ingram, including Barnes and Noble.
- 8
A 2.0 GPA, above 18 of 136
That is against the other writing tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Draft2Digital you would be making printers that make and ship each order. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Draft2Digital at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $0 to sign up; $20 one-time activation fee to publish
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Draft2Digital
- Category
- Writing Tools
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for publishing an ebook to many stores
Draft2Digital formats your manuscript and sends the ebook to many stores. Signing up is free, but publishing needs a $20 non-refundable fee, it keeps about 10% of each sale, and Amazon pre-orders are not supported.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | $20 once to publish, plus about 10% of retail price on each sale. Under $100 a year in sales also brings a $12 yearly maintenance fee. |
| Free plan and trial | C | Sign-up, formatting tools and an ebook preview are free. Publishing to stores needs the $20 fee, and no trial is listed. |
| Features | C | Conversion, wide distribution, print on demand, royalty reports, pre-orders and payment splitting. The listing says Amazon does not take ebook pre-orders through it. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. You set up an account, a tax interview and your book details first. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, though it reaches many stores. No app is listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Draft2Digital is for
- Fits if you want one upload to reach several ebook stores
- Works for an author who wants print on demand next to the ebook
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want to publish for free: the activation fee is $20 and non-refundable
- Watch out: it keeps about 10% of each sale
- Tight if you sell little: accounts earning under $100 a year pay $12 a year
- Not for you if you need Amazon ebook pre-orders
- Watch out: a tax interview must be done before you can publish
Good to know
Good for
- Authors who want one dashboard for many ebook retailers
- Writers who format from a Word file rather than a layout app
- Authors who want paperbacks without buying print stock
Worth knowing
- Draft2Digital keeps about 10% of the retail price of each sale as commission.
- Publishing needs a $20 non-refundable activation fee and a completed tax interview.
- A $12 yearly maintenance fee applies to accounts earning under $100 a year in sales.
- Ebook pre-orders are not supported through Amazon.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$0
To start. There is a free plan too
Draft2Digital has a free plan. Paid plans start at $0 to sign up; $20 one-time activation fee to publish.
Sign-up, formatting tools and an ebook preview are free.
Account
$0
Free signup with formatting and conversion tools; no charge until you activate the account to publish.
Activation
$20
one-time, non-refundable, per account
Required to publish. A $12 annual maintenance fee applies only to accounts earning under $100 a year in sales.
The free plan
Account signup, book formatting tools and ebook file preview are free; publishing to stores needs the one-time activation fee.
Read from draft2digital.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Ebook formatting and distribution to online retailers and libraries. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: long-form writing, reports, digital downloads, print on demand.
Conversion, wide distribution, print on demand, royalty reports, pre-orders and payment splitting.
- Manuscript conversion
- Upload a Word, RTF, OTF or TXT file and the service builds an ebook or print book using genre-based layout templates.
- Wide ebook distribution
- Choose which online storefronts and library platforms receive the ebook; each store is opt-in and can be dropped later.
- Print on demand
- D2D Print makes paperbacks available through Amazon and the channels served by Ingram, including Barnes and Noble.
- Sales and royalty reports
- Charts show which storefronts sell your books, units sold and projected royalties, with customizable views.
- Pre-orders and pricing
- Schedule ebook or print pre-orders up to a year ahead and change prices at any time; ebooks can be priced free at most stores.
- Payment splitting and account sharing
- Collaborative tools let royalties be split between co-authors and an account be shared with others.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Draft2Digital is made by Draft2Digital.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
18/136
Other writing tools it is graded above
Draft2Digital's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 18 of the 136 other writing tools we grade, and level with 16.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 137 writing tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Draft2Digital’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 22 of 136
- CFree plan and trialAbove 19 of 136
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 136
- CEase of useAbove 7 of 136
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 7 of 136
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Draft2Digital you would be making printers that make and ship each order. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 102 of the 136 other writing tools grade higher.
What you could make
- Long-form writing, digital downloads and reports: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Printers that make and ship each order.
- Sharing with other people, which means accounts and invitations.
What this rests on. Draft2Digital’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Atticus, Vellum, Reedsy Studio and Scrivener
The 4 tools Draft2Digital is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.8GPA
Atticus
From $147 one-time
Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print.
- Draft2Digital has a free plan. Atticus does not.
- Only Atticus lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Atticus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 1.8GPA
Vellum
Free trial · from $199.99 one-time
Mac app for formatting ebooks and print books.
- Draft2Digital has a free plan. Vellum does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Draft2Digital lists a web app.
- Only Vellum lists a macOS app.
- 2.6GPA
Reedsy Studio
Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Browser-based book writing app with free EPUB and PDF typesetting.
- Draft2Digital also covers reports, digital downloads and print on demand.
- Reedsy Studio also covers templates.
- 2.8GPA
Scrivener
Free trial · from $23.99 one-time
Manuscript writing app with a binder, corkboard and outliner.
- Draft2Digital has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Draft2Digital lists a web app.
- Only Scrivener lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Draft2Digital free?
Draft2Digital has a free plan. Account signup, book formatting tools and ebook file preview are free; publishing to stores needs the one-time activation fee.
How much does Draft2Digital cost?
Draft2Digital lists 2 plans. Account: $0.
What platforms does Draft2Digital work on?
Draft2Digital is available on Web.
Does Draft2Digital have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Draft2Digital is listed for Web.
Does Draft2Digital have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Draft2Digital is listed for Web.
Is Draft2Digital open source?
Draft2Digital is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes Draft2Digital?
Draft2Digital is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Draft2Digital?
The closest alternatives to Draft2Digital in our directory are Atticus, Vellum, Reedsy Studio and Scrivener.
How does Draft2Digital compare with other writing tools?
Draft2Digital's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 18 of the 136 other writing tools we grade, and level with 16.
Could I make my own version of Draft2Digital?
To replace Draft2Digital you would be making printers that make and ship each order.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Draft2Digital’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Draft2Digital's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Draft2Digital. Prices change, so check draft2digital.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Draft2Digital, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/draft2digital
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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