Leanpub pricing
Leanpub has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.99 per month, billed every 3 months ($26.97).
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Plans and prices
- Starts at
- $8.99 per month, billed every 3 months ($26.97)
- Free plan
- Free Author: 3 books and 1 course, up to 5 previews or publishes a month, and 80% royalties on sales.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free Author | $0 | Write 3 books and 1 course, preview or publish 5 times a month, and use the Minimal, Visual or Source editor. |
| Mini Author | $8.99per month, billed every 3 months ($26.97) | Up to 100 books and 100 courses and 20 previews or publishes a month. Page also lists a $12 yearly saving over monthly billing. |
| Light Author | $13.99per month, billed every 3 months ($41.97) | Unlimited previews and publishes, custom themes and print-ready PDF export. |
| Pro Author | $18.99per month, billed every 3 months ($56.97) | Adds GitHub and Dropbox sync, Google Analytics, InDesign export, the Leanpub API and AI Support. |
| Max Author | $32.99per month, billed every 3 months ($98.97) | Adds a homepage Shelf spot every six months, VIP email support and a monthly AI usage allowance. |
| Ultra Author | $89per month, billed every 3 months ($267) | Everything in Max with ten times the monthly AI usage. |
Read from leanpub.com on Nov 13, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Leanpub before you buy.
How Leanpub's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leanpub | $8.99 per month, billed every 3 months ($26.97) | Yes | |
| Gumroad | Free | Yes | Compare |
| Payhip | $29 per month | Yes | Compare |
| Sellfy | $22 per month for up to $10k in yearly sales, billed annually ($29 monthly) | No | Compare |
| itch.io | Free | Yes | Compare |
| E-junkie | $8 per month for up to 10 products | No | Compare |
Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
Leanpub pricing questions
Is Leanpub free?
Leanpub has a free plan. Free Author: 3 books and 1 course, up to 5 previews or publishes a month, and 80% royalties on sales. Paid plans start at $8.99 per month, billed every 3 months ($26.97).
How much does Leanpub cost?
Leanpub lists 6 plans. Free Author: $0. Mini Author: $8.99 per month, billed every 3 months ($26.97). Light Author: $13.99 per month, billed every 3 months ($41.97). Pro Author: $18.99 per month, billed every 3 months ($56.97). Max Author: $32.99 per month, billed every 3 months ($98.97). Ultra Author: $89 per month, billed every 3 months ($267). Prices were read from leanpub.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Leanpub have a free trial?
No free trial was listed on leanpub.com when it was checked on Nov 13, 2026.
When were Leanpub's prices last checked?
On Nov 13, 2026, against leanpub.com. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.