Reedsy Studio
Browser-based book writing app with free EPUB and PDF typesetting
What is Reedsy Studio?
Reedsy Studio is a browser-based app for planning, writing and formatting books, made by the company behind the Reedsy freelancer marketplace. The manuscript editor, real-time collaboration with tracked changes, and export to EPUB and print-ready PDF are free. Two paid add-ons, Craft and Outlining, add unlimited version history, advanced writing stats, custom goals and unlimited planning Boards.
Reedsy Studio has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month, or $52.99 billed annually (Craft add-on). See every plan
Good for
- Self-publishing authors who want EPUB and print-ready PDF files at no cost
- Co-authors and editors revising one manuscript with tracked changes
- Writers who want outlining boards and the manuscript in the same browser app
Worth knowing
- It runs only in a browser: there is no desktop or dedicated mobile app, and Reedsy's FAQ says it cannot be used offline yet.
- Free accounts keep 30 days of writing history and get one Board limited to card view.
- Dark mode, custom goals and advanced stats are only in the paid add-ons.
- Boards cannot be shared with a collaborator yet, according to Reedsy's planning FAQ.
Key features
- Manuscript editor
- Organizes a book by section, chapter and scene in a sidebar, with front and back matter, and imports an existing draft from common text formats.
- Typesetting and export
- Exports a reflowable EPUB 3 and a print-ready PDF (PDF/X-1a:2001) in three themes and four trim sizes, on the free plan.
- Real-time collaboration
- A co-author, editor or proofreader can work in the same manuscript, with comments and tracked changes shown as they are made.
- Boards
- Planning boards hold notes for characters, locations and research as cards or lists. Free accounts get one Board in card view; attributes and relationships need the Outlining add-on.
- Goals and writing stats
- Free accounts set one word-count goal for the manuscript. The Craft add-on adds custom goals, daily check-ins and advanced stats.
- Writing timeline and previews
- Past versions can be viewed, compared and restored for 30 days, or without limit on Craft. A link shares a read-only preview of a chapter or the whole book.
Reedsy Studio pricing
- Starts at
- $4.99 per month, or $52.99 billed annually (Craft add-on)
- Free plan
- Standard: the manuscript editor, unlimited books and devices, import, PDF and EPUB export, one manuscript goal, 30-day writing history, basic stats and 1 Board limited to card view.
- Free trial
- 30-day free trial of both add-ons, no credit card required
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $0 | Manuscript editor, unlimited books, PDF and EPUB export, one manuscript goal, 30-day writing history and 1 Board in card view. |
| Craft add-on | $4.99per month, billed monthly; or $52.99 billed annually | Unlimited history, advanced stats, custom goals, daily check-ins and dark mode. |
| Outlining add-on | $7.99per month, billed monthly; or $85.99 billed annually | Unlimited Boards, unlimited notes with attributes, writing templates, pinned notes and dark mode. |
Read from reedsy.com on Oct 6, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Reedsy Studio before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountSave about 10% with annual billing
The pricing page advertises a 10% saving on annual billing: Craft is $52.99 a year against $59.88 for twelve monthly payments, and Outlining is $85.99 against $95.88.
Stated on reedsy.com - Other savingsBundle discount for taking both add-ons
Selecting Craft and Outlining together applies a bundle discount: $10.99 per month instead of $12.98, or $124.99 a year.
Stated on reedsy.com
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- Reedsy Studio vs Novlr
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Common questions
Is Reedsy Studio free?
Reedsy Studio has a free plan. Standard: the manuscript editor, unlimited books and devices, import, PDF and EPUB export, one manuscript goal, 30-day writing history, basic stats and 1 Board limited to card view. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month, or $52.99 billed annually (Craft add-on).
How much does Reedsy Studio cost?
Reedsy Studio lists 3 plans. Standard: $0. Craft add-on: $4.99 per month, billed monthly; or $52.99 billed annually. Outlining add-on: $7.99 per month, billed monthly; or $85.99 billed annually. Prices were read from reedsy.com on Oct 6, 2026.
What platforms does Reedsy Studio work on?
Reedsy Studio is available on Web.
Does Reedsy Studio offer any discounts?
Reedsy Studio publicly lists the following: Save about 10% with annual billing; Bundle discount for taking both add-ons.
Does Reedsy Studio have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Reedsy Studio is listed for Web.
Does Reedsy Studio have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Reedsy Studio is listed for Web.
Is Reedsy Studio open source?
Reedsy Studio is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 6, 2026.
Does Reedsy Studio have a free trial?
Yes. 30-day free trial of both add-ons, no credit card required.
Who makes Reedsy Studio?
Reedsy Studio is made by Reedsy Ltd. It dates from 2014.
What are the alternatives to Reedsy Studio?
The closest alternatives to Reedsy Studio in our directory are Atticus, Vellum, Dabble, Scrivener and Novlr. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Reedsy Studio.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 6, 2026.