Reedsy Studio review

Reedsy Studio is the strongest free option for authors who want a finished ebook rather than a raw file. You write or import your manuscript, organize it by section, chapter and scene, and Studio typesets it to PDF and EPUB as you go, so formatting is mostly a matter of picking a style. Reedsy says the core features will stay free, and the free tier includes unlimited books, unlimited devices, a 30-day writing history and export to both formats. Collaboration is a highlight: a co-author or editor can leave comments and tracked changes in real time, and you can share a read-only preview link with beta readers. The limits are clear. Studio runs only in a browser with an internet connection, design choices are narrower than in Vellum or Atticus, and longer history, advanced stats and dark mode are paid add-ons with a 30-day free trial. For a first ebook on a zero budget, those limits rarely get in the way.

Who it is for

Authors who want a free ebook creator with professional typesetting and no software to install.

Price

Free for core writing and EPUB and PDF export; optional paid add-ons with a 30-day trial.

We believe writing should be accessible to everyone, which is why the core features of Studio will remain free.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Automatic typesetting to PDF and EPUB
• Import an existing manuscript from major text formats
• Live collaboration with comments and tracked changes
• Shareable online previews for beta readers
• 30-day writing history free, unlimited with an add-on

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Core writing and export features are free with unlimited books and devices
• Strength: Nothing to install; changes sync and back up to the cloud
• Strength: Real-time collaboration with a co-author, editor or proofreader
• Weakness: Works only online; Reedsy says offline use is not available yet
• Weakness: Fewer design controls than Vellum or Atticus
• Weakness: Advanced stats, custom goals and dark mode sit in paid add-ons

Key facts

• Price: Free core plan, paid add-ons optional
• Exports: PDF and EPUB
• Platform: Web browser on any device
• Offline use: Not yet available

Where it ranks

Reedsy Studio is No. 2 in our Best Ebook Creation Software verdict.