Atticus on the BookBird Score
Atticus does two jobs, so it is scored twice: as a writing app and as a formatter. Each score compares it with the other products in that group.
As a writing app
BookBird Score · writing software · #5 of 12
Best for: Writing and formatting in one app, paid for once
- Plans (USD)
- Atticus (eBook and Print): $147 one-time (includes all future updates)
- Free trial
- None (30-day money-back guarantee)
- Platforms
- Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, web
- Exports
- EPUB, PDF, DOCX
- Checklist
- Cloud sync or backup
- Trustpilot
- 4.4 from 200 reviews
- US searches a month
- 1,000 (“atticus book formatting”)
As a formatter
BookBird Score · formatting · #4 of 5
Best for: Ebook and print formatting on any computer, paid for once
- Plans (USD)
- Atticus (eBook and Print): $147 one-time (includes all future updates)
- Free trial
- None (30-day money-back guarantee)
- Platforms
- Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, web
- Exports
- EPUB, PDF, DOCX
- Checklist
- Preview on devices, Large print or several trim sizes, Design themes or templates, Full-bleed images
- Trustpilot
- 4.4 from 200 reviews
- US searches a month
- 1,000 (“atticus book formatting”)
Atticus pricing
One-time licence. The plans as Atticus’s own site listed them on October 2, 2026, in US dollars:
- Atticus (eBook and Print): $147 one-time (includes all future updates)
What Atticus offers
From Atticus’s own pages, checked on October 2, 2026:
- Writing editor and book formatter in one app
- 17 chapter themes, 1200+ combinations, custom theme builder
- Preview on devices (iPhone, iPad, Kindle Paperwhite/Oasis, Kobo, Nook)
- One file exports both ePub and print-ready PDF
- Works online and offline (Progressive Web App)
- Automatic save and cloud backup
- Full-bleed images, footnotes, volumes and parts, large print, callout boxes
- Unlimited books and pen names
Runs on: Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook and web. Exports: EPUB, PDF and DOCX.
Who Atticus suits, and what its pages do not list
- As a writing app: Writing and formatting in one app, paid for once.
- As a formatter: Ebook and print formatting on any computer, paid for once.
Not on Atticus’s feature list when we checked: outlining or plotting, notes and research beside the draft, collaboration, writing goals and stats, front and back matter and a version for iOS and Android. That is what the vendor states, not a test; a feature can exist without being listed, and the score only credits what is.
Reviews and search interest
On Trustpilot, Atticus has 4.4 stars from 200 reviews. G2 blocked our requests, so its ratings are not used.
About 1,000 people a month search Google in the US for “atticus book formatting” (Google Ads data via DataForSEO). That search interest is the Demand part of the score.
Atticus alternatives
Other writing software
| Software | Score | Price from | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campfire | 7.9 | Free plan; paid from $12 a month | Worldbuilders who want characters, maps and timelines next to the draft |
| Scrivener | 7.6 | $59.99 one-time | Long manuscripts written in pieces, then compiled to Word, EPUB or PDF |
| Reedsy Studio | 7.3 | Free plan; paid from $52.99 a year (add-on) | Drafting and typesetting a book in the browser, free |
| LivingWriter | 7.2 | Free plan; paid from $15 a month | Outlining and drafting on every platform, with optional AI |
| Plottr | 6.9 | $150 one-time (lifetime) | Planning a plot or a whole series on a visual timeline |
Other formatting
| Software | Score | Price from | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft2Digital | 7.8 | Free | Free EPUB and paperback PDF from a Word file |
| Kindle Create | 7.5 | Free | Free ebook and paperback files for Amazon KDP |
| Reedsy Studio | 7.4 | Free plan; paid from $52.99 a year (add-on) | Free typesetting to print-ready PDF and EPUB in the browser |
| Vellum | 4.9 | $199.99 one-time | Mac users who want styled ebooks, print books and box sets |
Compare: Atticus vs Vellum · Best book writing software: 12 apps compared · All software for authors
Atticus questions
How much does Atticus cost?
$147 one-time.
Is there a free trial of Atticus?
No, but there is a 30-day money-back guarantee.
What devices does Atticus run on?
Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook and web, according to its own site.
What file formats can Atticus export?
EPUB, PDF and DOCX, according to its own site.
How the BookBird Score is computed: the formula. Prices, features and ratings were read from the vendor’s site and Trustpilot on October 2, 2026; nobody pays to be listed.