Vetted Score
4.7
/ 5.0
Vellum earns a 4.7/5 for its intuitive design, high‑quality typography, and seamless export options, though its platform limitation to Apple devices and higher price keep some users cautious.
Key Features
Elegant Book Layouts
Create professional‑looking print and digital books with pre‑designed templates and precise typographic controls.
Multi‑Format Export
Export projects instantly to ePub, PDF, Kindle (MOBI), and print‑ready files with embedded fonts and metadata.
Drag‑and‑Drop Design
Intuitive interface lets you arrange chapters, images, and tables visually without any coding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vellum offers a one‑time purchase for macOS and a monthly subscription for iOS; a free trial is available on iOS.
You can export to ePub, PDF, Kindle (MOBI), and print‑ready PDFs.
No, Vellum is currently only available for macOS, iPhone, and iPad.
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Specifications
Pricing Model
One-time purchase for macOS ($199) and subscription plans for iOS starting at $9.99 per month; free trial available.
Supported Platforms
macOSiOS