Starter Pack
400 credits
$14.99
Proofreading for a full-length novel.
Choose packSimple pricing for serious writers
Everything you need to write, shape, and publish your book.
Pay once—and you own it. Bookshaper covers the whole manuscript lifecycle without subscriptions, tiers, or locked features.
One license. Everything included.
Bookshaper
$29.99$39.99
Launch pricing ends [date]
One-time purchase. No subscription.
Windows, macOS, and Linux.
All features included. No tiers.
30-day money-back guarantee.
7 days of actual use, not 7 calendar days. The trial is the full app. Days you do not open Bookshaper do not count.
What “own it” means
Your manuscripts stay yours.
You buy Bookshaper once and it is yours. Your manuscripts are plain files on your computer, so you are never locked in.
- All updates within the current major version (2.x) are free.
- New major versions are discounted upgrades.
- Bought within 90 days before release? That upgrade is free.
For students, teachers, and academic staff
Education pricing: 20% off
Education pricing stacks with the launch price: $23.99 during launch, then $31.99 after.
Optional, pay as you go
AI is there when you want it.
Bookshaper is a writing tool first. The core app never requires AI. When you do want craft assistance, buy credits in packs—or bring your own provider API key.
Revision Pack
900 credits
$29.99
Proofread a whole manuscript and still have room for a full-book analysis.
Choose packAnalysis Pack
1,900 credits
$59.99
Two full-book analyses of a novel with proofreading to spare.
Choose packCredits never expire. Use them whenever you need them.
300 starter credits included. Every license includes a one-time starter grant.
Bring your own key. Use your own AI provider API key instead of credits.
Estimates for a typical 100,000-word novel; actual use varies with manuscript length.
The short version
Questions, answered.
Is this a subscription?+
No. You pay once and own Bookshaper.
Do I have to pay for updates?+
No, not within your current major version. Major new versions are discounted upgrades, and they are free if you bought within 90 days of release.
Which platforms does my license cover?+
Windows, macOS, and Linux, all on one license.
Do I need to use AI?+
No. Everything outside the AI features works without credits.
Do credits expire?+
Never. Credits remain available until you use them.
Can I use my own AI API key?+
Yes. Writers with their own AI provider API key can use it instead of buying credits.
How does the trial work?+
You get 7 days of actual use, not 7 calendar days. Days you do not open the app do not count, and the trial includes the full app.
What is the refund policy?+
You get 30 days, money back on the license. Credits already used are not refundable.
Is there an education discount?+
Yes. Education pricing is 20% off and stacks with launch pricing.
Start writing. Pay when you are ready.
Try the full app for 7 days of actual use, then buy once and keep writing.