Kindle Create is Amazon's free tool for formatting e‑books and paperbacks. Below is a curated list of 20 alternative publishing platforms and desktop tools that help authors design, format, and distribute print and digital books.
Get targeted exposure with custom position pinning and highlighted placement.
Industry‑standard desktop publishing suite with advanced layout, typography, and export options for EPUB, PDF, and print.
Mac‑only authoring tool that creates beautifully formatted e‑books and print books with a simple drag‑and‑drop interface.
Powerful writing software that includes robust organization, manuscript compilation, and export to multiple e‑book formats.
Free online editor with collaborative writing, professional formatting, and direct export to EPUB, MOBI, and PDF.
Web‑based publishing platform for authors and educators, offering customizable themes and export to EPUB, PDF, MOBI, and print‑on‑demand.
Free desktop app for creating photo books, trade books, and magazines, with built‑in templates and print‑on‑demand services.
Self‑publishing platform that provides design tools, ISBNs, and global distribution for both e‑books and print books.
All‑in‑one writing and formatting tool (web & desktop) that lets authors create, edit, and export manuscripts to EPUB, MOBI, and PDF.
Cross‑platform e‑book creator with WYSIWYG editing, template library, and export to all major e‑book formats.
Open‑source e‑book manager that includes conversion, editing, and metadata tools for a wide range of formats.
Free, open‑source EPUB editor offering WYSIWYG and code view for precise e‑book formatting.
Online publishing service that formats manuscripts into clean EPUB and MOBI files and distributes to major retailers.
Self‑publishing platform with a free formatting guide and distribution network for e‑books across major stores.
Graphic design tool with ready‑made book templates, allowing authors to design covers and interior layouts for print and e‑books.
Specialized tool for low‑content books (journals, planners) with interior design templates and Amazon KDP integration.
Mac/iOS writing app focused on story development, with built‑in manuscript and e‑book export capabilities.
Clean, distraction‑free writing app for macOS/iOS that exports to PDF, EPUB, and Word, ideal for authors seeking simplicity.
Digital publishing platform for interactive e‑books, supporting multimedia, DRM, and multi‑device distribution.
Distribution service that helps authors deliver clean EPUB/MOBI files to readers and retailers, with formatting checks.
Web‑based design and layout tool with drag‑and‑drop templates for books, brochures, and magazines, exporting to PDF and print.