Leanpub

Leanpub is ranked #7 of 28 in eBook creation software on The Geeks Club. It runs on API, Web. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.99/mo.

Leanpub plans and pricing

All plans

Free Author Free Free! 3 books and 1 course · Up to 5 previews or publishes per month · 80% royalties on purchases of $7.99 and up; 80% minus $0.50 below $7.99 leanpub.com · 29 Sept 2026

Mini Author $8.99/mo $26.97 billed every 3 months Up to 100 books and courses · Up to 20 previews or publishes per month leanpub.com · 29 Sept 2026

Light Author $13.99/mo $41.97 billed every 3 months Up to 100 books and courses · Unlimited previews and publishes · Custom themes · Print-ready PDF export leanpub.com · 29 Sept 2026

Pro Author $18.99/mo $56.97 billed every 3 months GitHub and Dropbox sync · Google Analytics · InDesign export · Leanpub API · AI Support leanpub.com · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on eBook creation software

Free plan: Yes
EPUB export: Yes
PDF export: Yes
Reflowable layout: Yes
Ebook validation: Yes
Accessibility tools: Yes
Import formats: PDF, EPUB, DOCX

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Leanpub

Product: Leanpub combines an ebook and course writing platform with an online storefront for buying authors’ ebooks and courses.
Publishing workflow: Authors can write in a browser or on a computer, preview or publish with one click, and upload an existing ebook.
Formats: Authors can write in Leanpub Flavoured Markdown or Markua, or upload PDF, EPUB, and MOBI files in Bring Your Own Book mode.
Variable pricing: Authors set minimum and suggested prices, and readers choose how much to pay, including more than the suggested price.
Royalties: Authors earn 80% on purchases of $7.99 and up, and 80% minus $0.50 on purchases below $7.99.
Integrations: Pro Author includes GitHub and Dropbox sync, Google Analytics, InDesign export, and access to the Leanpub API.
API: The Leanpub API lets authors programmatically preview, publish, and manage their books and courses, subject to per-key rate limits.
Security and privacy: Leanpub identifies Ruboss Technology Corporation as the service operator and data controller under the EU GDPR, and says it takes reasonable steps to minimize and retain personal information only as needed.
Data retention: Leanpub says it retains information associated with book and course purchases indefinitely unless users ask for it to be deleted.
Support: Free Author members can get support through the Author Forum or by email to [email protected].
Limits: Free Author membership allows up to five previews or publishes per month, while Mini Author allows up to 20 per month.
Founded: 2010
Headquarters: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Price from: $8.99/mo

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leanpub.com/about· checked 29 Sept 2026
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help.leanpub.com/en/articles/7793464-how-to-price-a-self· checked 29 Sept 2026
leanpub.com/help/api· checked 29 Sept 2026
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