Pay Only for What You Create
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No monthly minimums. No hidden fees. Start free with 20 credits, then buy only what you need — or subscribe for the best per-credit value.
Free to Start
Every account gets 20 free credits — enough to explore the full pipeline. No credit card required.
Starter
Perfect for getting started with AI book creation
$19/month
200 credits · $0.095/credit
- 200 credits / month
- All 10 book types
- 6-phase AI pipeline
- Priority support
- Unused credits roll over 1 month
Cost Calculator
How Much Does a Book Cost?
Exact credit breakdowns for every book type — no surprises.
130 credits
~$8.71
Complete Non-Fiction (12 ch) — research through KDP-ready package
How KDP Builder Compares
The only tool that handles the entire pipeline — from idea to KDP-ready ZIP.
| Feature | KDP Builder | BookBolt | Atticus | ChatGPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full idea-to-upload pipeline | ✓ All 6 phases | Research + design | Formatting only | Raw text only |
| Market & keyword research | AI-powered analysis | Amazon data + SEO | — | — |
| Manuscript writing | Chapter-by-chapter AI | — | Manual writing | Unstructured text |
| Cover design | AI art + text compositing | Drag-and-drop studio | — | — |
| Paperback wrap PDF | ✓ With spine + bleed | Template-based | — | — |
| Puzzle / activity books | With full solutions | Puzzle tools (Pro) | — | — |
| Pricing model | Pay-per-use credits | $10-$24/mo sub | $147 one-time | $20/mo (Plus) |
Pricing Questions
What are credits and how do they work?
Credits are the currency you use on KDP Builder. Each AI action (research, writing, editing, design) costs a specific number of credits, shown before you confirm. You only pay for what you use — no surprises. Start with 20 free credits when you sign up.
How much does a complete book cost?
It depends on the book type and length. A typical non-fiction book (12 chapters, ~40K words) costs approximately 100-160 credits ($7-$11). Puzzle and low-content books can be as low as 25-45 credits ($2-$3). The pipeline shows exact costs before each phase.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — every new account receives 20 free credits with no credit card required. That's enough to complete a puzzle book or start a non-fiction project through the first 3 phases (research, blueprint, and a chapter draft).
Do credits expire?
One-time credit packs never expire. Subscription credits roll over for 1 month. If you cancel your subscription, your remaining credits stay active until the end of the billing period.
Can I switch plans?
Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade your subscription at any time. Changes take effect at the start of your next billing cycle. You can also buy one-time credit packs on top of any subscription.
How does KDP Builder compare to BookBolt pricing?
BookBolt charges $10-$24/month regardless of usage. KDP Builder uses pay-per-use credits, so you only pay when you create. A puzzle book costs ~$2.35 in credits vs. $24/month for BookBolt Pro. Plus, KDP Builder handles the entire pipeline — research, writing, editing, covers, and formatting — not just design templates.
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