Audience
Independent authors, self-publishers, entrepreneurs, educators, and small publishing businesses
About KDP Builder
KDP Builder is an AI-assisted book creation studio for independent authors and publishers. Its guided workflow combines research and outlining, chapter-by-chapter drafting and editing, cover design, interior formatting, and publishing metadata.
Create fiction, nonfiction, children's books, cookbooks, memoirs, puzzles, coloring books, journals, planners, and workbooks. The drag-and-drop Design Studio offers editable templates, layers, typography, and AI artwork tools. Export EPUB, DOCX, print-ready PDFs, and publishing packages as supported by each workflow. Review and download files for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Lulu, or other platforms.
Start with 75 one-time credits after email verification, valid for 14 days; no card required. Paid plans start at $19/month; one-time credit packs are also available. Users retain commercial rights and review content before publishing. Operated by Quigglys LLC, KDP Builder is independent of Amazon.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$19/month (paid plans)
Pricing Details:
Free account: 75 one-time credits after email verification, valid for 14 days; no credit card required. Monthly plans: Starter $19/250 credits, Creator $39/700, Studio $79/1,500, Agency $199/4,000. Annual billing: $152, $312, $632, and $1,592 respectively. One-time packs: $8.99/100 credits, $21.99/300, $49.99/750, $89.99/1,500. Paid credits do not expire.
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
Integrations
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Company Information
Quigglys LLC
United States
kdpbuilder.com
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Manuscript editor: review chapters, lock approved text, and follow the guided publishing workflow.
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Cloud
Training
Documentation
Videos
Support
Online
KDP Builder Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does KDP Builder work with?
KDP Builder works with these users and organization types: Small Business, Freelance, and Startup.
Q: What languages does KDP Builder support in their product?
KDP Builder supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does KDP Builder offer?
KDP Builder offers support via online.
Q: What type of training does KDP Builder provide?
KDP Builder provides training in the form of documentation and videos.
Q: Does KDP Builder offer a free trial?
Yes, KDP Builder offers a free trial.
Q: How much does KDP Builder cost?
Pricing for KDP Builder starts at $19/month (paid plans).
Q: What pricing for support is available for KDP Builder?
KDP Builder offers support included with purchase.
Q: What pricing for training is available for KDP Builder?
KDP Builder offers training included with purchase.
KDP Builder Product Features
Publishing and Subscriptions
Books
Supported
Content Management
Supported
Layout & Design
Supported
Advertising Management
Not Supported
Campaign Management
Not Supported
Catalogs
Not Supported
Circulation Management
Not Supported
Magazines
Not Supported
Newsletters
Not Supported
Newspapers
Not Supported
