Audience
Independent authors, self-publishers, novelists, nonfiction authors, and small book presses
About Cambric
Cambric is a desktop application for authors and small presses who write and produce text-led books. It combines a chapter-based manuscript editor and binder for parts, chapters, front matter, and back matter with a live preview of composed print pages. Users can start a project or import a DOCX manuscript, apply book-interior templates, set trim and layout options, and review typography, margins, chapter openings, page flow, and other elements before export. From the same local project, Cambric generates print-interior PDFs and reflowable EPUB 3 files, with editable DOCX handoffs also described. It is designed for novels, memoirs, narrative nonfiction, poetry, and similar chapter-based books, and supports desktop builds for 64-bit Windows and macOS. Authors retain their project files locally and upload exported files to their chosen publishing services; Cambric does not itself distribute books.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$199 one-time
Pricing Details:
$199 USD one-time for unlimited books; no subscription or per-book fee. Applicable taxes are calculated at checkout. Updates are included within the purchased major version.
Integrations
No integrations listed.
Company Information
Cambric
Founded: 2026
United States
cambric.pub
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Windows
Mac
Training
Documentation
Support
Online
Cambric Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Cambric work with?
Cambric works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Cambric support in their product?
Cambric supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Cambric offer?
Cambric offers support via online.
Q: What type of training does Cambric provide?
Cambric provides training in the form of documentation.
Q: How much does Cambric cost?
Pricing for Cambric starts at $199 one-time.
