Start Free

Free AI book writer credits to start your manuscript.

BookBud.ai lets new authors start free with 25,000 credits. Use them to test the book-writing workflow, create a project, generate an outline, draft early sections, and try cover creation before choosing a paid plan.

Free means starter credits, not unlimited book production. Your projects stay saved if you upgrade later.
Try the workflow first

Try the workflow first

A free start for authors who want to see whether AI book writing fits their process.

Honest free tier

Free should help you test, not trick you.

Many searches for a free AI book writer lead to tools that promise unlimited books but deliver shallow output. BookBud gives you a real free starting point, then clearly priced plans when you need more credits and a larger publishing pace.

No credit card to start

Create an account and test the workflow before subscribing.

Try idea and outline tools

See whether the structure fits the book you want to write.

Draft early content

Use signup credits to generate and edit initial sections.

Upgrade when ready

Paid plans support larger monthly book creation goals.

What you can do free

Use the free credits to understand how BookBud structures projects, outlines chapters, drafts sections, and handles cover creation. It is enough to evaluate the tool, not enough to run a full publishing business forever.

Why limits are useful

Book generation uses real AI resources. Clear credit limits let BookBud offer a serious workflow without hiding costs behind vague restrictions.

When to upgrade

Upgrade when you are ready to draft more chapters, complete more books, or build a consistent publishing catalog.

15+
Years serving authors
10,000+
Books published since 2011
$5M+
Paid to authors
50+
Author Tool Websites
Common questions

What authors ask before they start.

You can start free with 25,000 signup credits. Paid plans add larger monthly credit allowances.

The free credits are meant for testing and getting started. A full book usually requires a paid plan or additional credits.

No. Projects and content are preserved.

No credit card is required to start free.
Pricing

Start free, then scale your publishing pace.

Free accounts include starter credits. Paid plans add the monthly credits authors need to finish books and build a catalog.

Free option

Start free with 25,000 credits.

Test the workflow, create a project, generate a cover, and draft early chapters before deciding whether to upgrade.

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Starter

$19/mo

Billed monthly

$190/yr

2 months free vs. monthly

3 books / month

  • Up to 3 books per month
  • Fiction and nonfiction workflows
  • AI-assisted drafting and editing
  • Export publish-ready ebook files
  • Optional one-click distribution to Amazon, Apple, Kobo & more
Get started

Pro Plan

$99/mo

Billed monthly

$990/yr

2 months free vs. monthly

50 books / month

  • Up to 50 books per month
  • Everything in Publisher Basic
  • Built for publishers and active teams
  • Maximum monthly book creation volume
  • Optional one-click distribution to Amazon, Apple, Kobo & more
Go Pro
Create your book

Move from search intent to a real project.

BookBud helps you turn the idea of writing with AI into a structured manuscript workflow with files you can keep using.