Salt of the Page vs Atticus
Atticus is a popular one-time-price formatter that also lets you write. Salt of the Page is a writing studio that also formats. Here's where each one is stronger.
At a glance
Salt of the Page and Atticus, side by side.
| Salt of the Page | Atticus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 once, or $10 a month | $147 once |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android and the web | Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook and the browser |
| Import | YesWord, Google Docs, PDF and paste, with a chapter preview | PartlyWord only |
| Style and grammar check | YesFiction-aware, built in | PartlySpell check; ProWritingAid add-on |
| Characters and places (Source of Truth) | Yes | No |
| Device previews | YesPaperback, Kindle, iPhone, Android, iPad, all at once | Yes |
| EPUB and print PDF | YesEPUB validated before download | Yes |
| Blogs, newsletter and analytics | Yes | No |
| Optional AI that never writes for you | YesYour own AI | No |
Where each is stronger
An honest look.
Where Atticus is strong
- A polished formatter with a one-time price
- Runs on Chromebook as well as desktop
- Collaboration and a large author community
Where Salt of the Page goes further
- Imports Google Docs and PDF, not only Word
- A built-in fiction-aware style check
- A Source of Truth beside the manuscript
- Blogs for several sites, newsletters and analytics
- A phone app on the same licence
Switching from Atticus
Bring your book with you.
Export your book from Atticus as a Word file and import it, or import your original Google Doc or PDF directly. You'll see the chapter split before anything is saved.
See the writing roomQuestions
About switching from Atticus.
Is Salt of the Page a good Atticus alternative?
If you want to write, check and format in one place and also run a blog and newsletter, yes. If you only need formatting, Atticus is a strong choice.
Is it a one-time price like Atticus?
Yes. Own it for $150 once, or pay $10 a month to get every new feature as it ships.
Can I import from Google Docs?
Yes, as well as Word, PDF and pasted text.
Try the Atticus alternative that also runs your blog.
Write, design, publish and run the newsletter, for $150 once or $10 a month.