Salt of the Page vs Vellum
Vellum makes beautiful books, on a Mac, after you've written them somewhere else. Salt of the Page is where you write them, and it formats on any computer.
At a glance
Salt of the Page and Vellum, side by side.
| Salt of the Page | Vellum | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 once, or $10 a month | $199.99 once for ebooks, $249.99 for print and ebooks |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android and the web | Mac only |
| Write the draft | Yes | NoFormatting only |
| Style and grammar check | Yes | No |
| Trim sizes | 7 | 24 |
| Device previews | YesPaperback, Kindle, iPhone, Android, iPad | Yes |
| EPUB and print PDF | Yes | 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 Vellum is strong
- Beautiful, proven print and ebook design
- More trim sizes
- A long track record with self-publishers
Where Salt of the Page goes further
- Runs on Windows, Linux, phones and the web, not only a Mac
- You write the book in the same place you format it
- A style check, Source of Truth and focus tools
- Blogs, newsletter and analytics
- Less than the price of Vellum's print edition
Switching from Vellum
Bring your book with you.
Import the same Word file you would have given Vellum. Pick one of ten book designs, adjust it, and export your EPUB and print PDF.
See the writing roomQuestions
About switching from Vellum.
Is there a Vellum alternative for Windows?
Yes. Salt of the Page designs, previews and exports print and ebook interiors on Windows, Mac, Linux and the web.
Does it have as many trim sizes as Vellum?
No. Salt of the Page has 7 trim sizes, including 6×9, 5.5×8.5, 5×8 and 5.25×8; Vellum has 24.
Can I write in it too?
Yes. That's the main difference: you draft, check and format in one place.
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Write, design, publish and run the newsletter, for $150 once or $10 a month.