Covers & design

Cover design, mockups, and marketing graphics for launches and ads.

7 tools

Paid · Subscription: Newbie ~$11.99/mo or ~$9.99/mo billed annually; Pro ~$23.99/mo or ~$19.99/mo annually (puzzle tools on Pro); 3-day free trial — confirm current tiers on bookbolt.io/pricing

Book Bolt

KDP-oriented research and production suite popular with low-content and niche paperback publishers: keyword and product research, Amazon search-volume style data, a browser Spy overlay, plus cover/interior design helpers…

Subscription · Paid author-focused design plans

BookBrush

Author-oriented design platform with genre-sorted templates, 3D book mockups, and promo video tools. Built for marketing graphics and mockups rather than replacing a custom cover artist for every title.

Freemium · Free tier; Pro subscription for premium assets

Canva

Browser design tool widely used for simple ebook covers, ads, and social graphics. Fine for non-fiction and low-content experiments; competitive fiction covers often still benefit from a specialist designer.

Paid · Fixed packages (checked Oct 2026): Basic US$10 ebook cover; Standard US$20 ebook + print-ready wrap; Premium US$35 ebook + print-ready + source file (flattened PSD with editable text). Unlimited free revisions before completion; 100% money-back if not satisfied (void after you approve). Licensed images/fonts; licence details document provided. Extra services (back/spine, rush, marketing bundle) priced at checkout.

GetCovers

Budget custom book-cover design service with in-house designers and fixed package prices from US$10. Aimed at indie authors who want a designed ebook or print wrap without hiring a freelance cover artist for hundreds of …

Paid · Hourly or fixed-price contracts; platform fees apply

Upwork

General freelance marketplace used by authors to hire editors, designers, and assistants. Stronger contract tools than casual gig sites; still requires portfolio checks and a clear scope of work.