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Lacuna

Ch 087.1of 29 Desktop Publishing Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2Costsfree trial
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Overview

Lacuna is ranked #8 of 29 in desktop publishing software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

Lacuna plans and pricing

All plans
1 Machine $149 once $149 one-time 1 machine · E-book and print-ready PDF formatting lacuna.pub · 30 Sept 2026
2 Machines $239 once $239 one-time 2 machines · E-book and print-ready PDF formatting lacuna.pub · 30 Sept 2026
3 Machines $339 once $339 one-time 3 machines · E-book and print-ready PDF formatting lacuna.pub · 30 Sept 2026

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Facts

What it does
Lacuna formats manuscripts into professional print books and eBooks.lacuna.pub · 30 Sept 2026
Local app
The maker says the app runs on your computer and stores your work locally without cloud syncing.lacuna.pub · 30 Sept 2026
Import
Lacuna imports DOCX files and can detect chapters, sections, and other elements.lacuna.pub · 30 Sept 2026
Export
It exports EPUB files and print-ready PDFs, including PDF/X-1a output.lacuna.pub · 30 Sept 2026
Design tools
Features include premade styles, custom themes, typography controls, and a live preview.lacuna.pub · 30 Sept 2026
Print controls
Print settings include trim sizes, custom margins, binding gutters, full bleed, and page numbering options.lacuna.pub · 30 Sept 2026
Integrations
The maker lists store-specific EPUB export for Amazon, Kobo, Google, Barnes & Noble, and Apple Books.lacuna.pub · 30 Sept 2026
Other distributors
The homepage says exported books can be uploaded to Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Apple Books, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble.lacuna.pub · 30 Sept 2026
Trial
The trial includes full features, requires no credit card, and allows use until export; payment is required to export.lacuna.pub · 30 Sept 2026
License updates
All listed licenses include lifetime updates, and the homepage says updates are included forever after the one-time purchase.lacuna.pub · 30 Sept 2026
Security and privacy
The maker says Lacuna is code-signed with Microsoft Trusted Signing and describes the desktop app as keeping manuscript files on the computer.lacuna.pub · 30 Sept 2026
Privacy policy
The privacy policy says the company may collect account, contact, and usage data and may share necessary personal information with Paddle to process payments.lacuna.pub · 30 Sept 2026
Support
The contact page says the team typically responds within 12–24 hours during business days and offers a contact form and email.lacuna.pub · 30 Sept 2026
Intended users
The maker describes the 1-machine license as suitable for individual authors and the 3-machine package as a small-team package.lacuna.pub · 30 Sept 2026

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