Cover Design

Affinity Photo/Designer vs BookBrush

Affinity Photo/Designer are professional-grade desktop apps with a one-time payment, offering full control over cover design but requiring design skills. BookBrush is a web-based subscription service with author-specific templates, 3D mockups, and ad tools, easier to use but less flexible and with ongoing costs. Affinity suits authors who want to design from scratch, while BookBrush fits those who prefer pre-made templates and quick results.

Pick Affinity Photo/Designer

Pick Affinity Photo/Designer if you want professional-grade design tools with a one-time payment and have the time to learn them.

Pick BookBrush

Pick BookBrush if you want author-specific templates for covers, 3D mockups, and ads without learning complex software.

At a glance

Affinity Photo/DesignerBookBrush
PricingOne-timeFree tier; paid from ~$8.25/mo
Pricing modelOne-timeFreemium
Free optionNoYes
PlatformsMac, WindowsWeb
Best forCover DesignCover Design
AI featuresNoNo
Open sourceNoNo

Affinity Photo/Designer

affinity.serif.com

One-time Photoshop/Illustrator alternatives.

Visit Affinity Photo/Designer

BookBrush

bookbrush.com

Author-specific covers + 3D mockups, box-set & ad templates.

Visit BookBrush

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