Use Folio before the manuscript is ready for Vellum
Vellum is excellent formatting software for authors who already have a finished manuscript and want beautiful book files. Gixo Folio is the better fit earlier in the process: import your existing material, shape it into chapters, draft with AI when useful, review the manuscript, and export from the same workspace once a paid Folio plan is active.
Import first
Bring existing articles, notes, or a draft into the book workspace.
Free start
Plan, write, and import before subscribing.
$29/mo
10 AI-drafted chapters/month plus final export while active.
Vellum still wins
Choose Vellum when typography and format control are the only jobs left.
When Folio is the better Vellum alternative
Do not compare formatting software to a manuscript workflow as if they solve the same problem.
Import
Start from existing expertise
Turn a draft, article archive, client notes, or course material into a book project before formatting.
Structure
Build the chapter spine
Use the book brief and outline to decide what each chapter should do.
AI drafting
Draft only where it helps
Use monthly AI chapter allowances for missing or weak sections instead of rewriting everything from scratch.
Review
Finalize the manuscript first
Review the whole book in the workspace before choosing the final file format.
Export
Export from the workflow
Paid Folio plans export PDF, EPUB, HTML, and Markdown; Pro adds white-label and SCORM.
Honest boundary
Formatting specialists still matter
If the manuscript is finished and layout polish is the only remaining work, Vellum may be the better purchase.
Gixo Folio vs Vellum
Use this as a stage-of-work decision.
| Decision area | Gixo Folio | Vellum |
|---|---|---|
| Best when | The manuscript still needs import, structure, drafting, or review | The manuscript is finished and needs formatting |
| AI drafting | Built into paid monthly plans | Not the core product |
| Import workflow | Designed to turn existing material into a book workspace | Starts closer to formatting |
| Export | Paid export from the same manuscript workflow | Formatting-first book files |
| Pricing shape | Monthly Folio plans after a free start | Formatting software purchase |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gixo Folio a replacement for Vellum?
Only if your real problem is manuscript workflow. Vellum is stronger for formatting polish; Folio is stronger before the book is fully written and reviewed.
Can I import an existing manuscript into Folio?
Yes. Folio is positioned around starting from existing content as well as blank books and AI planning.
Does Folio export final files?
Yes. Final export requires an active paid Folio plan, with Author supporting PDF, EPUB, HTML, and Markdown and Pro adding SCORM and white-label options.
Should I use Vellum after Folio?
You can, especially if you need specialized typography control. Many Folio buyers may not need that extra step for standard digital book delivery.
Keep comparing book workflow options
These pages help separate manuscript creation from formatting-only decisions.
Product
Gixo Folio landing page
See the public Books positioning and strongest-fit use cases.Product
Books product page
Review the monthly Folio plan and the core manuscript workflow.Guide
Books Studio guide
Walk through the manuscript flow from setup to final export.Comparison
Book formatting software vs AI book workspace
See the broader category distinction.Import
Newsletter to book generator
Start from existing content instead of a blank page.Guide
Writing a book with ChatGPT
Compare Folio with prompt-by-prompt drafting.
More Gixo Folio pages
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Overview
AI book writer
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AI eBook generator
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Write a book with AI
Move from a loose prompt into a real manuscript process.Use case
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