$99 one-time
· Household license · Mac, Windows, Linux
Editor with chapter navigation
Card table for story planning (Dark / Light mode)
Outliner view
Editor split pane
Editor scene details
Project search/replace
Everything you need to write your series
Built specifically for authors who think in series, not single books.
Integrated Series Bible & Canon Management
Centralize characters, locations, and world-building logic. Using a dedicated Bible book and rich-text metadata, Verkilo ensures your fictional world remains consistent from Book 1 to Book 10.
Professional Multi-Format Export & Typesetting
Produce publish-ready EPUB, PDF, and DOCX files using a high-performance typesetting engine. Master your layout with a built-in Interior Designer that handles trim sizes, margins, and professional typography.
Semantic Rich Text & Narrative Editor
Eliminate formatting rot with a semantic editor designed for novelists. Verkilo ensures your structural anchors like headings, scene breaks, and styles remain stable from the first draft to final publication.
Series-Wide Workspace & Global Canon Sync
Eliminate file scatter by managing your multi-book series in one place. Maintain a persistent source of truth for characters, canon, and world-building that spans every installment in your saga.
Hierarchical Outlining & Manuscript Structure
Master your manuscript with a focused two-level hierarchy. Verkilo provides a dedicated professional publishing workflow to manage front matter, narrative body, and back matter in a single, secure workspace.
Character Relationships & POV Auditing
Manage interpersonal dynamics and narrative focus across your series. Track POV distribution via visual binder avatars and map character presence through bi-directional narrative mentions.
Typewriter & Focus Modes
Minimize distractions with Focus Mode and Typewriter scrolling. Designed by an author to eliminate eye strain and keep your current paragraph in the sweet spot of your monitor.
Writing Analytics & Productivity Tracking
Move beyond vanity metrics with the Consistency Graph™. Track multi-book velocity, identify your creative cycles, and project manuscript completion dates using secure, local-first analytics.
Verkado™ Stacked Editing & Manuscript Flow
Bridge the gap between granular scene work and narrative pacing. Use the Verkado™ composite view to stack multiple sections in the editor, audit transitions in real time, and restructure your manuscript with Merge and Split tools.
Manuscript Snapshotting & Version History
Protect your work with section-level snapshots and automated local backups. Archive distinct versions of your narrative before structural revisions to ensure you can always return to earlier drafts.
Local-First Data Sovereignty & Privacy
Protect your manuscripts from AI scraping and cloud instability. Verkilo's local-first architecture ensures you maintain total ownership of your work with zero mandatory cloud accounts and full offline independence.
Designed for how you actually write
A clean, powerful interface that adapts to your workflow.
Drag-and-drop chapter and scene organization
Split-pane editing for reference materials
Daily and project word count goals
Automatic backups and version history
Full-text search across all books
Keyboard-first navigation
Editor split pane
Simple, honest pricing
One price. All features. Forever yours. No subscription traps.
†For lifetime access. Or $228/yr for subscription, priced for near feature parity. ‡Versions lack feature parity.
Frequently asked questions
What platforms does Verkilo support?
Verkilo is available for macOS (both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs), Windows 10/11, and Linux (as both .deb package and AppImage). One purchase covers all platforms.
Is Verkilo a subscription?
No. Verkilo is a one-time purchase of $99. You own it forever with no recurring fees. The household license means you can install it on all your personal devices.
Where is my data stored?
Your manuscripts and series data are stored locally on your computer. Verkilo is a desktop app that works completely offline. You own your data - no cloud lock-in, no account required to use the app.
Can I try before I buy?
Yes! You can download and use Verkilo free for 14 days with full functionality. No credit card required to start your trial.
What is the Series Bible?
The Series Bible lets you create entries for characters, locations, items, and plot threads that persist across all books in your series. Link entries to scenes, track character appearances, and never lose track of details like eye colors or birthdays.
What export formats are supported?
Verkilo exports to EPUB (for ebooks), PDF (for print and proofing), and DOCX (for editors and agents). All exports use professional typography with proper em-dashes, curly quotes, and widow/orphan control.
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