Book Bolt's Templates Are Overused. Get AI-Generated Covers Instead.
Why pay $19.99/month for generic templates everyone uses? Get unique AI-generated covers for $3.50 each. No subscription. No duplicate risk. Better quality.
What Book Bolt Is (And Why Authors Are Leaving)
Book Bolt is a comprehensive KDP research and design tool offering keyword research, niche analysis, competitor tracking, and a cover creator with templates. It's popular among low-content book publishers for its all-in-one approach.
However, many authors only need the cover creator, not the research tools. At $19.99/month for the basic plan, you're paying for features you don't use. Worse, Book Bolt's templates are used by thousands of publishers, leading to duplicate-looking covers that hurt sales.
The Real Issue
Book Bolt's cover creator produces template-based designs that look identical to thousands of other books. Amazon customers recognize these patterns instantly, hurting your credibility and conversions.
Book Bolt Quick Facts
Pricing:
$9.99-$19.99/month for cover creator access
Target Users:
Low-content publishers, journal creators, coloring book authors
Cover Design:
Template-based with limited customization
Uniqueness:
Low - same templates used by thousands
Best For:
Authors who also need keyword research tools
7 Major Issues with Book Bolt for Book Covers
Why authors are switching from Book Bolt to AI-generated covers.
Thousands of authors use the same Book Bolt templates. Your cover looks identical to competitors, killing your unique brand. Customers see "just another template book" and keep scrolling.
Reality Check: Template fatigue is real. Stand out or get ignored.
$19.99/month ($239.88/year) is steep if you only publish 5-10 books annually. You're paying for keyword tools and features you might never use. That's $240/year just to access templates.
Reality Check: If you create 10 covers/year, that's $24 per cover on templates.
Templates restrict your design choices. You can change colors and text, but the core layout stays the same. Want something truly unique? You're out of luck without advanced design skills.
Reality Check: Your cover looks like everyone else's with slight color variations.
If you only need cover design, you're paying for keyword research, niche analysis, ASIN lookups, and other tools you don't use. That's wasted money every single month.
Reality Check: Why pay for an all-in-one suite when you only need covers?
Browsing hundreds of templates to find "the one" takes hours. Then you spend more time customizing colors, fonts, and spacing. Still ends up looking template-ish.
Reality Check: 2-3 hours per cover to browse, customize, export.
Book Bolt templates use stock graphics and fonts that scream "template." These same elements appear across thousands of books, making yours blend into the noise.
Reality Check: Stock graphics = low perceived value = fewer sales.
Book Bolt doesn't offer AI-generated artwork. You're stuck with pre-made templates and stock images. No way to create truly original, eye-catching covers that stand out.
Reality Check: In 2025, AI-generated art is the competitive advantage.
Book Bolt vs KDPEasy: Complete Comparison
See why KDP authors choose AI-generated covers over templates.
| Feature | Book Bolt | KDPEasy |
|---|---|---|
| AI-Generated Artwork | ||
| Unique Covers (Not Templates) | ||
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99/mo | $0 |
| Cost Per Cover | ~$24/cover | $3.50 |
| Automatic Spine Calculation | ||
| 300 DPI Print Quality | ||
| Duplicate Risk | Very High | Zero |
| Time to Create | 2-3 hours | 2 minutes |
| Keyword Research Tools | ||
| Pay Only for Covers Used | ||
| Copyright-Free Guarantee |
Get unique AI covers, not overused templates
Pay Per Cover, Not Monthly Subscriptions
See how much you save when you stop paying for features you don't use.
Billed monthly ($239.88/year)
Annual Cost
$239.88
For 10 covers = $24 per cover
Pay only when you create covers
Cost Per Cover
$3.50
For 10 covers = $35 total
Real Cost Comparison
5 Covers/Year
Book Bolt: $239.88
KDPEasy: $17.50
You save $222.38
10 Covers/Year
Book Bolt: $239.88
KDPEasy: $35.00
You save $204.88
20 Covers/Year
Book Bolt: $239.88
KDPEasy: $70.00
You save $169.88
Why KDP Authors Choose KDPEasy Over Book Bolt
Every cover is AI-generated and unique to your book. No templates. No duplicates. Stand out instead of blending in with thousands of template users.
No monthly subscription. No paying for keyword tools you don't need. Credits cost $3.50 per cover and never expire. Use them when you want.
Stop browsing templates for hours. Enter your details, generate, download. That's it. Get back to writing and publishing faster.
Book Bolt templates are used by thousands. Your AI-generated cover is unique. No one else has it. No Amazon duplicate content flags.
Download perfectly formatted 300 DPI PDFs with automatic spine calculation, bleed zones, and safe areas. Upload directly to KDP.
AI creates professional-quality artwork that rivals expensive designers. Your books look premium without the premium price tag.
How to Switch from Book Bolt to KDPEasy
Make the transition in 4 simple steps.
Sign Up for Free
Create your KDPEasy account in 30 seconds. No credit card required. You'll get 5 free credits to test the platform and see the quality difference.
Create Free AccountGenerate Your First AI Cover
Enter your book title, subtitle, author name, page count, and trim size. Choose an art style. Click generate. In 60 seconds, you'll have a unique AI-generated cover ready to download.
Compare Quality to Templates
Look at your AI cover side-by-side with Book Bolt templates. Notice the unique artwork, professional quality, and zero template fatigue. This is what stands out on Amazon.
Cancel Book Bolt Subscription
If you only used Book Bolt for cover creation, cancel your subscription and save $239.88/year. Use those savings to publish more books or invest in marketing.
What Former Book Bolt Users Say
Real feedback from authors who made the switch.
"I was paying $20/month for Book Bolt just to use templates everyone else had. KDPEasy gives me unique AI covers for $3.50 each. No brainer."
Marcus T.
Low-Content Publisher
"My Book Bolt covers blended in with thousands of others. With AI-generated covers from KDPEasy, my books finally stand out. Sales are up 40%."
Amanda R.
Journal Creator
"Book Bolt's keyword tools are great, but I don't need them monthly. Now I use free keyword tools and KDPEasy for covers. Saved $200 this year."
Kevin L.
Coloring Book Author
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about switching from Book Bolt to KDPEasy.
Absolutely! Many authors keep Book Bolt for its keyword research tools but switch to KDPEasy for cover creation. You'll save money and get better, more unique covers while still having access to Book Bolt's research features.
Templates are used by thousands of authors, making your book look generic. AI generates unique artwork based on your book details, so your cover is one-of-a-kind. Unique covers get more clicks, more sales, and build your brand better than templates.
Yes, Book Bolt covers may become inaccessible after cancellation. That's why we recommend creating and downloading any covers you need before canceling. With KDPEasy, your downloaded covers are yours forever with full commercial rights.
Yes! Enter your page count and paper type, and KDPEasy automatically calculates the exact spine width using Amazon's official formula. Bleed zones and safe areas are also added automatically. It works exactly like Book Bolt's spine calculator.
Yes! KDPEasy works perfectly for journals, planners, coloring books, notebooks, and all low-content formats. The AI can generate appropriate artwork for any genre. Many Book Bolt users publishing low-content books have successfully switched.
Generate as many variations as you want (5 credits per cover). Change your prompt, try different art styles, or adjust your book details. With Book Bolt, you're stuck with limited templates. With AI, you can iterate until you get the perfect cover.
No! Unlike Book Bolt's monthly subscription that you lose if you don't use, KDPEasy credits never expire. Buy them when you want, use them when you want. No pressure to publish just to "get your money's worth" from a subscription.
KDPEasy generates covers in 60-120 seconds. Book Bolt templates are instant to preview, but finding the right template and customizing it takes 2-3 hours. With AI, you enter details once and get a unique, ready-to-use cover in 2 minutes total.
Stop Using Templates.
Start Creating Unique Covers.
Join hundreds of authors who ditched Book Bolt templates for AI-generated covers. Get your first unique cover in 2 minutes with 5 free credits.