GetCovers
Budget-friendly custom book cover design starting at $10, with 4-day turnaround, unlimited revisions, and 4.9/5 rating from 3,460+ authors.
Best for: Budget-conscious authors and series writers who need professional custom covers at $10–$20 with fast turnaround
Tools at this price point typically fit a Under $300 Stack (Under $300 total).
Details
- Service Type
- custom-studio
- Genre Specialization
- fiction, non-fiction, romance, thriller, fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, children
- Budget
- 10
- Turnaround Time
- 4 days
- Revision Policy
- Unlimited revisions; 100% money-back guarantee
Recommended alternative in the Self-Publish for Under $300 — primary pick is BookCovers.com
Strengths
- Exceptional Trustpilot score: 4.9/5 from 3,463 reviews, with 95% five-star ratings — reviewers consistently cite quality, responsiveness, and value
- Transparent pricing: All costs are fixed and disclosed before payment; no surprise revision charges or image licensing add-ons
- Unlimited revisions included: Standard packages iterate until the author is satisfied, with a full refund available if not
- Print cover included at $20: The Standard package adds back cover and spine design — many studios charge significantly more for full print wraps
Limitations
- No designer selection: GetCovers assigns a designer from their team; authors cannot choose who works on their cover, unlike marketplace platforms such as Reedsy Designers
- Stock imagery only: All covers use licensed stock photos and typography — original illustration, character art, or AI-generated custom imagery is not offered
- Limited package scope: At $10–$20, the number of licensed image assets is capped (1–2 depending on tier); complex covers requiring many unique elements may exceed what these packages can deliver
- Ukraine-based time zone: Communication is in English and the team is responsive, but UTC+2/3 means same-day back-and-forth can take an extra calendar day
GetCovers delivers custom book covers at some of the lowest fixed prices in the industry, starting at $10 for an ebook cover, with a 4.9/5 Trustpilot rating backed by more than 3,460 verified reviews. The company is based in Ukraine with an in-house team of designers — no marketplace outsourcing — and provides transparent pricing before any payment is made.
What You Get
- Basic — $10: Custom ebook cover with 1 licensed image/font, unlimited revisions, 4-day turnaround (no print wrap, no 3D mockup, no source file)
- Standard — $20: Adds print-ready cover with back cover and spine design, 2 licensed images/fonts, 3D mockup, and source file — the most complete option for print authors
- Rush delivery: +$10 on any package for 1-business-day turnaround
- Asset documentation: Licensing details for every image and font are provided, confirming legal use across publishing platforms
Who It's For
- Budget-conscious authors: $10–$20 removes the financial barrier to professionally designed covers without sacrificing quality; the Trustpilot rating validates real-world results at this price
- Authors publishing multiple books: Fixed per-cover pricing with no volume minimums makes GetCovers cost-effective for series and backlists
- Authors with tight deadlines: 4-day standard turnaround with an optional 1-day rush option covers most production schedules
Pricing: Basic $10 (ebook cover only); Standard $20 (ebook + print wrap + source files). Rush delivery adds $10. No subscription, no hidden fees. Full price shown before checkout.
Strengths
- Exceptional Trustpilot score: 4.9/5 from 3,463 reviews, with 95% five-star ratings — reviewers consistently cite quality, responsiveness, and value
- Transparent pricing: All costs are fixed and disclosed before payment; no surprise revision charges or image licensing add-ons
- Unlimited revisions included: Standard packages iterate until the author is satisfied, with a full refund available if not
- Print cover included at $20: The Standard package adds back cover and spine design — many studios charge significantly more for full print wraps
Limitations
- No designer selection: GetCovers assigns a designer from their team; authors cannot choose who works on their cover, unlike marketplace platforms such as Reedsy Designers
- Stock imagery only: All covers use licensed stock photos and typography — original illustration, character art, or AI-generated custom imagery is not offered
- Limited package scope: At $10–$20, the number of licensed image assets is capped (1–2 depending on tier); complex covers requiring many unique elements may exceed what these packages can deliver
- Ukraine-based time zone: Communication is in English and the team is responsive, but UTC+2/3 means same-day back-and-forth can take an extra calendar day
Alternatives
For more complex illustrated covers or fully custom artwork, MiblArt and Damonza offer higher-budget professional design with broader asset options. For a DIY approach with AI assistance, Canva (free/$12.99/month) and Fotor (free/$8.99/month) let authors build covers without hiring a designer.
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