Amazon KDP
Kindle Direct Publishing — the dominant self-publishing storefront for ebooks and print-on-demand. Optional KDP Select exclusivity unlocks Kindle Unlimited. Essential for most indies; not the only store if you go wide.
Distribution & aggregators
KDP, wide aggregators, and print networks that get your book into stores and libraries.
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Apple Books (for Authors)
Direct ebook publishing to Apple Books. Create an Apple account, then upload an EPUB through the web publishing portal (Pages and Word conversion paths are also documented). Apple’s own comparison page states a 70% royal…
Barnes & Noble Press
Barnes & Noble’s free self-publishing platform (formerly NOOK Press) for ebooks and print-on-demand on BN.com and NOOK. No platform fee and no exclusivity. Official payment terms state a 70% ebook royalty and a 55% print…
Bookvault
UK print-on-demand printer based in Peterborough, run by printondemand-worldwide. Bookvault prints single copies, distributes to retailers including Amazon, Gardners, and Alibris, and connects to your own online shop so …
Draft2Digital
Wide ebook (and print) aggregator that sends files to multiple retailers and libraries for a distribution commission. Includes automated formatting from Word. A common companion to KDP for authors who want Apple, Kobo, l…
Google Play Books Partner Center
Google’s Partner Center for selling ebooks on Google Play, with a preview on Google Books. UK seller sign-ups can also sell audiobooks. There is no listing fee and the programme is not exclusive. Google’s help centre sta…
IngramSpark
Print-on-demand and ebook distribution via Ingram’s trade network — the channel bookshops and libraries often use to order. Higher bar for files and metadata than KDP Print; valuable when you want bookstore- and library-…
Kobo Writing Life
Direct self-publishing to Kobo’s ebook and audiobook stores, with no exclusivity. Kobo’s help centre describes a 70% share of list price (excluding tax) when an original ebook meets published price thresholds — including…
Lulu
Long-running print-on-demand and ebook self-publishing platform known for format variety (paperback, hardcover, photo books, calendars) and direct-to-reader sales. Sell via the Lulu Bookstore, Lulu Direct (Shopify/Wix/Wo…
PublishDrive
Wide self-publishing aggregator for ebooks, print-on-demand, and audiobooks. Subscription model: keep 100% of net store royalties and pay a flat plan fee instead of an aggregator commission cut. Competes with Draft2Digit…
StreetLib
Global ebook and audiobook aggregator with European roots (Italian HQ lineage) and distribution into many retailers and library channels. A practical alternative to Draft2Digital or PublishDrive when you want wide digita…