Free Free to post projects or upload a DIY production. Audible’s new royalty model (open to all from 26 May 2026; legacy model ends by end of 2026): 50% royalty for exclusive distribution to Audible/Amazon/Apple Books, 30% non-exclusive. Membership listening is paid from member value split by engagement — confirm current terms on acx.com.

ACX

Audiobook

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What it is

Amazon’s Audiobook Creation Exchange: hire a narrator (pay-for-production or royalty share) or upload your own finished audio, then distribute to Audible, Amazon, and Apple Books. Under Audible’s new royalty model you choose exclusive (50%) or non-exclusive (30%), can suggest a price, and can opt titles into Audible’s all-you-can-listen catalogue. Exclusive locks your audio out of wide aggregators such as Voices by INaudio or Author’s Republic for the term, so decide on exclusivity before you upload. UK authors can use ACX; check current territory and tax setup on signup.

Pricing model

Free — Free to post projects or upload a DIY production. Audible’s new royalty model (open to all from 26 May 2026; legacy model ends by end of 2026): 50% royalty for exclusive distribution to Audible/Amazon/Apple Books, 30% non-exclusive. Membership listening is paid from member value split by engagement — confirm current terms on acx.com.. Always confirm on the vendor site before buying; plans change.

Regions

UK, Global

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