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Full-service publishing platform bundling cover design, formatting, ISBNs, and global distribution with no ongoing royalty commission.

Best for: Authors who want a complete no-commission bundle and are comfortable sourcing their own editing

Royalty Rate:100% of retailer payout (no Boo…
$299–$3k
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$12k

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Details

Service Type
Hybrid Publisher
Format Support
Ebook, Print
Distribution Channels
Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes Noble, Bookbaby Bookshop, Global Ebook Retailers
Royalty Rate
100% of retailer payout (no BookBaby commission); BookBaby Bookshop pays 85% ebook, 50% print
Exclusivity Required
No
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BookBaby bundles cover design, formatting, ISBNs, and global distribution into a single upfront fee with no ongoing royalty commission — pay once, keep all retailer payouts. The IBPA member maintains a 4.3/5 Trustpilot rating across 5,400+ reviews.

  • Best for: Authors focused on Amazon plus direct sales who want a turnkey bundle and will source editing separately
  • Key features: No ongoing commission, included ISBNs, BookBaby Bookshop direct sales (85% ebook / 50% print), global ebook distribution to 60+ stores in 170+ countries
  • Pricing: Ebook-only $299; Complete package $2,190 (cover, conversion, 25 print copies, 2 ISBNs, distribution); Deluxe $2,890
  • Limitations: Editing not included in base packages (paid add-on); post-proof changes cost $50 + $2/edit; 2026 pullback from wide print retail distribution narrows the moat vs. Ingram-distributed competitors
  • Why authors love it: No royalty commission and a recognized brand — the most well-known hybrid for first-time indies
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