Print-on-Demand & Merch

Amazon KDP Print vs IngramSpark

Amazon KDP Print is free to use and offers a 40-60% royalty, but distribution is limited to Amazon. IngramSpark charges a $25 revision fee but provides up to 70% royalty and distributes to over 40,000 retailers and libraries. KDP includes paperback and hardcover, while IngramSpark focuses on print and ebook distribution. The choice largely depends on whether you prioritize Amazon-centric sales with no upfront cost or broader retail reach with a fee.

Pick Amazon KDP Print

Pick Amazon KDP Print if you want a free setup, sell primarily on Amazon, and prefer simplicity.

Pick IngramSpark

Pick IngramSpark if you need wider retailer distribution and are willing to pay the revision fee for higher royalty potential.

At a glance

Amazon KDP PrintIngramSpark
PricingFree; 40–60%$25 revision fee; up to 70%
Pricing modelFreemiumPaid
Free optionYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb
Best forPrint-on-Demand & MerchDistribution & Publishing
AI featuresNoNo
Open sourceNoNo

Amazon KDP Print

kdp.amazon.com

POD paperback/hardcover via Amazon.

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IngramSpark

ingramspark.com

Print + ebook distribution to 40,000+ retailers/libraries.

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