Amazon KDP vs IngramSpark
Amazon KDP offers free self-publishing with access to Amazon's dominant ebook market and Kindle Unlimited, but its distribution is limited largely to Amazon. IngramSpark charges a $25 revision fee but provides distribution to 40,000+ retailers and libraries, including Amazon, making it better for broader reach. KDP's 70% royalty applies only within certain price ranges and territories, while IngramSpark offers up to 70% but with lower margins due to distributor fees. The key difference is platform focus: KDP for Amazon exclusivity, IngramSpark for multi-channel distribution.
Pick Amazon KDP
Pick Amazon KDP if you want the simplest, free route to Amazon's massive ebook audience and are willing to limit distribution mostly to Amazon, including Kindle Unlimited.
Pick IngramSpark
Pick IngramSpark if you need your print and ebook to be available in bookstores, libraries, and non-Amazon online retailers, and you can manage the $25 revision fee and lower per-unit margins for wider reach.
At a glance
| Amazon KDP | IngramSpark | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free; 35%/70% royalty | $25 revision fee; up to 70% |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Paid |
| Free option | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Best for | Distribution & Publishing | Distribution & Publishing |
| AI features | No | No |
| Open source | No | No |
Amazon KDP
kdp.amazon.com
Dominant ebook/print self-publishing platform; ~67% of the U.S. ebook market (83% counting Kindle Unlimited), per WordsRated.
Visit Amazon KDP ↗IngramSpark
ingramspark.com
Print + ebook distribution to 40,000+ retailers/libraries.
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