Kindle Direct Publishing
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VisitKindle Direct Publishing vs Printful
What both publish
| Fact | Kindle Direct Publishing | Printful |
|---|---|---|
| Design and mockups | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Fulfillment coverage | global | global |
| Storefront integrations | Amazon.ca,Amazon.co.jp,Amazon.com,Amazon.com.au,Amazon.co.uk,Amazon.de,Amazon.es,Amazon.fr,Amazon.it,Amazon.nl,Amazon.pl,Amazon.se,Amazon.ie,Amazon.com.be; Expanded Distribution through bookstores,online retailers,libraries,and academic institutions | Shopify,Etsy,WooCommerce,Amazon,Big Cartel,Squarespace,eBay,Gumroad,Wix,PrestaShop,Square,ShipStation,Nuvemshop,Ecwid,Base,Storenvy,BigCommerce,Weebly,TikTok Shop,Magento,Adobe Commerce,Hostinger |
| Support | Authors can request phone support from a KDP representative by submitting a call request through the KDP Contact Us Form. | Printful advertises 24/7 customer support. |
| What it does | KDP lets authors self-publish eBooks, paperbacks, and hardcover books and make them available on Amazon. | Printful provides print-on-demand production, fulfillment, and shipping for merchants’ custom products. |
Kindle Direct Publishing plans
- Kindle Direct PublishingFree
Printful plans
- FreeFree
- Growth$24.99 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Printful FreeFree
- Printful Growth$24.99 a month
- Printful FreeFree
Pick Kindle Direct Publishing if…
KDP suits authors who want to self-publish eBooks or print books and distribute them through Amazon. Authors considering KDP Select should be comfortable with Kindle Store exclusivity for the enrolled eBook during the program term.
Pick Printful if…
Printful suits merchants who want to sell custom products without purchasing or storing inventory before orders arrive. It also offers apps and integrations for managing stores across ecommerce platforms.