Print on Demand Price Comparison

August 03, 2005

Print on Demand Price Comparison
printable version

SAME PRINTER and SAME DISTRIBUTION...yet DIFFERENT Setup Fees?

Booklocker.com: $392 (deduct $175 if submitting your own cover)
iUniverse $459.00 (includes 5 free copies)
Xlibris $500
AuthorHouse $898
Trafford: $1399 (includes 40 free copies)

Prices based on least expensive package offered by each publisher on similar offers targeting U.S. authors. Fees include setup, original cover design, free print proof, ebook creation, a listing on the publisher's website and distribution by Ingram.

NOTE: Many companies offer perks that others don't and some try to upsell authors on extraneous services. Study each publisher carefully before making your choice.

To read more about what Booklocker.com can do for you:
http://publishing.booklocker.com