PublishDrive
AIGlobal publishing aggregator offering ebook, print-on-demand, and audiobook distribution to 50+ stores and 240K+ libraries worldwide, including China (Dangdang, JD, CNPeReading) and India (Repro), with 0% commission on a tiered subscription.
Best for: Wide-publishing authors with multiple titles who want ebook, print, and audiobook in one dashboard — 0% commission with China and India reach
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Details
- Print Formats
- Paperback
- Distribution Channels
- Amazon, Apple Books, Google Play, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Scribd, Ingram, Dangdang, JD, Repro India, 240K+ Libraries
- Shipping Regions
- Worldwide, US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, China, India
PublishDrive is a publishing aggregator that manages ebook, print, and audiobook distribution from a single dashboard, making it attractive for authors who publish "wide" and want to streamline royalty collection and reporting. Its standout feature is unusually strong distribution in China (Dangdang, JD, CNPeReading) and India (Repro India, added August 2023) — markets largely inaccessible through KDP or IngramSpark — while its 0% commission model means authors keep 100% of royalties after printing costs and retailer commissions.
- Best for: Established authors with multiple titles who publish wide and want ebook + print + audiobook managed in one subscription-based platform, especially for China and India market reach
- Distribution: 50+ retailers and 240,000+ libraries including Amazon, Apple Books, Google Play, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Scribd, and Ingram; standout China (Dangdang, JD) and India (Repro) presence. Note: China print distribution takes up to 6 months due to mandatory government censorship/approval.
- Pricing (2026): Free (1 ebook, 3 channels — new signups after Feb 24, 2026), Starter $16.99/mo (3 titles), Standard $24.99/mo (6 titles), Plus $49.99/mo (18 titles), Pro $99.99/mo (48 titles); custom pricing for 50+ titles. ~18% annual discount available. 0% commission on all plans.
- Formats: Paperback only on print — no hardcover currently supported. Ebook and audiobook distribution also available.
- Extra tools: AI Publishing Assistant (metadata optimization, keyword generation, genre-aware cover design, pricing recommendations — credit-metered, 60 free credits to start), Abacus royalty management ($1.49/title/month, first title free), Amazon Ads integration, promotional coupons, pre-order management, and consolidated royalty reporting
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