The Best Print On Demand Company? A Comprehensive Comparison

TLDRJoin me as I review five different print on demand companies and determine the best one based on cost, royalties, proof copies, quality, customer service, and distribution.

Key insights

💰Kindle Direct Publishing has the lowest cost to print, making it a budget-friendly option.

💸Kindle Direct Publishing and Ingramspark offer the best royalty rates for authors.

📚Ingramspark provides the best quality proof copies, perfect for marketing purposes.

🎨Ingramspark and KDP offer high-quality covers, with KDP being slightly more vibrant.

📖Ingramspark and KDP have the best quality interiors, while Lulu has stiffer pages.

Q&A

Which print on demand company has the widest distribution?

Ingramspark offers the widest distribution, allowing bookstores and libraries to order copies of your book.

Which company has the best customer service?

Kindle Direct Publishing has excellent customer service, with phone and email support.

Which company has the lowest cost to print?

Kindle Direct Publishing has the lowest cost to print at $4.80 per copy.

Which company offers the best quality proof copies?

Ingramspark provides the best quality proof copies, perfect for marketing purposes.

Which company has the best royalty rates for authors?

Both Kindle Direct Publishing and Ingramspark offer competitive royalty rates for authors.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction and overview of the video.

00:54Overview of the beginner's guide to self-publishing series.

01:43Demonstration of the five different print on demand copies.

03:37Comparison of the cost to print for each company.

05:20Comparison of the royalty rates for authors.

07:51Comparison of the quality of proof copies.

08:56Comparison of the quality of covers.

10:56Comparison of the quality of interiors.

12:41Comparison of customer service for each company.

14:41Comparison of distribution options.

16:27Announcement of the winner and conclusion of the video.