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Free multi-platform royalty compare

Multi-platform royalty compare: what one sale pays per store.

The same ebook pays different net amounts per store. Enter price and file size, and see the net-per-sale ranking across the main stores.

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KDP delivery fee includedAggregator and direct-store mathStore rankings by net per sale

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Why the ranking swings

KDP takes 30% plus a delivery fee; Apple and Kobo publish a flat royalty band; aggregators keep a slice for the distribution work; direct stores take a platform fee but no royalty share.

At $4.99 a direct PDF can out-net a KDP ebook; at low prices the card-processing minimums tilt back toward the marketplaces.

Estimate, then confirm

Store terms change; the numbers here come from the published fee structures in the platform research. Confirm each store's current page before setting a price or schedule.

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Free KDP royalty calculator

KDP royalty calculator: what one sale actually pays you.

Choose the 35% or 70% option, enter your list price and ebook size, and see the per-sale royalty after Amazon's delivery fee. Built for Amazon.com planning.Open check

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eBook pricing strategy: pick the price the royalty rules reward.

The best price is the one inside the 70% band that your category tolerates. This guide walks the sweet spot, the series trick, and the launch math.Open check

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which store pays the most?

It depends on price, file size, and format. Run the comparison with your numbers; direct stores usually win at higher prices, KDP at very low prices because of card minimums elsewhere.

Does Amazon's 70% always beat direct stores?

Not necessarily: KDP subtracts a delivery fee and requires the price band, while direct stores keep most of the list price. The compare table shows the exact crossing point for your file size.

Pick the stores your numbers justify.

The release package standardizes EPUB and metadata so the same approved version can move between stores.

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