No. 141of 178 ·Print-on-Demand Platforms

Barnes & Noble Press

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.3

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedThinly documented

Barnes & Noble Press is ranked #141 of 178 in print-on-demand platforms on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS, Web. There is a free plan.

Barnes & Noble Press plans and pricing

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B&N Press Free Free to use from start to finish; no delivery fees or production costs. Publishing service; print books must retail for $14.99 or more · 100 individual titles per account press.barnesandnoble.com · 12 Oct 2026

Compared on print-on-demand platforms

Free plan: Yes
Storefront integrations: BN.com, Barnes & Noble retail stores, NOOK devices, B&N NOOK app
Design and mockups: Yes

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The record

What it does: B&N Press lets independent authors and publishers publish print and digital books for customer purchase or print books for personal use.
Sales channels: Books can be made available on BN.com, NOOK devices and in stores.
Formats: The platform combines eBook publishing with print-on-demand publishing.
eBook royalty: The site advertises a flat 70% royalty rate for eBook sales.
Author controls: Authors control their book cover, price and promotions, and the service does not require exclusivity.
Reporting: Authors can monitor sales daily using enhanced reporting tools.
Print options: The service offers print books for sale or personal use, a variety of trim sizes and advance print copies.
Reader apps: B&N says its free NOOK reading apps are available for Android, iOS and Windows.
Publishing partners: B&N Press lists Reedsy, 99designs, Ready Chapter 1, BookTrib and Author’s Republic as partners for editorial, design, coaching, marketing and audiobook distribution services.
Print price minimum: As of the May 2026 policy update, print books must have a retail price of at least $14.99.
Account title limit: A single account is limited to 100 individual titles, with each title counting once even if offered in print and digital formats.
Content restrictions: Public domain items may not be sold on the platform, and posted public domain titles may be removed.
Support: The site links to a dedicated B&N Press Help center.
Company address: Barnes & Noble LLC lists its address as 33 East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003.
Price from: Free

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press.barnesandnoble.com/about-us· checked 12 Oct 2026
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