No. 152of 178 ·Print-on-Demand Platforms

BookBaby

Name: BookBaby
Price: 199 USD

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.6

Free tierNo free tier
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

BookBaby is ranked #152 of 178 in print-on-demand platforms on Freedom251, made by BookBaby (Pennsauken, New Jersey, United States). It runs on Android, iOS, Web. There is no free plan.

BookBaby plans and pricing

All plans

BookBaby Bookshop BookBaby Bookshop storefront · Global direct sales · Print-on-demand fulfillment · 50% royalties · Coupons, buyer email capture, analytics, and link generator bookbaby.com · 22 Sept 2026

BookBaby Bookshop + Amazon POD BookBaby Bookshop storefront · Amazon print-on-demand listing · Print-on-demand fulfillment · 50% Bookshop royalties · Sales dashboard and no returns after royalty payment bookbaby.com · 22 Sept 2026

BookBaby Bookshop $199 once $199 BookBaby Bookshop storefront · 50% royalties · print-on-demand fulfillment · sales dashboard bookbaby.com · 12 Oct 2026

eBook distribution $299 once $299 eBook distribution to 60+ stores in 170 countries · BookBaby says it takes zero commission on net eBook sales bookbaby.com · 12 Oct 2026

BookBaby Bookshop + Amazon POD $399 once $399 BookBaby Bookshop storefront · Amazon print-on-demand listing · 50% Bookshop royalties; 10–15% after retail on Amazon bookbaby.com · 12 Oct 2026

Compared on print-on-demand platforms

Free plan: No
Storefront integrations: BookBaby Bookshop, Amazon
Fulfillment coverage: global
Custom branding: Yes

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The record

Service: BookBaby provides independent authors with self-publishing services including editing, design, printing, eBook conversion, distribution, and marketing.
Print distribution: Its print-on-demand program focuses on BookBaby Bookshop and Amazon, and prints and ships books when orders arrive.
eBook distribution: BookBaby says its eBook network reaches 60+ stores in 170 countries, including Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Libby.
Bookshop tools: BookBaby Bookshop includes coupon codes, buyer email capture, analytics, a link generator, sales reporting, and a mobile app.
Integrations: Bookshop is described as a standalone store that can be promoted with buy-now links on an author’s website or blog; the page says it has no separate API integration for sales.
Author rights: BookBaby says authors retain full rights and control over their work.
Print limits: The pricing page lists book lengths of 24–840 pages and print runs of 25–2,000 copies.
Print turnaround: The pricing page says standard production takes about four weeks after final print-ready files are approved, depending on order details and production volume.
Support: BookBaby offers publishing-specialist support by phone and describes support for the life of a title.
Security and privacy: BookBaby links a privacy policy, but the pages reviewed did not state a security certification or compliance standard.
Intended users: BookBaby describes its audience as independent authors seeking professional publishing guidance, quality production, royalties, and control of their books.
Founded: 2009
Headquarters: Pennsauken, New Jersey, United States

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Print-on-Demand Platforms in 2026#152 of 178

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Sources

bookbaby.com/about-bookbaby· checked 12 Oct 2026
bookbaby.com/self-publishing/print-on-demand· checked 12 Oct 2026
bookbaby.com/sell-your-book/ebook-distribution· checked 12 Oct 2026
bookbaby.com· checked 12 Oct 2026
bookbaby.com/pricing· checked 12 Oct 2026
bookbaby.com/privacy· checked 12 Oct 2026