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Pothi.com
by Pothi.com
What Pothi.com is
Pothi.com provides self-publishing tools and a marketplace for authors submitting digital files for print-on-demand or electronic sale. Print books can be produced one copy at a time without a minimum print quantity, while authors can publish print editions and eBooks. eBooks require PDF files, with EPUB submission optional. Extended distribution can place print books through Flipkart and Amazon.in, alongside the Pothi.com storefront, with global fulfillment coverage. The Author Dashboard shows sales and royalty information; royalties are credited after remittance details are entered. For print sales on Pothi.com, printing cost is deducted from the MRP and the remaining profit is split equally between author and Pothi.com. Authors receive 75% of eBook MRP for sales through its store. Optional services include conversion, editing, formatting, cover design, distribution, and illustration. A free Cover Creator uses templates. Correctly prepared files are approved within 1–2 business days. Print books need at least 12 pages and eBooks at least 10; anthology publishing is not facilitated. Standard publishing has no upfront cost when files meet specifications.
Who it suits
It suits authors seeking print-on-demand or electronic publishing with storefront distribution and global fulfillment. Authors needing editing, formatting, design, or illustration can also consider its optional services.
What it does well
- Print one copy at a time without minimum quantity
- Supports print books and eBooks
- Global fulfillment coverage
- 75% eBook MRP royalty through its store
- Free template-based Cover Creator
What to know first
- Print books require at least 12 pages
- eBooks require at least 10 pages
- Anthology publishing is not facilitated
- Print profit is split after printing costs
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Distribution | Extended online distribution · Standard distribution royalty | ₹1,500 a month |
| Standard Distribution renewal | Currently waived · Annual renewal for extended distribution | ₹1,000 a year |
| Premium - 200 | 200 copies | ₹1,500 a month |
| Premium - 200 renewal | Renewal is yearly or when inventoried copies are exhausted, whichever is earlier · 200 copies | ₹1,000 a year |
| Premium - 600 | 600 copies | ₹1,500 a month |
| Premium - 600 renewal | Renewal is yearly or when inventoried copies are exhausted, whichever is earlier · 600 copies | ₹1,000 a year |
| Standard publishing | No upfront publishing cost when files meet specifications · paid optional services and extended distribution cost extra | Free |
| Extended distribution — Standard | Rs. 1500/- one time setup fee; Rs. 1000/- yearly renewal fee (currently waived) · Small inventory may be maintained but is not guaranteed | On request |
The first 8 of 10 plans, as pothi.com lists them, read 22 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Verdict
Pothi.com combines publishing tools, print-on-demand production, and book distribution. Its free standard publishing option has file requirements, while distribution and author services can add listed fees.
Facts from Pothi.com's own pages
- Author dashboard
- The Author Dashboard provides sales and royalty information, and royalties are credited after remittance information is entered. · pothi.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Book formats
- Authors can publish print books and eBooks, and eBooks require PDF while EPUB submission is optional. · pothi.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Company
- The terms identify Mudranik Technologies Pvt. Ltd. as the owner of Pothi.com. · pothi.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Design and mockups
- Yes · pothi.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Distribution
- Extended online distribution can make print books available through retailers such as Flipkart and Amazon.in. · pothi.com, 11 Oct 2026
- eBook royalties
- Pothi.com states that authors receive 75% of an eBook's MRP for sales through its store. · pothi.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Eligibility limit
- Pothi.com says print books must have at least 12 pages and eBooks at least 10 pages, and it does not facilitate anthology publishing. · pothi.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2008 · pothi.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · pothi.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Free tool
- The print publishing guide says authors can use its Cover Creator tool for free to make a cover from templates. · pothi.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Fulfillment coverage
- global · pothi.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Bangalore, India · pothi.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Paid author services
- Optional author services include eBook conversion, editing, formatting, cover design, distribution and illustration. · pothi.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Print on demand
- Print books can be printed one copy at a time, with no minimum print quantity for print-on-demand orders. · pothi.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says accounts are password protected and personal information is shared with service partners under confidentiality agreements for activities such as printing and shipping. · pothi.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Customer personalization
- Yes · pothi.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Publishing approval
- The print publishing guide says correctly prepared files are approved within 1–2 business days. · pothi.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Royalties
- For print sales on Pothi.com, printing cost is deducted from the MRP and the remaining profit is split equally between the author and Pothi.com. · pothi.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Storefront integrations
- Pothi.com,Amazon.in,Flipkart · pothi.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Support
- Pothi.com lists support by email and states business hours of 10:00 am–6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. · publish.pothi.com, 11 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Pothi.com provides tools, services and a marketplace for self-published and other books, accepting digital book copies for print on demand or electronic sale. · pothi.com, 11 Oct 2026
Where Pothi.com stands on Freedom251
- Print-on-Demand Platforms#100 of 178