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Kindle Direct Publishing vs Shirtee.Cloud
Both stand on print-on-demand platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Choose KDP if you want to publish eligible books for Amazon and retain your rights, with print-on-demand and multiple royalty options. Look elsewhere if you need to publish excluded formats or want to distribute a KDP Select-enrolled Kindle eBook outside the Kindle Store during its term.
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Shirtee.Cloud combines print-on-demand production, shop integrations, branded shipping, and optional warehousing. Its free access does not include the variable charges for orders and optional services.
Visit Shirtee.CloudThe facts
| Kindle Direct Publishing | Shirtee.Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Shirtee.Cloud |
| Website | kdp.amazon.com | shirtee.cloud |
| On print-on-demand platforms | #3 of 178 | #7 of 178 |
Kindle Direct Publishing: what it does well
- Publishing is free, and authors retain full book rights.
- Supports eBooks, paperbacks and hardcover books.
- Print books are produced on demand.
- Manuscripts can be submitted in DOC/DOCX, KPF, EPUB and other formats.
- Offers Amazon Advertising, previews and sample chapters.
What to know first
- KDP does not allow magazines, periodicals, calendars or spiral-bound books.
- KDP limits new title creation and first-time submission to two titles per format weekly.
- KDP Select requires Kindle eBook exclusivity to the Kindle Store during enrollment.
Shirtee.Cloud: what it does well
- Connects to 11 listed storefront platforms.
- Catalog includes over 50 products and 4,000 variations.
- White-label shipping and seller branding are available.
- Shop linking and use are free.
- Fulfillment can include pre-produced stock.
What to know first
- Production, shipping, and optional services incur variable costs.
- The listed mobile app is for iOS.
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