BookBaby (audio)bookbaby.com
PaidAudiobook production services (human/AI/author-narrated).
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Google Play Books alternatives
20 audiobooks tools for self-published authors, similar to Google Play Books. Compare pricing and platforms, then pick what fits your workflow.
Kobo Writing Lifekobo.com
FreemiumDirect ebook/audiobook publishing to Kobo + Kobo Plus.
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ACXacx.com
FreemiumAudible/Amazon/iTunes audiobook production + distribution; royalty-share narrators.
Amazon KDPkdp.amazon.com
FreemiumDominant ebook/print self-publishing platform; ~67% of the U.S. ebook market (83% counting Kindle Unlimited), per WordsRated.
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Apple Booksauthors.apple.com
FreemiumDirect ebook/audiobook publishing to Apple.
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Apple Books for Authorsauthors.apple.com
FreeApple digital (AI) narration + distribution.
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Audacity / GarageBandaudacityteam.org
FreeFree DIY audio recording/editing for self-narration.
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Author's Republicauthorsrepublic.com
FreemiumWide audiobook aggregator to 50+ platforms.
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Barnes & Noble Presspress.barnesandnoble.com
FreeDirect Nook ebook + print publishing.
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Bookblazebookblaze.co
SubscriptionPlatform for authors to get unlimited book and audiobook reviews via a coin-based exchange system
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Draft2Digitaldraft2digital.com
PaidUser-friendly ebook/print aggregator (acquired Smashwords); free formatting.
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ElevenLabselevenlabs.io
SubscriptionAI narration/voice cloning; Projects audiobook suite.
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IngramSparkingramspark.com
PaidPrint + ebook distribution to 40,000+ retailers/libraries.
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KDP Virtual Voicekdp.amazon.com
FreeAmazon's proprietary AI ebook-to-audiobook narration.
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Lantern Audiolanternaudio.com
PaidAudiobook distribution; $50/title onboarding.
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PublishDrivepublishdrive.com
SubscriptionSubscription aggregator (keep 100% royalties); 400+ stores.
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Smashwordssmashwords.com
PaidOriginal aggregator (now part of D2D).
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Spotify for Authorsspotifyforauthors.com
FreeDirect Spotify audiobook publishing + analytics.
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StreetLibstreetlib.com
PaidGlobal ebook/print/audio aggregator.
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Voices by INaudio (formerly Findaway Voices)inaudio.com
FreeWide distribution to 40+ retailers/libraries; no exclusivity; keeps 20% (author keeps 80%).
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