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Aggregator Payout Comparison

Compare Draft2Digital, PublishDrive, StreetLib, and Findaway Voices — royalties, fees, retailer reach, and payout terms.

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Four leading aggregators compared

Every key metric at a glance — so you can choose the right distribution partner for your books.

Draft2Digital
Ebook & Print
ModelRevenue share
Their cut~10% of net
Your take~63% of list price
Retailers15+ (Apple, Kobo, B&N, Scribd, Tolino)
Min payout$10
Payout frequencyMonthly
Setup fee$0
Best for: Authors who want zero upfront cost and simple wide distribution.
PublishDrive
Ebook
ModelSubscription
Cost$99.99/year (up to $1k/mo)
Your take100% of retailer royalties
Retailers400+ stores
Min payout$100
Payout frequencyMonthly
Setup fee$0 (subscription required)
Best for: Authors earning $100+/month who want to keep 100% of royalties.
StreetLib
Ebook & Audiobook
ModelRevenue share
Their cut20% of net
Your take~56–70% depending on retailer
Retailers40+ incl. Feltrinelli, Mondadori
Min payout$0 (no threshold)
Payout frequencyMonthly
Setup fee$0
Best for: Authors targeting European markets and Italian retailers.
Findaway Voices
Audiobook
ModelRevenue share
Their cut20% of net
Your take80% of retailer net
Retailers40+ incl. Chirp, Libro.fm, Hoopla
Min payout$10
Payout frequencyMonthly
Setup feeProduction cost (or BYO)
Best for: Audiobook authors going wide beyond ACX/Audible.
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Break-Even Calculator

D2D vs PublishDrive: when does PD win?

PublishDrive's subscription costs $99.99/year. D2D takes 10% of your royalties. Enter your monthly wide earnings to see which saves you more.

Break-even point: $8.33/month (PD subscription cost) ÷ 10% (D2D rate) = $83.30/month in wide royalties.
If you earn more than $83/month wide, PublishDrive's annual plan saves you money.
Enter your monthly earnings above to see a comparison.
Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is a book aggregator? +
A book aggregator is a service that distributes your ebook or audiobook to multiple retailers on your behalf — like Draft2Digital, PublishDrive, or StreetLib. Instead of uploading to each retailer separately, you upload once and the aggregator handles distribution.
Does Draft2Digital take a cut of royalties? +
Draft2Digital takes approximately 10% of your net retailer royalties. So if Apple Books pays 70% of your list price, D2D retains ~10% and passes the remaining ~63% to you. They have no upfront fees.
What is the difference between D2D and PublishDrive? +
Draft2Digital uses a revenue-share model (no upfront cost, they take ~10% of royalties). PublishDrive offers a subscription model (flat monthly/annual fee) where you keep 100% of royalties — better for authors with higher earnings.
Can I use an aggregator and also publish directly? +
Yes — many authors use aggregators for smaller retailers while publishing directly to Amazon KDP, Apple Books, and Kobo to maximize royalties on their highest-volume platforms.
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