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Best Print on Demand Services for Books

7 services compared. Pricing, minimums, shipping.

Print on demand lets you print books without inventory risk. But not all POD services are equal. Some focus on distribution, others on direct printing. Some have minimums, others don't. Here's how they compare.

1.

BookPrinter

Our Pick

Direct-to-author printing. 50-copy minimum, no setup fee. Ships to 80+ countries. Competitive pricing on short runs.

Pros

  • + 1-copy minimum
  • + $0 setup
  • + 80+ countries
  • + INR + USD pricing
  • + Instant quotes

Cons

  • - No bookstore distribution
  • - No ISBN included
2.

KDP Print (Amazon)

Amazon's POD service. Free. Prints when customers buy on Amazon.

Pros

  • + Free to use
  • + Amazon global reach
  • + No setup fee
  • + Kindle integration

Cons

  • - Amazon-only distribution
  • - Expensive author copies
  • - Limited customization
  • - No India printing
3.

IngramSpark

Industry-standard distribution to 40,000+ retailers. POD + distribution.

Pros

  • + 40,000+ retailers
  • + Library distribution
  • + Global reach

Cons

  • - $49 setup fee per title
  • - Complex interface
  • - Distribution-focused
4.

Lulu

US-based POD platform. Direct printing and optional distribution.

Pros

  • + No setup fee
  • + 1-copy minimum
  • + Distribution available

Cons

  • - US-centric pricing
  • - High international shipping
  • - Dated interface
5.

BookBaby

US-based printing and publishing. Bundled services.

Pros

  • + Full-service publishing
  • + Quality printing
  • + Distribution options

Cons

  • - 25-copy minimum
  • - Higher pricing
  • - US-focused
  • - Bundled services
6.

Pothi.com

Indian POD platform. 5-copy minimum. India-only delivery.

Pros

  • + India-focused
  • + INR pricing
  • + Local delivery

Cons

  • - 5-copy minimum
  • - India-only
  • - Higher per-copy cost
  • - No instant quotes
7.

Notion Press

Indian full-service publishing. Printing, distribution, marketing.

Pros

  • + Full-service
  • + India distribution
  • + ISBN included

Cons

  • - Setup fees
  • - Managed (slow)
  • - Not self-service
  • - Higher total cost

The verdict

Use KDP Print for Amazon distribution. IngramSpark for bookstores and libraries. BookPrinter for direct printing — author copies, events, institutional orders. Many authors use two or three services.

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We print books. From 1 to 10,000+. Real press, real binding, shipped to your door — or direct to your readers. You keep every rupee.

Services

  • Paperback book printing
  • Hardcover book printing
  • Children's book printing
  • Textbook printing
  • Journal printing
  • Planner printing

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