Pothi.com is one of India's oldest POD platforms. But with a 5-copy minimum and higher per-copy pricing, many authors are looking for alternatives. Here are the best options.
1.
BookPrinter
Our Pick
Print on demand from 1 copy. No setup fee. INR pricing. UPI and Net Banking accepted. Ships across India in 3-7 days.
Pros
+ No minimum order (1 copy)
+ Lower per-copy pricing
+ Instant quotes
+ UPI + Net Banking
+ Ships worldwide
Cons
- No retail distribution
- No ISBN included
2.
Pothi.com
India's original self-publishing and POD platform. 5-copy minimum. India-only shipping.
Pros
+ Established platform
+ Indian market focus
+ Multiple format support
Cons
- 5-copy minimum
- Higher per-copy cost
- No instant quotes
- India-only shipping
3.
Notion Press
Full-service self-publishing platform. Editing, design, distribution, and printing.
Pros
+ Full publishing service
+ Amazon/Flipkart distribution
+ ISBN included
Cons
- Setup fees
- Managed process (slow)
- Higher total cost
- Not self-service
4.
KDP Print
Amazon's print-on-demand service. Free to use. Prints for Amazon distribution only.
Pros
+ Free to use
+ Amazon distribution
+ Global reach
Cons
- Amazon-only
- No India printing
- Expensive author copies
- Limited trim sizes
5.
White Falcon Publishing
Indian self-publishing company offering printing, distribution, and marketing services.
Pros
+ Full-service
+ Indian market
+ Bookstore distribution
Cons
- Setup fees
- Managed workflow
- Higher per-copy cost
The verdict
For pure printing at the lowest price with no minimum, BookPrinter is the best Pothi.com alternative. For full publishing services, Notion Press is the alternative. For Amazon distribution, use KDP Print.