What is the minimum order for book printing?

1 copy. BookPrinter has no minimum order. Volume discounts from 25+ copies.

How much does it cost to print a book?

A 200-page B&W paperback costs ~$3.50/copy at 50 copies, $3.20/copy at 100. Full-color children's books from $7.20/copy. Hardcovers from $8.20/copy. No setup fees.

Does BookPrinter ship to India?

Yes. BookPrinter ships to India with competitive local rates. Also ships to USA, Canada, Australia, UK, NZ, and 80+ countries. Standard delivery 3-10 days.

Do I need an ISBN to print my book?

No. ISBN not required for personal or institutional copies. Only needed for retail distribution.

Is there a setup fee?

No. $0 setup fee. Most services charge $50-200 per title. You pay only per copy.

Alternatives

Pothi.com Alternatives

5 print-on-demand services for Indian authors.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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Pothi.com Alternatives

5 print-on-demand services for Indian authors.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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No minimum order. No setup fee. Instant quote.

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