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epubli

Freemium#89 of 178 in Print-on-Demand Platforms

epubli: A flexible web platform for producing, publishing, and distributing books without advance print runs. Ranked #89 of 178 in Print-on-Demand Platforms by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for self-publishing authors needing flexible book production.

3.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Self-publishing authors needing flexible book production
Free plan
Yes
Fulfillment coverage
Multi_region
Founded
2008 · Berlin, Germany
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free publication with automated PDF checks and print previews
- Flexible formats, bindings, paper types, color, and quantity options
- ISBN distribution across German-language trade, Amazon, and Thalia
Where it doesn't
- Physical book costs vary by format, pages, materials, and quantity
- Distribution is centered on German-language book trade channels
- Web-only access may not suit authors seeking a desktop workflow

Our verdict on epubli

epubli is a web-based platform for independent authors who want to publish books, produce printed copies on demand, and distribute finished titles. It supports PDF uploads with automated file checks and print previews, then lets authors choose formats, bindings, paper types, and color printing. Authors can order a single copy or use volume discounts, avoiding the need for advance print runs. The platform also supports e-book publishing, ISBN publication, metadata, pricing controls, and royalty tracking.

Its free access covers a broad publishing workflow rather than only file submission. Authors can design covers in the browser using templates, fonts, images, effects, and layers, then manage selling prices and metadata. Published books can be distributed through the German-language book trade, Amazon, Thalia, and the epubli Shop. This makes epubli a practical fit for authors whose audience and sales channels align with those ecosystems, particularly when one service needs to cover print production, e-books, distribution, and author-controlled pricing.

The main trade-off is that printed-book costs depend on the selected format, page count, binding, paper, color options, and quantity, so the economics vary from project to project. Publication itself is free, while printed copies are charged per order or copy. epubli is best suited to self-publishing authors who value flexible production choices, single-copy ordering, cover creation, and established distribution channels. Authors seeking a broader international channel mix or a non-web publishing workflow may need a different platform.

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epubli pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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epubli fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Storefront integrations	German-language book trade, Amazon, Thalia, epubli Shop
Fulfillment coverage	Multi_region
White-label shipping	Not verified
Custom branding	Yes
Customer personalization	Not verified
API access	Not verified
Design and mockups	Yes
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	4 integrations: German-language book trade, Amazon, Thalia, epubli Shop
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	epubli.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

epubli integrations

epubli lists 4 integrations on its own site.

German-language book trade
Amazon
Thalia
epubli Shop

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