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IngramSpark alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded IngramSpark alternative is Amazon KDP (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.
IngramSpark compared with 3 alternatives: Amazon KDP, Lulu Direct and Blurb.
IngramSpark is free to use. All 3 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| IngramSparkThis tool | Free | Free | Web |
| Amazon KDP | Free | Free | Web |
| Lulu Direct | Free | Free | Web |
| Blurb | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows |
Price against what you get
IngramSpark has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from IngramSpark
Amazon KDP
Amazon's free self-publishing for ebooks and print-on-demand books
- Amazon KDP is free.
- Amazon KDP also covers amazon selling.
Suits: Authors who want their book on Amazon with no upfront cost
Lulu Direct
Print API that prints and ships books to your customers
- Lulu Direct is free.
- Lulu Direct also covers online store and shipping labels.
- Lulu Direct does not cover digital downloads, which IngramSpark does.
Suits: Businesses that want books printed and shipped automatically from their own store or app
Blurb
Print-on-demand photo books, books, magazines and wall art
- Blurb is free.
- Blurb also lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Blurb also covers online store.
- Blurb does not cover digital downloads, which IngramSpark does.
Suits: Photographers and artists making photo books and wall art
Limits worth knowing in IngramSpark
- Distribution needs an ISBN for each format: IngramSpark sells one for $85 in the US, gives a free non-transferable one it owns, or you buy your own.
- Example printing cost from the discounts page: $4.17 per copy for a 200-page 6 x 9 inch black-and-white paperback at 0 to 99 copies.
- Publishers decide whether their books are returnable by retailers.
- IngramSpark says a title in KDP should not use KDP's Expanded Distribution if it is also distributed through IngramSpark.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to IngramSpark?
The alternatives to IngramSpark in this directory are Amazon KDP, Lulu Direct and Blurb. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with IngramSpark.
Is there a free alternative to IngramSpark?
Yes. Amazon KDP, Lulu Direct and Blurb are free to use.
Which IngramSpark alternatives work on Windows?
The IngramSpark listing does not include a Windows app. Blurb lists one.
Which IngramSpark alternatives work on macOS?
The IngramSpark listing does not include a macOS app. Blurb lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Nov 12, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.