Amazon KDP pricing
Amazon KDP is free to use.
FreeChecked Nov 12, 2026 against kdp.amazon.com
Plans and prices
- Starts at
- Free
- Free plan
- Free to join and publish. Amazon pays a royalty on each sale: up to 70% on ebooks and up to 60% on print books, with printing cost deducted on print.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| KDP (royalty-based) | $0 | No fee to publish. Ebooks earn a 70% or 35% royalty; paperbacks earn 50% or 60% of the list price minus printing cost, and 40% minus printing cost through Expanded Distribution. |
Read from kdp.amazon.com on Nov 12, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Amazon KDP before you buy.
How Amazon KDP's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon KDP | Free | Yes | |
| IngramSpark | Free | Yes | Compare |
| Lulu Direct | Free | Yes | Compare |
| Blurb | Free | Yes | Compare |
| Merch by Amazon | Free | Yes | Compare |
Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
Amazon KDP pricing questions
Is Amazon KDP free?
Yes. Amazon KDP is free to use. Free to join and publish. Amazon pays a royalty on each sale: up to 70% on ebooks and up to 60% on print books, with printing cost deducted on print.
How much does Amazon KDP cost?
Amazon KDP lists one plan. KDP (royalty-based): $0. Prices were read from kdp.amazon.com on Nov 12, 2026.
When were Amazon KDP's prices last checked?
On Nov 12, 2026, against kdp.amazon.com. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.