Self-Publishing Royalty Calculator

Compare royalty earnings across Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Smashwords, Okadabooks, and Bambooks. Find the best platform for your book and the pricing sweet spot that maximises earnings.

📖 Self-Publishing 💰 Royalties 📊 Comparison

Planning comparison only. Platform terms, print costs, currency conversion, tax, and availability change; verify them on each publisher before choosing.

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Price Sweet Spot Analysis
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KDP 70% Royalty Tip
To qualify for Amazon KDP's 70% royalty tier, price your ebook between $2.99–$9.99. Outside this range you earn only 35%. Most successful indie authors price at $2.99, $3.99, or $4.99 — balancing royalty rate vs volume of sales.
Practical workflow

Self-Publishing Royalty Calculator: quick guide

Not sure how to get the most from the Self-Publishing Royalty Calculator? Enter your options and it returns a ready-to-use result you can copy or download — built for all 54 African countries.

  • What you get: a ready-to-use result you can copy or download, so you can move from a quick look to a real decision.
  • How it works: the Self-Publishing Royalty Calculator takes your options and shows the working, not just a single number.
  • What to check: confirm the output looks right for your use before you rely on the result.

Reviewed 2026. Results are a guide — always confirm the output looks right for your use before acting.

Self-Publishing Royalty Calculator — enter your details above to see your result.

Self-Publishing Royalty Calculator — Africa FAQ

How do I use the Self-Publishing Royalty Calculator?

Enter your options in the fields above. The Self-Publishing Royalty Calculator then gives you a ready-to-use result you can copy or download you can use straight away.

How accurate is the Self-Publishing Royalty Calculator?

It is as accurate as the values you enter and shows the assumptions behind the result. Always confirm the output looks right for your use before you rely on it.

Is the Self-Publishing Royalty Calculator free, and does it cover my country?

Yes — it is completely free, works on any phone or computer with no signup, and is built for all 54 African countries.