Lulu
Online Self-Publishing Book & Ebook Company.
Overview
Lulu is one of the original self-publishing platforms, offering a wide range of services for creating and selling print books and ebooks. It is particularly well-regarded for its high-quality printing, variety of format options, and tools that allow authors to sell directly to their audience through platforms like Shopify.
✨ Key Features
- High-quality print-on-demand for paperbacks and hardcovers
- Global distribution to retailers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble
- Direct sales integration with Shopify, Wix, and WooCommerce via Lulu Direct
- Wide range of book formats and customization options
- Free to set up and publish
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Superior print quality and a wider range of format options.
- Powerful direct-to-consumer sales model through Shopify and other ecommerce integrations.
- Transparent pricing and royalty calculation.
Unique Value: Empowers authors and creators to produce professional-quality print books and sell them directly to their audience, maximizing profit and brand control.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Creating and selling high-quality print-on-demand books.
- Fulfilling book orders for a Shopify store.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Authors focused solely on maximizing ebook distribution, as its ebook network is less extensive than aggregators.
- Authors for whom lowest cost printing is the top priority, as prices can be higher than KDP.
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to IngramSpark, Lulu offers a more user-friendly experience and better tools for direct ecommerce sales. Versus KDP, it provides higher quality printing and more format flexibility.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free to create an account and publish. Costs are based on printing and a share of the revenue from sales.
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