Best Book Publishing Platforms
Draft2Digital alternatives
7 tools scored in the same category. 3 score higher than Draft2Digital's 2.6/5.
Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.
Before you switch — what Draft2Digital does well
- Wide distribution network
- Free automatic formatting options
- Universal book links
And where it was marked down
- Addition of robust marketing tools like built-in ad services could boost sales potential for authors
Global print-on-demand platform for direct-to-consumer book publishing and retail distribution
Scores 0.4 higher than Draft2Digital
Global self-publishing platform for distributing ebooks and print books via Amazon
Scores 0.2 higher than Draft2Digital
Premium digital bookstore reaching the global ecosystem of Apple device users
Scores 0.2 higher than Draft2Digital
AI-powered publishing platform that streamlines book production from manuscript to distribution in under 30 days. (Now: Rebranded from Boox.ai in early 2024 to better represent its role as the foundational backbone (spine) of the publishing process.)
Scores level with Draft2Digital
A global digital bookstore providing extensive reach for ebooks and AI-powered audiobook distribution
Scores level with Draft2Digital
The premier storefront for independent e-books, offering authors 75% royalties and global distribution via Draft2Digital. (Now: Acquired by Draft2Digital in March 2022; as of 2026, Smashwords functions primarily as a storefront brand while its publishing and distribution backend is fully integrated into the Draft2Digital platform.)
Scores level with Draft2Digital
Enterprise cloud platform for creating and distributing secure interactive educational eBooks
Scores 0.1 lower than Draft2Digital
Common questions
What is the best alternative to Draft2Digital?
On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Lulu is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Book Publishing Platforms at 3.0/5, against Draft2Digital at 2.6/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.
Why would a publisher move away from Draft2Digital?
Our editors flagged: Addition of robust marketing tools like built-in ad services could boost sales potential for authors. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run Draft2Digital successfully despite them.
Are these alternatives ranked by paid placement?
No. Every tool here is ranked by a composite score set by SODP's editorial team across 12 criteria. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, for a score, or for a position on this page.
