Best Book Publishing Platforms
Kitaboo alternatives
7 tools scored in the same category. 7 score higher than Kitaboo's 2.5/5.
Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.
Before you switch — what Kitaboo does well
- Copyright infringements are virtually impossible
- DRM-enabled ebooks offer best-in-class safety from online piracy
- Interactive content allows teacher-learner interaction via notes and suggestions
And where it was marked down
- Relatively high pricing compared to some other platforms
- Limited third-party integration options
Global print-on-demand platform for direct-to-consumer book publishing and retail distribution
Scores 0.5 higher than Kitaboo
A comprehensive distribution and automated formatting platform for independent authors and publishers
Scores 0.5 higher than Kitaboo
Global self-publishing platform for distributing ebooks and print books via Amazon
Scores 0.4 higher than Kitaboo
Premium digital bookstore reaching the global ecosystem of Apple device users
Scores 0.3 higher than Kitaboo
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 0.2 higher than Kitaboo
A global digital bookstore providing extensive reach for ebooks and AI-powered audiobook distribution
Scores 0.1 higher than Kitaboo
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 0.1 higher than Kitaboo
Common questions
What is the best alternative to Kitaboo?
On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Lulu is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Book Publishing Platforms at 3.0/5, against Kitaboo at 2.5/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.
Why would a publisher move away from Kitaboo?
Our editors flagged: Relatively high pricing compared to some other platforms; Limited third-party integration options. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run Kitaboo 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.
