Best Book Publishing Platforms
Smashwords alternatives
7 tools scored in the same category. 4 score higher than Smashwords's 2.7/5.
Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.
Before you switch — what Smashwords does well
- Integrated into Draft2Digital platform — same distribution reach
- Smashwords library distribution (OverDrive, Bibliotheca) adds library channel
- Legacy Smashwords audience continues to discover titles
And where it was marked down
- No longer a separate platform — authors should use Draft2Digital directly
- Migration to D2D required for full feature access
Global print-on-demand platform for direct-to-consumer book publishing and retail distribution
Scores 0.3 higher than Smashwords
A comprehensive distribution and automated formatting platform for independent authors and publishers
Scores 0.3 higher than Smashwords
Global self-publishing platform for distributing ebooks and print books via Amazon
Scores 0.2 higher than Smashwords
Premium digital bookstore reaching the global ecosystem of Apple device users
Scores 0.1 higher than Smashwords
A global digital bookstore providing extensive reach for ebooks and AI-powered audiobook distribution
Scores 0.1 lower than Smashwords
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 lower than Smashwords
Enterprise cloud platform for creating and distributing secure interactive educational eBooks
Scores 0.2 lower than Smashwords
Common questions
What is the best alternative to Smashwords?
On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Lulu is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Book Publishing Platforms at 3.0/5, against Smashwords at 2.7/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.
Why would a publisher move away from Smashwords?
Our editors flagged: No longer a separate platform — authors should use Draft2Digital directly; Migration to D2D required for full feature access. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run Smashwords 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.
