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Amazon's audiobook store and membership service, one of the most widely used destinations for audiobook listeners.

Distribution model

Retail purchases and credit-based membership listening.

Narration

Human narration through ACX; synthetic narration only through Amazon's own authorized programs, such as KDP Virtual Voice (invite-only beta).

Eligibility

Independent rights holders typically reach Audible through ACX or an approved distributor.

Publishing

Titles are submitted via ACX or a distributor rather than directly to Audible.

Royalties

Depends on the route used (ACX exclusive, non-exclusive or distributor terms). See the official terms.

Audible's marketplace connecting rights holders with narrators and producers, and distributing finished audiobooks to Audible, Amazon and Apple Books.

Distribution model

Rights-holder distribution with exclusive or non-exclusive options; royalty-share or pay-for-production arrangements with narrators.

Narration

Human narration. ACX has documented a narrator Voice Replica beta, which is not general permission to upload AI narration.

Eligibility

Rights holders in supported countries who control the audiobook rights. Check ACX's audio submission requirements.

Publishing

Create a title profile, select or upload production, then pass ACX's audio review.

Royalties

Royalty rates differ between exclusive and non-exclusive distribution. Confirm current rates on ACX.

Spotify offers audiobooks to listeners in eligible markets, including listening time for eligible subscribers and individual purchases.

Distribution model

Subscriber listening allowances plus retail purchases, depending on market.

Narration

Accepts human and digital voice narration; digital narration must be disclosed.

Eligibility

Availability of audiobook features varies by country.

Publishing

Independent authors publish via Spotify for Authors or through a distributor.

Royalties

Compensation follows Spotify's published terms for retail sales and qualifying subscriber listening.

Spotify's tools for authors to upload audiobooks, manage their catalog, review analytics and track royalties for Spotify.

Distribution model

Direct publishing to Spotify (launched August 2025); wider distribution is handled separately through Voices by INaudio.

Narration

Human or digital voice narration. Authors must select “This audiobook uses digital voice narration” where applicable; Spotify adds disclosure text.

Eligibility

Rights holders who meet Spotify's content and technical requirements.

Publishing

Create an account, upload audio and metadata, and submit for review.

Royalties

See Spotify for Authors for current royalty terms.

Apple's audiobook store across iPhone, iPad, Mac and other Apple devices.

Distribution model

Retail purchases.

Narration

Human narration via approved partners; Apple Books digital narration is available through Apple's program and labeled “Narrated by Apple Books.”

Eligibility

Audiobooks reach Apple Books through approved aggregators and partners listed by Apple.

Publishing

Work through an Apple-approved audiobook partner or Apple's digital narration program.

Royalties

Determined by the partner or distributor agreement used.

Google's digital bookstore, with a Partner Center for publishers selling ebooks and audiobooks.

Distribution model

Retail purchases.

Narration

Human narration or Google's auto-narration tools (described as beta). Metadata must state human narrator or synthesized voice.

Eligibility

Publishers with a Partner Center account in supported countries.

Publishing

Upload audio and metadata through Google Play Books Partner Center.

Royalties

Revenue share as set out in Partner Center terms.

Rakuten Kobo's international store for ebooks and audiobooks, with direct self-publishing via Kobo Writing Life.

Distribution model

Retail purchases and subscription listening in some markets.

Narration

Human or AI narration. AI-narrated titles must credit the narrator as “Synthesised voice.”

Eligibility

Authors and publishers with a Kobo Writing Life account.

Publishing

Upload audiobooks directly through Kobo Writing Life.

Royalties

See Kobo Writing Life for current audiobook terms.

A non-exclusive audiobook distributor (formerly Findaway Voices) delivering to retail, library and educational channels worldwide.

Distribution model

Wide, non-exclusive distribution; the distributor retains a share of net revenue.

Narration

Human narration; digital voice narration accepted from specific sources (such as Google Play Books, ElevenLabs or Spoken Press) with limited destinations.

Eligibility

Independent authors and publishers who hold audio rights.

Publishing

Upload finished audio, set pricing and choose channels.

Royalties

Paid according to INaudio's distribution terms.

An audiobook retailer and membership service that shares proceeds with independent bookstores.

Distribution model

Membership credits and à la carte purchases.

Narration

Policy on digital narration not confirmed — check with your distributor.

Eligibility

Titles generally arrive through publishers and distributors.

Publishing

Reach Libro.fm through a distributor that delivers to it.

Royalties

Paid through your distributor's terms.

A subscription and download service for audiobook listeners.

Distribution model

Membership and purchases.

Narration

Policy on digital narration not confirmed.

Eligibility

Titles generally arrive through distributors.

Publishing

Reach it through a distributor that delivers to Audiobooks.com.

Royalties

Paid through your distributor's terms.

BookBub's audiobook store, known for limited-time deals without a required subscription.

Distribution model

Retail purchases, frequently promotional pricing.

Narration

Policy on digital narration not confirmed.

Eligibility

Titles typically arrive through distributors; deals are selected editorially.

Publishing

Reach Chirp through a distributor; promotions are submitted separately.

Royalties

Paid through your distributor's terms.

A subscription audiobook and ebook service operating across multiple international markets.

Distribution model

Subscription listening.

Narration

Submission policy for digital narration not confirmed.

Eligibility

Titles generally arrive through publishers and distributors.

Publishing

Reach Storytel through a distributor that delivers to it.

Royalties

Paid through your distributor's terms.

A reading and listening subscription service for audiobooks, ebooks and more, operated by Scribd, Inc.

Distribution model

Subscription listening.

Narration

Policy on digital narration not confirmed.

Eligibility

Titles generally arrive through distributors.

Publishing

Reach Everand through a distributor that delivers to it.

Royalties

Paid through your distributor's terms.

Digital lending infrastructure used by libraries and schools to offer ebooks and audiobooks.

Distribution model

Library licensing models set by publishers and distributors.

Narration

Policy on digital narration not confirmed.

Eligibility

Not a direct author-upload marketplace; titles arrive via distributors.

Publishing

Choose a distributor that offers library channels.

Royalties

Earned when libraries license copies under qualifying terms.

OverDrive's app for borrowing ebooks and audiobooks from participating libraries.

Distribution model

Patron borrowing of library-licensed titles.

Narration

Follows OverDrive catalog policies.

Eligibility

Listeners need a participating library card; authors reach it via OverDrive.

Publishing

Titles appear when libraries license them through OverDrive.

Royalties

Through OverDrive licensing via your distributor.

A library borrowing platform offering audiobooks, ebooks, video and music.

Distribution model

Library borrowing, often on a pay-per-use basis for libraries.

Narration

Policy on digital narration not confirmed.

Eligibility

Library participation determines access.

Publishing

Reach Hoopla through a distributor with library channels.

Royalties

Paid through your distributor's terms.

Barnes & Noble sells audiobooks and offers an audiobook subscription within its NOOK ecosystem.

Distribution model

Retail purchases and subscription.

Narration

Policy on digital narration not confirmed.

Eligibility

Independent authors typically reach it through an audiobook distributor.

Publishing

Not a standard B&N Press upload — use a distributor that delivers to Barnes & Noble.

Royalties

Paid through your distributor's terms.