Top 5 Self-Publishing Companies for Audiobooks

Added: 2026-05-19

[00:00:00]Here are the top five self-publishing companies for audiobooks. Number five, BookBaby. You pay a $99 setup fee to distribute your audiobook, making this the only option on this list that requires upfront payment, but you earn 75% of royalties on each sale.

[00:00:14]Distribution is limited to BookBaby Bookshop, so reach is significantly narrower than other platforms, but the higher royalty rate makes it a solid option for direct sales. Number four, Spotify for authors. You earn about 50% of the list price. This is a newer and growing platform with Spotify actively building out features to improve audiobook discovery and listener experience. It's not the widest distribution yet, but it's evolving quickly. Number three, Audiobook Creation Exchange. ACX recently updated its royalty model increasing exclusive royalties from 40 to 50% and non-exclusive royalties from 25 to 30%.

[00:00:51]Going exclusive still gets you into Audible, Amazon, and Apple with Audible and Amazon dominating the audiobook marketplace. The built-in audience is massive, but the new model also changes how royalties are calculated, especially around listener activity and all-you-can-listen programs. So, authors should review the updated terms carefully before committing. Number two, Authors Republic. You earn about 70% of net royalties. This platform offers one of the widest reaches available, even extending beyond our number one spot for the top self-publishing company in this list. Their narrator marketplace is a major advantage, giving you access to affordable talent in one place. Number one, Voices by InAudio. You earn 80% of net royalties. Formerly known as Findaway Voices, this platform offers massive distribution across retailers and libraries. It's one of the most balanced options between reach, control, and earnings. Subscribe if you want to learn more about the world of writing and self-publishing books.