List of self-publishing companies

Self-publishing is the publication of media (e.g. books, music, art) by its author at their own cost, without the involvement of a publisher. However, the author may engage professionals or companies to assist with various aspects of publication, distribution or marketing. This page lists the best-known of such companies. It is not an exhaustive list.

Assisted self-publishing
Assisted self-publishing companies offer services such as editing, proof-reading, cover design, formatting, printing, marketing and promotion. They may offer these services separately or as a package. They do not take any rights from the author and the author retains total control of the work and decisions relating to it. They also provide higher royalties as compared to traditional publishing houses.


 * Blurb, Inc.
 * CreateSpace
 * Darkside communication group
 * DiggyPOD
 * FastPencil
 * FriesenPress
 * Lightning Source
 * Llumina Press
 * Lulu
 * Notion Press
 * Self Publish, Be Happy
 * Wattpad

Self-publishing e-book platforms

 * Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing
 * Apple's App Store (iOS)
 * Barnes & Noble
 * Blurb, Inc.
 * Kobo Writing Life
 * Lulu
 * Powell's Books
 * Scribd
 * Smashwords
 * Wattpad

E-book digital distribution platforms

 * Amazon Kindle
 * Apple Books Store
 * Archive of Our Own
 * Barnes & Noble Nook
 * FanFiction.Net (aka Fiction Press)
 * Google Play Books
 * Hoopla Digital
 * Kindle Direct Publishing
 * Kindle Store
 * Kobo
 * Lulu.com
 * NoiseTrade
 * OverDrive, Inc.
 * PocketBook Reader
 * Scribd
 * Smashwords
 * Wattpad
 * Wikibooks

Discontinued

 * Sony Reader
 * Oyster
 * Pronoun

Print on demand books

 * BiblioBazaar
 * Bookvault
 * Books LLC
 * DiggyPOD
 * Lightning Source
 * Llumina Press
 * Lulu
 * Powell's Books

Self-printing products and custom merchandise

 * Cafe Press
 * CustomInk
 * Redbubble
 * Shopify
 * Shutterfly
 * Spreadshirt
 * Teespring
 * Vistaprint
 * Zazzle