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BookBaby vs LaunchPad Books — how the two stack up for a global author.
BookBaby is the biggest author-services company based in the US, and they do excellent work — but their pricing, fulfilment and distribution are tuned around American authors. LaunchPad Books is engineered for authors anywhere on the map who want to reach readers worldwide, with a pricing and payment experience that feels natural no matter where you write from.
| Feature | LaunchPad Books | BookBaby |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Authors worldwide, global audience | US authors primarily |
| Currency | Multi-currency pricing, VAT/tax invoices | USD, no GST |
| Payments | Cards, PayPal, bank transfer worldwide | USD cards / Stripe only |
| Editorial team timezone | Around-the-clock coverage | US Eastern |
| Cover design revisions | Unlimited on Pro+ | 3 revisions standard |
| Local print partner | Global print-on-demand network | US press, ships from US |
| Global distribution | Amazon + IngramSpark + Apple + Kobo | Amazon + IngramSpark + Apple + Kobo |
| Royalties retained | 100% | 100% |
Publishing mainly for US readers and want an all-American team? BookBaby has a strong reputation. Selling to readers across the globe? Our worldwide coverage, flexible currencies and pricing model will feel a lot more at home.
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