![]() ![]() Unfortunately, it depends on many factors. And I'm sure you're wondering how much it costs to get a book made. Unless you're a skilled voice actor or an audio engineer - or you're willing to learn those skills before you record your audiobook - you'll need some help.įor some authors, the upfront cost of having an audiobook made is just not in the budget. Professional audiobooks aren't cheap to make. Take my full featured video course on how to select the best keywords and categories for your book. Now that you know a bit about each company’s offerings and history, let's dive into the comparisons. Keep this in mind as we go through the rest of the article. And while these are three major retailers, some authors feel they are missing out on sales by going exclusive. ACX incentivizes exclusivity by sweetening the deal on royalty rates, but this means your book is only sold on Audible, iTunes, and Amazon. (More on that later).ĪCX offers both exclusive and non-exclusive options. This means they take a flat fee of 20% of your royalties and you have 40+ options for distribution. ![]() You can think of them as an aggregator and producer. Like keeping your eBook exclusive with Amazon through KDP Select or “going wide” to other retailers around the world, this is a decision you must make for yourself.įindaway Voices doesn't have any exclusivity option for audiobooks. But if exclusivity for seven years is a hang-up for you (and it is for a lot of authors), then you should go with Findaway Voices. If you're fine with going exclusive, ACX is the way to go. So, should you go exclusive to ACX or distribute your book wide? Since this is a fairly new company, they've been making continual changes to keep up with market trends and make things easier on both their authors and their narrators.įindaway has many distinct divisions and brands under their belt, including: They can get your audiobook into a ton of stores and even libraries. One of the big draws of Findaway Voices is their distribution capabilities. The parent company has been in the audiobook business since 2006. Introducing Findaway Voicesįindaway Voices was founded in 2016 by audio technology company Findaway. ![]() But with Findaway Voices' recent changes, their foothold on the market is not so clear.ĪCX boasts distribution on Audible, iTunes, and Amazon, which is an attractive prospect for many authors. ![]() Since ACX has been making audiobooks with indie authors for a decade, they've had a steady handle on the market. The company was bought by Amazon in 2008, three years before ACX was founded to give authors a way to publish their books in audio form. Introducing ACXĪudiobook giant Audible founded ACX ( Audiobook Creation Exchange) in 2011. So if you're considering launching an audiobook, it's a good way to add a revenue stream from a book you've already written (or one you will write).īut, there are many things to consider before jumping into this world. However, even before the pandemic, the global audiobook market was seeing steady growth percentages in the double digits. Of course, the COVID-19 pandemic has surely influenced audiobook sales, just as it has influenced eBook and print book sales. Predictions expect this market to grow to over $13 billion by 2027, a compound annual growth rate of just over 22%. The market numbers reflect this.Īccording to reports, the global audiobook market in 2019 was valued at $2.67 billion. When people say that audiobooks are growing in popularity, they're absolutely right. First, let's talk about market growth, then I'll introduce you to Findaway Voices and ACX. If you're not familiar with the world of audiobook creation, then this section is for you.
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