Inkthreadable vs Kindle Direct Publishing
Inkthreadable
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| Figure | Inkthreadable | Kindle Direct Publishing |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Print-on-Demand Platforms | 9.1 (#5) | 8.5 (#17) |
| Design and mockups | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Fulfillment coverage | global | global |
| Storefront integrations | Shopify,Etsy,WooCommerce,Squarespace,Wix,Big Cartel,TikTok Shop,Order Desk,Custom API | Amazon.ca,Amazon.co.jp,Amazon.com,Amazon.com.au,Amazon.co.uk,Amazon.de,Amazon.es,Amazon.fr,Amazon.it,Amazon.nl,Amazon.pl,Amazon.se,Amazon.ie,Amazon.com.be; Expanded Distribution through bookstores,online retailers,libraries,and academic institutions |
| Support | The company offers a Help Centre, email support and live chat; its About page says it aims to reply to emails within an hour during office hours. | Authors can request phone support from a KDP representative by submitting a call request through the KDP Contact Us Form. |
Plans
In their own words
Inkthreadable
Inkthreadable prints, packs, and ships custom products for ecommerce stores when orders arrive. Sellers can use a drag-and-drop designer to create items from a catalogue of more than 250 products across apparel, homeware, and accessories. Listed production methods include DTG, DTF, dye sublimation, embroidery, and wide-format printing. Store connections include Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce, Squarespace, Wix, Big Cartel, TikTok Shop, and Order Desk. Its API accepts JSON or XML requests containing product details, design URLs, and shipping addresses. Orders are made on demand, so sellers do not need to hold inventory, and Inkthreadable says it ships worldwide. The service supports customer personalization, custom branding, and white-label shipping. There is no subscription or sign-up fee; product and printing costs apply when an order is placed, with shipping charged separately. Extra decoration locations cost £5.04 including VAT each, and a printed neck label costs £1.51 including VAT per T-shirt. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom.
Kindle Direct Publishing
Kindle Direct Publishing lets authors self-publish eBooks, paperbacks, and hardcover books and make them available through Amazon. Authors retain full rights to their books. eBook royalty choices are 35% and 70%; the 70% option is limited to certain territories and subject to delivery costs. Print books can earn up to 60% royalties and are printed on demand, with printing costs deducted from royalties when an order ships. Manuscript formats include DOC/DOCX, KPF, EPUB, HTML, RTF, TXT, and PDF. Kindle Create for Windows and Mac can prepare manuscripts exported from Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, or Google Docs. Authors can promote eBooks and paperbacks with Amazon Advertising, and share Instant Book Previews or sample chapters. KDP Select is a free 90-day program for Kindle eBooks that includes Kindle Unlimited and eligibility for certain promotions; enrolled eBooks must remain exclusive to the Kindle Store during that period. Publishing is free, but KDP does not accept magazines, periodicals, calendars, or spiral-bound books. New title creation and first-time submission are limited to two titles per format each week.