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E-book & PDF selling fee calculator

Enter your price and monthly sales to see what you keep on each platform – fees as published in October 2026.

Typical card processing (2.9% + $0.30) is added where the platform charges it separately. Taxes, refunds and currency conversion are not included. Fees: each platform's pricing page, October 2026.

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The cheapest platform depends on your price and volume: percentage fees hurt at high prices, monthly plans pay off only above a certain number of sales, and marketplaces trade fees for traffic.

FAQ

E-book & PDF selling fee calculator – questions

Are payment fees included?

Yes, we add typical card processing (2.9% + $0.30) where the platform charges it separately. Taxes are not included.

Why is Amazon KDP so different?

KDP pays a royalty: 70% for e-books priced $2.99–$9.99, 35% otherwise (delivery costs ignored here).

Where do the fees come from?

Each platform's pricing page, checked in October 2026. Fees change – confirm before you choose.