Amazon KDP is the biggest ebook marketplace in the world, and its reach is unmatched. But for many authors the economics and the lock-in are the sticking points: a 70% royalty ceiling, a per-megabyte delivery fee, and the pull toward KDP Select exclusivity.
Ebokio is built around the author’s cut. You keep up to 90% of every sale, get paid in GBP, never sign an exclusivity deal, and get AI cover and metadata tools plus a real human review — all in one place.
Ebokio vs Amazon KDP, line by line
| Feature | Ebokio | Amazon KDP |
|---|---|---|
| Top royalty rate | Up to 90% (Pro) ✓ | 70% (within list-price band) |
| Delivery / file fee | None ✓ | Per-megabyte delivery fee on the 70% tier |
| Exclusivity | Never — always non-exclusive ✓ | Non-exclusive, unless you enrol in KDP Select |
| Payout currency | GBP | Multiple currencies |
| Manuscript review | Human review (under 24h on Premium) ✓ | Mostly automated |
| Built-in AI tools | AI cover studio, metadata, co-pilot ✓ | None built in |
| Marketplace reach | Curated UK-based bookstore | Global Amazon marketplace |
| Print / paperback | Ebook-first (print on roadmap) | Paperback & hardcover print-on-demand |
| ISBN | Free ISBN on Premium, or bring your own | Free Amazon ISBN, or bring your own |
What you keep on a £9.99 ebook
- Ebokio Pro (90%): ~£8.10
- Ebokio Premium (80%): ~£7.20
- Ebokio Free (70%): ~£6.30
On the 70% tier KDP pays about £6.30 on a £9.99 ebook, minus a per-megabyte delivery fee. Illustrative only — based on a £9.99 list price net of typical payment fees; your exact royalty shows in the publish wizard before you go live.
Why authors switch
You keep more
Up to 90% versus 70%, and no delivery fee nibbling each sale. On volume, that gap compounds.
No lock-in, ever
Publishing is non-exclusive. Sell the same book on KDP, Kobo, or your own site at the same time — and leave any time.
Tools, not just a shelf
An AI cover studio, metadata autofill that reads your manuscript, and a human who checks your book before it’s live.
Where KDP wins: nothing matches Amazon’s audience or its mature print-on-demand. Many authors publish on both — Ebokio as the higher-royalty home base, KDP for raw reach.
Figures for Amazon KDP reflect its publicly published terms at the time of writing and can change — always check its current terms.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ebokio a good alternative to Amazon KDP?
If you want a higher royalty (up to 90% vs 70%), GBP payouts, no delivery fee, and no exclusivity, yes. KDP still wins on sheer marketplace reach and print-on-demand, so many authors use both — Ebokio as the fairer home base and KDP for Amazon’s audience.
Can I publish on both Ebokio and KDP at the same time?
Yes. Ebokio is always non-exclusive, so as long as you haven’t enrolled the title in KDP Select (which makes it Amazon-exclusive), you can sell the same book in both stores.
How much more do I earn on Ebokio than KDP?
On a £9.99 ebook, Ebokio Pro (90%) keeps roughly £8.10 versus about £6.30 on KDP’s 70% tier — and KDP also deducts a per-megabyte delivery fee that Ebokio doesn’t charge.