Kobo Writing Life is a genuinely author-friendly platform with global reach through Kobo’s ereaders and library partnerships. It’s non-exclusive and pays a solid 70% on most titles.
Ebokio takes the royalty further — up to 90% — pays in GBP, and bundles in AI cover and metadata tools plus a human review. Here’s the honest side-by-side.
Ebokio vs Kobo Writing Life, line by line
| Feature | Ebokio | Kobo Writing Life |
|---|---|---|
| Top royalty rate | Up to 90% (Pro) ✓ | 70% (above the price threshold) |
| Royalty below threshold | Same tier rate at any price ✓ | 45% under the price threshold |
| Exclusivity | Never — always non-exclusive | Non-exclusive |
| 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 store, ereaders & library partners |
| Print / paperback | Ebook-first (print on roadmap) | Ebook & audiobook focus |
What you keep on a £9.99 ebook
- Ebokio Pro (90%): ~£8.10
- Ebokio Premium (80%): ~£7.20
- Ebokio Free (70%): ~£6.30
Kobo pays 70% above its price threshold — about £7 on a £9.99 ebook — dropping to 45% below it. 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
A higher ceiling
Up to 90% on Pro versus Kobo’s 70%, and no lower 45% band for cheaper titles.
Built-in AI studio
Generate covers, autofill metadata from your manuscript, and get a co-pilot — none of which Kobo bundles.
Human review
A real person checks formatting and metadata before you go live, with a same-day track on Premium.
Where Kobo wins: a far larger global footprint, including ereaders and library lending. Since both are non-exclusive, publishing on Ebokio and Kobo together is a common, sensible setup.
Figures for Kobo Writing Life 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 Kobo Writing Life?
For royalties, yes — up to 90% versus Kobo’s 70%, with no lower band for cheaper titles, plus built-in AI tools and human review. Kobo still wins on global reach and library distribution, and since both are non-exclusive many authors use both.
Can I sell on both Ebokio and Kobo?
Yes. Both platforms are non-exclusive, so you can publish the same book on Ebokio and Kobo Writing Life at the same time.