Compare Publishing Plans
Compare the key features of Manual Distribution and Lulu’s Global Distribution. Know which option is best for you and make a quality decision.
Ease of Access
Manual Distribution
Manage account on each platform separately.
Lulu's Global Distribution
One centralized account on Lulu ✔️
Control
Manual Distribution
100% control of the individual platforms ✔️
Lulu's Global Distribution
Limited to what Lulu offers
Reach
Manual Distribution
Limited to selected platforms. See above for platforms we currently publish to
Lulu's Global Distribution
All across Lulu's retail networks: Amazon, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Apple Book etc (40,000+) ✔️
Quality
Manual Distribution
Book is formatted to meet each platform's standard requirements ✔️
Lulu's Global Distribution
General EPUB Formatting done for all platforms. Though we use Kindle Create, Calibre and Sigil to ensure quality formatting
Cost
Manual Distribution
Depends on platforms selected
Lulu's Global Distribution
May be relatively cheaper ✔️
Report
Manual Distribution
Individual comprehensive reports provided by each platform ✔️
Lulu's Global Distribution
Limited to data provided by Lulu's analytics
Publication Time
Manual Distribution
Our formatting takes up to 1 week. After submission, most platforms review and publish within 3 days. ✔️
Lulu's Global Distribution
Our formatting may also take up to 1 week but it may take retailers up to 8 weeks to review your book and list it.
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