Should you upload to each store yourself or use Chiify? Here is the honest trade-off.
Going direct
- You manage a separate account at Amazon, Apple, Google, Kobo, and each library platform.
- You handle each store's format quirks, metadata forms, and tax setup separately.
- You receive many small payments on different schedules.
- You may earn a slightly higher per-sale rate at a couple of stores.
Using Chiify
- One upload reaches 400+ stores and 50,000+ libraries — see how to choose your stores.
- One dashboard for sales and one monthly [payout](/help/payments/when-will-i-get-paid).
- Free conversion and a free ISBN, plus access to stores that are hard to reach directly.
- 0% commission on paid plans, so the convenience does not cost you per sale.
The common hybrid
Many authors go direct to Amazon and use Chiify for everywhere else — best of both. Chiify is non-exclusive, so you can mix freely. See using multiple distributors.
Still need help? Open a ticket from your dashboard or email [email protected] — a real person replies.