How much does Chiify cost? Plans and pricing explained
Chiify has a Free plan (3 books, 10% cut) and paid plans with 0% commission: Starter $15/mo, Pro $100/yr, Lifetime $300 once. Here's the breakdown.
Last updated 2026-06-15
Chiify keeps pricing simple: a free tier to start, and paid plans that take 0% commission.
The plans
- Free — publish up to 3 books. Chiify takes a 10% cut of sales.
- Starter — $15/month, up to 20 books, 0% commission.
- Pro — $100/year, up to 100 books, 0% commission.
- Lifetime — $300 once, up to 150 books, 0% commission forever.
What's free on every plan
- EPUB conversion and validation.
- A free ISBN if you need one — see getting an ISBN.
- Distribution to 400+ stores and 50,000+ libraries.
Which plan?
- Testing the waters? Start Free.
- Selling steadily? A paid plan pays for itself fast because you stop losing 10% per sale — see Free vs paid.
- Publishing for the long haul? Lifetime is the cheapest over time.
You can switch plans any time.
Still need help? Open a ticket from your dashboard or email [email protected] — a real person replies.
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Set your list price per book in its settings; stores apply it on their schedule. Choose a genre-appropriate price. Here's how pricing works.
How do I upgrade, downgrade, or switch plans?
Change plans any time in billing settings. Upgrades unlock more book slots and 0% commission immediately; here's how switching and limits work.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Cancel any time in billing settings; you keep access until the period ends, then move to the Free plan. Your books and earnings stay. Here's how.
Can I set my book's price to free?
Some stores let you list permanently free or run a free promotion; others require a minimum price. Free book 1 is a powerful funnel. Here's how it works.
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On paid plans Chiify takes 0% commission — you keep your full store royalty. Here's how royalties are calculated and what affects your take-home.
Do different formats of the same title count as separate books?
Ebook, audiobook, and paperback of one title can count toward your plan's book limit. Here's how formats and limits work on Chiify.
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