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ACX

ACX royalty page, posted April 28, 2026 and updated May 26, 2026. It says enrollment in the new royalty model is available to all ACX creators. Exclusive distribution to Audible, Amazon, and Apple Books is a 50 percent royalty. Non-exclusive distribution is a 30 percent royalty. Creators may suggest pricing and may opt in to an all-you-can-listen program. The page defines Member Value as the membership price minus taxes and fees, plus the value of extra credits, then divided proportionally and multiplied by the contractual royalty rate. The how-it-works page for authors says a creator can open a free account, must hold the audio rights, and can claim a title only if it is available as an ebook on Amazon. That page says finished files go to Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. Narrator payment on that page may be by the finished hour, a royalty split, or a hybrid.

Useful when: You need the current ACX royalty split, 50 percent for exclusive distribution and 30 percent for non-exclusive, and the account rules for claiming a title.

Publishing platform · Free · All ACX creators, as the royalty page states; no country limit is stated

Exclusive royalty 50 percent; non-exclusive 30 percent. Page updated May 26, 2026.

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Audiobook distribution
Specialties
Audiobook distribution
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Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Applicability
Writer-selected
Before committing
The account is described as free. Paying a narrator by the finished hour is a separate cost, and the royalty percentages are not a promise of earnings. The royalty page says exclusive distribution is Audible, Amazon, and Apple Books. The how-it-works page says finished files go to Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. Those are each page's own words. The title must be an ebook on Amazon, and the account holder must have the audio rights. This listing does not treat an agents and publishers tab as evidence of a publishing path.
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Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source 1 · Official source 2

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Ahab

A platform for finding and hiring audio talent.

Marketplace · Price unavailable · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Audiobook narration and production
Specialties
Audio publishing
Relevant routes
Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Confirm audiobook experience, recording scope, rights, and payment terms.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Apple Books for Authors

Resources and tools for publishing to Apple Books.

Publishing platform · Free and paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Tasks
Retailer publishing platforms
Specialties
Book sales and delivery · Audio publishing
Relevant routes
Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
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Check account, file, and territory requirements.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Audio Publishers Association

Audiobook-industry resources and professional community.

Association · Free and paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Writing communities · Professional associations
Specialties
Audio publishing
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Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
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Membership and event eligibility apply; not a narrator-placement service.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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AuthorImprints

Publishing-management services for authors who want to self-publish through their own imprint.

Professional service · Price unavailable · Confirm service or submission eligibility

Self-publishing management, not a publisher.

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Publishing-service companies · Publishing-business administration · Audiobook narration and production
Specialties
Publishing-service companies · Publishing-business administration · Audiobook narration and production
Relevant routes
Self-publishing
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A publishing-service company, not a traditional or hybrid publisher. Verify the service contract, deliverables, rights, fees, and account ownership for your project.
Access
Confirm remote service with the provider.

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Authors Republic

Audiobook distribution and production resources.

Publishing platform · Paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Audiobook narration and production · Audiobook distribution
Specialties
Audio publishing
Relevant routes
Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
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Check current service scope and distribution agreement.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Bunny Studio

Creative production services including voice-over and audio work.

Professional service · Paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Tasks
Audiobook narration and production
Specialties
Audio publishing
Relevant routes
Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Confirm long-form audiobook support, rights, and deliverables.
Access
Confirm remote service with the provider.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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INaudio

Audiobook distribution and services for rights holders.

Publishing platform · Paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Audiobook distribution
Specialties
Audio publishing
Relevant routes
Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
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Confirm distribution routes, fees, and contract terms.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Soundwise

Tools for selling and delivering audio directly to listeners.

Publishing platform · Paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Direct-sales stores
Specialties
Audio publishing
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Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
A direct-sales audio platform does not guarantee retailer distribution.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

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Spoken Realms

Audiobook production and publishing services.

Professional service · Paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Audiobook narration and production
Specialties
Audio publishing
Relevant routes
Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Confirm eligibility, production scope, and distribution terms.
Access
Confirm remote service with the provider.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Spotify for Authors

Spotify's tools and resources for audiobook authors and publishers.

Publishing platform · Free · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Tasks
Retailer publishing platforms
Specialties
Audio publishing
Relevant routes
Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Check supported territories, formats, and account eligibility.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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StreetLib

Book distribution and publishing tools for authors and publishers.

Publishing platform · Paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Tasks
Ebook aggregators · Print distribution
Specialties
Book sales and delivery · Audio publishing
Relevant routes
Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Check fees, territories, retailer coverage, and contract terms.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Separate producing the recording from distributing it. Decide how narration, editing, mastering, rights, and payment will be handled before commissioning work.

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Confirm territory eligibility, voice rights, delivery specifications, exclusivity, royalties, and AI policies. Short-form voice-over experience does not necessarily establish audiobook experience.

Informational listings, not endorsements or quality ratings. Descriptions are checked against official pages, not through an independent service audit. Confirm current prices, service availability, and terms with the provider.