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A direct store, payment service, and digital delivery tool do different jobs. Decide what you are selling, where buyers come from, and how files or physical copies reach them.

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Direct-sales stores

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Gumroad

Direct sales of digital products, including downloadable books.

Publishing platform · Paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Direct-sales stores
Specialties
Book sales and delivery
Relevant routes
Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Direct sales and marketplace discovery have different fees.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Itch.io

A marketplace supporting digital products, including books and writing.

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

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Tasks
Direct-sales stores
Specialties
Book sales and delivery
Relevant routes
Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Check product suitability, payment terms, and community guidelines.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Leanpub

Tools for publishing and selling books directly, including books in progress.

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

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Tasks
Direct-sales stores
Specialties
Book sales and delivery
Relevant routes
Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Check current author plans, formats, and sales terms.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Shopify

Ecommerce software for authors running a direct-sales store.

Publishing platform · Paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Tasks
Direct-sales stores
Specialties
Book sales and delivery
Relevant routes
Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
The author remains responsible for choosing fulfillment and managing store operations.
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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Tasks
Direct-sales stores
Specialties
Audio publishing
Relevant routes
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.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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