Bookmundo
Rotterdam print-on-demand platform with free publishing, monthly royalties, no exclusivity and distribution to bookshops, Kobo and Amazon
Quick Overview
| Company | Mijnbestseller Nederland B.V. |
|---|---|
| Category | Self-Publishing Platforms |
| Headquarters | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Netherlands (EU) |
| Data Location | Data handled under EU regulations per the privacy statement; storage region not stated |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Free publishing, ISBN handling, print on demand, own webshop, distribution to bookstores, Kobo and Amazon, monthly royalties, editor and designer marketplace, multi-language sites |
| Pricing | Publishing free of charge, no upfront fees; royalty rates and price calculator on the site |
| Best For | Authors who want no exclusivity and a webshop of their own beside bookshop distribution |
| Replaces | Amazon KDP, Lulu |
Detailed Review
Bookmundo's terms state that it is part of Mijnbestseller Nederland B.V., entered in the Dutch register under KvK 53426312 and located at Delftsestraat 33 in Rotterdam. The about page counts more than 100,000 authors, 250,000 stories and over fifteen years in business.
Publishing is free with no setup fees, and the page promises no exclusivity, so the same title can be sold through other channels in parallel.
Free Publishing, Paid Printing
The platform handles ISBN registration, GPSR compliance and print on demand, and the author keeps the rights. Costs arise only when you order printed copies yourself, with reduced prices from three copies onwards.
Royalties are paid monthly. The English terms set a minimum balance of 10 pounds before a payout, and royalties come from sales through external channels and the Bookmundo shop.
Sales Channels
Bookmundo lists bookstores, Kobo and Amazon as external channels, and also builds a store for each author to sell directly through a website or social media. The site says books are printed close to where readers live, to speed up delivery.
A curated marketplace offers editors, cover designers and formatters for authors who want paid help.
Pages and Platform Notes
The about page says the headquarters are in Rotterdam while staff work across Europe. The pricing page itself did not render in a plain page fetch, so the royalty rates per channel could not be confirmed from it.
Language versions exist in Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish and Danish, so the same account works for several markets.
Limitations to Consider
The royalty rates per channel and the price list were not visible on the pages that could be read. The English terms quote the payout threshold in pounds. Ownership above Mijnbestseller Nederland B.V. was not confirmed. This review rests on the vendor's pages, not a hands-on test.
Who Should Use Bookmundo
Authors in the Dutch, German or English-language markets who want free publishing and the option to sell from their own storefront.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- No upfront fees or hidden costs stated
- No exclusivity on titles
- Monthly royalty payments
- Own webshop for direct sales
- Printed copies discounted from three copies
Cons
- Royalty rates not readable on the pages checked
- Payout threshold of 10 pounds in the English terms
- Pricing page needs JavaScript
- Ultimate owner not confirmed
Alternatives to Bookmundo
Other European self-publishing platforms worth comparing before you decide:
BoD Books on Demand
Germany · Hamburg print-on-demand house with fixed one-off publishing packages
tolino media
Germany · Self-publishing arm of the German tolino bookseller alliance
epubli
Germany · Berlin platform that publishes books free and keeps 30% of net
tredition
Germany · Family-run German platform with a quality check on every book
See all European self-publishing platforms or compare them directly against Amazon KDP on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The platform says publishing is entirely free of charge, with no upfront fees or hidden costs. You pay for copies you order for yourself, and reduced prices start from three copies.
Yes. The about page promises no exclusivity, and you keep full ownership of the work. Bookmundo distributes to bookstores, Kobo and Amazon, and you can run a direct store as well.
Royalties are paid monthly. The English terms state a minimum balance of 10 pounds, and the author must fill in bank details in the account before a transfer is possible.