Bookvault
Peterborough book printer's self-publishing arm with paperback printing from 1.17 GBP, store integrations and special editions such as sprayed edges and foiling
Quick Overview
| Company | CopyTECH (UK) Limited (t/a Printondemand-worldwide) |
|---|---|
| Category | Print on Demand Services |
| Headquarters | Peterborough, United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom (outside the EU, adequacy decision) |
| Data Location | Printing in Peterborough, UK; privacy policy mentions transfers outside the UK and EEA |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Print on demand, direct-sales store integrations, API, retail network access, sprayed edges and foiling, box sets and slipcases, real-time sales reports, bulk discounts |
| Pricing | Paperback from 1.17 GBP; hardback from 3.82 GBP; MyBookvault free with 19.95 GBP title set-up fee; Indie 24.95 GBP per month; Pro 89.95 GBP per month |
| Best For | Authors who sell through their own web store and want physical special editions |
| Replaces | Amazon KDP, IngramSpark |
Detailed Review
Bookvault comes from Printondemand-worldwide, which the about page says has traded for over two decades. The footer names CopyTECH (UK) Limited, registered in England under number 3130263.
The site says its Peterborough plant produces over one million books a year and can make a single copy in under 24 hours. It leans toward authors who sell direct, with a retail network available as an extra route.
Plans and Printing Prices
The homepage lists starting prices of 1.17 GBP for a paperback, 3.82 GBP for a hardback, 1.52 GBP for wiro-bound, 4.82 GBP for cloth hardback, 1.52 GBP for spiral-bound and 0.49 GBP for saddle-stitched.
Three plans are shown: MyBookvault is free with a 19.95 GBP title set-up fee, Indie costs 24.95 GBP per month with a 4.95 GBP set-up fee, and Pro costs 89.95 GBP per month with free set-up and bulk discounts of 3% to 15%.
Selling Direct and Through Retailers
Integrations cover Shopify, Payhip, Wix, WooCommerce, Kickstarter and an API, so orders can flow straight to print. The retail network includes Amazon, Gardners and Alibris, with royalties paid within 90 days.
The site explains that selling directly lets authors keep customer data and set their own prices and promotions.
Special Editions
BookvaultBespoke offers sprayed edges, cover foiling, endpapers, ribbons and head and tail bands from a single copy. Box sets and slipcases are listed too.
These options suit crowdfunded or collectors' editions rather than ordinary trade paperbacks.
Limitations to Consider
The service is print-focused and does not describe e-book publishing on the pages checked. Prices are in pounds, a status page banner mentioned an outage of some services when the pages were read, and the footer copyright reads 2022. The company is in the UK, outside the EU. This review rests on the vendor's pages, not a hands-on test.
Who Should Use Bookvault
Authors, small presses and crowdfunding creators who sell through their own store and want physical extras.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Public printing prices and plan prices
- Store integrations for Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix and Payhip
- Special edition finishes from one copy
- API available
- UK printing with fast single-copy turnaround stated
Cons
- Print-focused, no e-book service described
- Monthly plans cost 24.95 or 89.95 GBP
- Title set-up fee on the free tier
- Royalties paid within 90 days
Alternatives to Bookvault
Other European print on demand services worth comparing before you decide:
Prodigi
United Kingdom · Free dropshipping platform for art prints, homeware and apparel
Shirtigo
Germany · German fulfilment for shirts, posters and mugs with no base fee
Spreadconnect
Germany · Free Leipzig-based fulfilment service formerly sold as SPOD
merchOne
Germany · B2B canvas, poster and gift fulfilment from Cologne
See all European print on demand services or compare them directly against Amazon KDP on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
A paperback prints from 1.17 GBP and a hardback from 3.82 GBP. The free MyBookvault plan has a 19.95 GBP title set-up fee, Indie costs 24.95 GBP per month, and Pro costs 89.95 GBP per month with free set-up.
Yes. The site lists integrations for Shopify, Payhip, Wix, WooCommerce and Kickstarter, plus an API, so orders from your store can be printed and shipped on demand.
It is a UK company: CopyTECH (UK) Limited, registered in England under number 3130263 and based in Peterborough. The UK is outside the EU but covered by an EU adequacy decision for data transfers.