Publit
Stockholm publishing platform with 0 SEK monthly plans for print on demand and e-books, 10% commission on bookshop sales and streaming distribution
Quick Overview
| Company | Publit Sweden AB |
|---|---|
| Category | Self-Publishing Platforms |
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Sweden (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages checked |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Print on demand, e-book distribution, own online stores, warehouse service, Storytel, BookBeat and Nextory feeds, library distribution via OverDrive, ebook conversion, audiobook conversion |
| Pricing | Print on demand and e-books 0 SEK per month, 10% commission on bookshop distribution, 20% on own online stores; streaming and libraries from 495 SEK per month; warehouse 1,395 SEK per month (prices excl. VAT) |
| Best For | Swedish and Norwegian authors and small publishers who prefer commission to a fixed fee |
| Replaces | Amazon KDP, IngramSpark |
Detailed Review
Publit Sweden AB has the organisation number 556758-3595 and a postal address in Stockholm. The homepage says more than 2,500 publishers, government agencies and organisations use the service.
The pricing section is built around four plans: print on demand, e-books, streaming and libraries, and a warehouse option. Prices are quoted in Swedish crowns excluding VAT.
Commission Instead of Fees
Print on demand costs 0 SEK per month with unlimited editions, and books are printed only when sold. Distribution to online bookstores and to physical bookstores each carries a 10% commission, while sales through the author's own online store carry 20%.
E-books follow the same pattern: free publishing, 10% commission on distribution to online bookshops and 20% for own stores.
Streaming, Libraries and Warehouse
Distribution of e-books and audiobooks to Storytel, BookBeat and Nextory and to libraries via OverDrive carries no commission but needs a subscription from 495 SEK per month for up to ten editions, rising in steps to 3,645 SEK for 400 editions.
A warehouse plan at 1,395 SEK per month adds inventory management at one of Sweden's large book logistics centres, with the choice of a fixed price or commission.
Markets
The site offers Swedish and Norwegian market versions with English text. The distribution partners named are Nordic ones, so the service fits authors who want Scandinavian readers more than a global audience.
The company is a Swedish AB, and the pages do not show Amazon or Kobo as targets.
Limitations to Consider
The pricing page covers publishers and individuals together, so a first-time author must read which plan applies. Pages checked do not list global stores or hosting location. Founding year and owners were not stated. This review rests on the vendor's pages, not a hands-on test.
Who Should Use Publit
Nordic authors and small publishers who want to pay only when a book sells and may later add streaming or library distribution.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- 0 SEK monthly fee on print and e-book plans
- Unlimited editions on the basic plans
- Streaming and library distribution without commission
- Warehouse option for physical stock
- Prices published openly
Cons
- 10% to 20% commission on every sale
- Streaming plan needs a monthly subscription
- Focused on Sweden and Norway
- Prices in SEK excl. VAT
Alternatives to Publit
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
Print on demand and e-book publishing cost 0 SEK per month. Publit takes 10% commission on distribution to bookshops and 20% on sales in the author's own online store. Streaming and library distribution starts at 495 SEK per month. Prices exclude VAT.
The streaming and libraries plan lists distribution of e-books and audiobooks to Storytel, BookBeat and Nextory, plus libraries via OverDrive, with no commission. It starts at 495 SEK per month for up to ten editions.
The site has Swedish and Norwegian market versions with English text, and the partners named are Nordic. Authors elsewhere should check that their target shops are covered before signing up.