Issuu vs Kindle Direct Publishing
June 09, 2025 | Author: Laura Candler
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With over 15 million publications, Issuu is the fastest growing digital publishing platform in the world. Millions of avid readers come here every day to read the free publications created by enthusiastic publishers from all over the globe with topics in fashion, lifestyle, art, sports and global affairs to mention a few. And that's not all. We've also got a prominent range of independent publishers utilizing the Issuu network to reach new fans every day.
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Publish your books independently with Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) on the Amazon Kindle Store. Make changes to your book at any time. Publish once and reach readers worldwide. Publishing takes less than 5 minutes. Your book appears on Amazon within 24 hours. Make your book available on Kindle devices and on free Kindle apps.
Issuu and Kindle Direct Publishing are both ebook publishing platforms that allow independent authors and small publishers distribute their books. They provide tools for formatting, design, marketing, monetization and offer different options in free and paid plans.
But Issuu (launched in 2009) is a Sweden-based service, primarily focused on visually-driven content - digital magazines, brochures and portfolios. It allows to embed publications on websites and social media, enhancing interactivity and engagement. Also Issuu offers premium features for advanced analytics and additional customization.
Kindle Direct Publishing (2007) is Amazon's self-publishing platform designed specifically for eBooks and print books, making it ideal for novelists and authors of traditional literature. The great advantage of this platform is book distribution via vast Amazon's marketplace and Kindle ecosystem. Besides, is offers a higher percentage of royalties on eBook sales (up to 70%) compared to traditional publishing.
But Issuu (launched in 2009) is a Sweden-based service, primarily focused on visually-driven content - digital magazines, brochures and portfolios. It allows to embed publications on websites and social media, enhancing interactivity and engagement. Also Issuu offers premium features for advanced analytics and additional customization.
Kindle Direct Publishing (2007) is Amazon's self-publishing platform designed specifically for eBooks and print books, making it ideal for novelists and authors of traditional literature. The great advantage of this platform is book distribution via vast Amazon's marketplace and Kindle ecosystem. Besides, is offers a higher percentage of royalties on eBook sales (up to 70%) compared to traditional publishing.