Available Subscription Platforms
Kobo Plus
Kobo's unlimited ebook and audiobook subscription service.
- Format: eBook & Audiobook
- Markets: 20+ markets globally
- Payment: Per page read
- Benefit: Additional discoverability in Kobo ecosystem
Storytel
Leading European subscription service for ebooks and audiobooks.
- Format: eBook & Audiobook
- Markets: 25+ markets (dominant in Nordic countries)
- Payment: Per stream
- Benefit: Strong presence in Scandinavia with rapid global expansion
How Subscription Payments Work
Unlike retail sales, subscription services pay based on engagement:
- Per-page-read: You earn when readers read your pages
- Revenue pool: Subscriber fees divided among authors based on pages read
- Typically lower per-read: But higher volume can compensate
Pros and Cons
Benefits
- Reach voracious readers who consume many books
- Additional discovery channel
- Steady income from catalog titles
- Readers can try your book risk-free
Drawbacks
- Lower per-read revenue than retail sales
- Regional availability limited
- Payment models can be complex
Enabling Subscription Distribution
Subscription services are typically bundled with their parent retailers:
- Kobo Plus: Automatically included when you distribute to Kobo
- Storytel: Select in Distribution tab (if available in your region)