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ACX Royalty Estimator
Thinking of recording an audiobook? See how much Audible pays you for Exclusive vs. Wide distribution.
Sales Details
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Note: Audible sets the price based on length, not you. Usually $10-$25.
Locked to Audible (40% Royalty)
Estimated Earnings
$598.00
Total Revenue
Royalty Rate
40%
Per Unit
$5.98
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Who sets the price?
Unlike ebooks, YOU cannot set the price on Audible. They set it based on length (e.g. 10 hours = approx $20-$25).
Is 'Exclusive' worth it?
For 90% of authors, YES. Audible controls the vast majority of the market. Taking 25% just to be on iTunes usually results in a net loss.
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