Can I Distribute My Book With Bookvault Without a Monthly Subscription?

Yes. You can distribute your book with Bookvault without needing a monthly subscription.

Bookvault allows titles to be distributed through The Great British Bookshop and its wider retail distribution network across its plans.

Do I need a paid Bookvault plan to distribute my book?

No.

You do not need to subscribe to a monthly paid plan simply to make your book available for distribution through Bookvault.

Once your title has been created and your distribution setup is complete, you can submit it to the available retail channels.

Where can Bookvault distribute my book?

Eligible titles can be made available through:

The Great British Bookshop
Bookvault’s wider retail distribution network

Your book will still need to meet the relevant distribution requirements before it can be submitted.

Are there still costs if I don’t pay a monthly subscription?

Potentially, yes.

Not having a monthly subscription does not mean every Bookvault service is free.

Before submitting a title for distribution, make sure you have completed the required setup, including:

your book details and metadata
a valid ISBN where required
retail pricing
trade discount
your chosen sales channels
print-ready files

Once your setup is complete, you can submit the title for distribution from your Bookvault account.

For a broader breakdown, see:

Are There Any Ongoing or Hidden Costs With Bookvault?

Do paid Bookvault plans affect distribution?

Bookvault’s plans can offer different account benefits and pricing, but distribution itself is available across the plans.

If you’re deciding whether a paid plan is worthwhile, compare the current plan benefits against how frequently you expect to add titles, place orders or use Bookvault.

What do I need before I can distribute my book?