Comparison
Draft2Digital sends your finished files to retailers. AuthorOS creates the files, edits the book, designs the cover, narrates the audiobook, builds the website, runs the marketing — then distributes.
D2D solves the last mile. We handle the entire road. Distribution is one step in publishing — here is what the full picture looks like.
| Capability | Draft2Digital | AuthorOS |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Free distribution aggregator — takes ~10% of royalties | Full publishing service — one-time fee, you keep 85–97% of revenue |
| Editing | Not offered — bring your own edited manuscript | Four editorial passes — developmental, line, copy, proofread |
| Cover design | Not offered — bring your own cover | Custom professional cover design (up to unlimited revisions at Empire) |
| Formatting | Basic ebook conversion tools | Professional formatting — ebook, paperback, large print, hardcover |
| Audiobook | Not offered | Professional narration included (Professional+); voice cloning at Empire |
| Distribution | Ebook + print distribution to major retailers | Global distribution — ebook, print, audiobook — Amazon, Apple, Kobo, B&N, Google Play, Scribd, Audible, Spotify, 240K+ libraries |
| Revenue model | Free to use, takes ~10% of every sale permanently | One-time publishing fee — no ongoing royalty percentage |
| Marketing | Universal Book Links (promotional tool only) | Launch marketing, Amazon/Google ads, social content, email sequences — all included |
| Author website | Basic author page on D2D | Custom author website with lead capture, CRM, sequences, and maintenance |
| Ongoing intelligence | Basic sales reporting dashboard | AuthorOS intelligence monthly — market data, ad optimization, reader analytics, voice briefing |
Common questions
Draft2Digital is a free distribution aggregator that sends your finished ebook and print files to retailers, taking a percentage of royalties. AuthorOS from Smart Press Media is a full publishing service — we edit your manuscript, design your cover, format every edition, narrate the audiobook, build your website, run your marketing, distribute everywhere, and provide ongoing intelligence.
Draft2Digital is free to use but takes approximately 10% of your royalties on every sale, forever. AuthorOS is a one-time publishing fee ($2,997–$9,997) and you keep 85–97% of all revenue with no ongoing percentage taken from your royalties.
No. Draft2Digital distributes finished files. You must arrive with an edited manuscript, a designed cover, and formatted files. AuthorOS handles the entire pipeline — four editorial passes, custom cover design, professional formatting across all editions, and audiobook narration.
You do not need to. AuthorOS includes global distribution to Amazon, Apple, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, Scribd, and 240,000+ libraries — the same retailers D2D reaches, plus audiobook platforms. Distribution is built into every AuthorOS package.
One manuscript. Edited, designed, narrated, distributed, and marketed. No royalty percentage — ever.
Begin with AuthorOS