Audiobook Price Calculator
See what your investment to create an audiobook will be — instantly.
How pricing works
Audiobook production is priced per finished hour of audio (PFH). Our rate is $480 PFH — and that includes far more than just production.
It covers the complete process: professional production, distribution to major platforms, essential marketing tools, and ongoing consultation to help you successfully launch your audiobook.
On average, one finished hour equals approximately 9,400 words. Simply enter your book’s word count below to instantly estimate the projected length and total investment for producing your audiobook.
This estimate is typically very accurate. However, every book has its own rhythm — and we capture it with precision. Final length may vary slightly depending on pacing, character performance, and overall storytelling style.
Estimated final length
Full Package
Your all-inclusive solution for producing and publishing a professional, ACX-compliant audiobook. Perfect for authors who want high-quality results with zero technical stress.
Everything in the Full Plan is designed to give authors a complete, done-for-you audiobook solution — from narration and production to global publishing and promotional tools.
Plus Package
Everything in the full plan plus even more powerful promotional tools to help brand your story.
See what's included
*Industry Consultation & Project Planning
We guide you through the entire process, answer all your questions, and help you make the best creative and technical decisions for your audiobook.
*Casting
We open casting to our 500+ narrators and bring you a selection of narrators performing your audiobook. We help you select the right narrator for your genre, tone, and audience, ensuring your story is brought to life with the perfect voice.
*Professional Narration Recording
Your narrator will record your audiobook using professional studio standards to capture clean, crisp, engaging audio.
100% ACX Quality Guarantee
Your audiobook will pass ACX/Audible’s strict quality control the first time. We do it all the time!
*Publishing on Audible / Amazon / iTunes (via ACX)
We create and configure your ACX account and:
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Audio file submission
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Cover image submission
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Metadata optimization (title, description, keywords)
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Category selection
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Final approval and setup
*Spotify, Google Play & 40+ Global Platforms (via INAudio)
We create and configure your INAudio account and:
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Audio file submission
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Cover image submission
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Metadata optimization (title, description, keywords)
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Category selection
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Final approval and setup
Marketing Tools Included
*Dedicated Promotional Landing Page
A professional page dedicated to your audiobook with cover, description, samples, buying links, and optional author bio — perfect for sharing on social media or in newsletters. See example https://www.audiobookrelease.com/audiobooks/cascadias-call (trailer production is included in our Plus package)
*Commercial Sample Audiogram
A professionally designed audiogram (animated social media graphic with waveform + audio) used to promote your audiobook on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and more.
Included in Plus Package
*Audiobook Trailer
A professionally produced 30–60 second trailer showcasing your audiobook with dynamic visuals, music, and sample narration — perfect for sharing on social media and your website. Your custom trailer is featured prominently on your landing page, giving listeners an instant, engaging preview of your audiobook.
Included in Plus Package
*Podcast Feature
Promotion of your audiobook on the Audiobook Release Podcast.
Included in Plus Package
*Social Media Promo Pack (3 Custom Banners)
Three professionally designed graphics to help promote your audiobook:
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“Now Available” announcement
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Quote or hook graphic
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Author spotlight graphic
Ready to post on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and more.
*Email Launch Announcement Template
A polished, ready-to-use email you can send to your mailing list to announce your audiobook’s release and drive early sales.
Included in Plus Package
*Apparel
Two T-Shirts with the cover of your audiobook printed on them.