Audiobook Price Calculator
Find out exactly what your audiobook will cost — instantly.
How pricing works
Audiobook production is priced per finished hour of audio (PFH), and our rate is $480 PFH and our rate doesn't include just production. It also includes everything after that. Getting your audiobook out to the world, essential marktign tools and on-going consultation. On average, one finished hour equals about 9,400 words. Simply enter your book’s word count below to instantly estimate the final length and cost of producing your audiobook.
This estimate is usually very accurate and every book has its own rhythm — and we capture it with precision. The final length may vary slightly depending on factors such as pacing, character performance and story plot.
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.
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Plus Package
Everything in the full plan plus even more powerful promotional tools to help brand your story.
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Full Package
Audiobook Production
*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. W 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 audiobook is recorded by a skilled narrator using professional studio standards to capture clean, crisp, engaging audio.
*100% ACX Quality Guarantee
Your audiobook will pass ACX/Audible’s strict quality control.
Audiobook Publishing on All Major Platforms
*Audible / Amazon / iTunes (via ACX) Publishing
We set up your ACX account for you and handle:
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ACX Acount Setup
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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 submit:
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Mastered audio files
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Cover image
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Metadata and categories
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Global distribution settings
Your audiobook will be available worldwide through dozens of listening apps.
Marketing Tools Included
*Custom 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
*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.
Plus Package
Everything in the full plan plus the following marketing tool addons
*Book 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.
*Book Trailer Placement on Your Promotional Landing Page
Your custom trailer is featured prominently on your landing page, giving listeners an instant, engaging preview of your audiobook.
*Podcast Promotion
Promotion o your audiobook on the Audiobook Release Podcast.
*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.
*Featured “New Release” Placement
Your audiobook is highlighted in our Featured Releases section for added visibility and promotion during launch.
*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.
*T-Shirts
Two T-Shirts with the cover of your audiobook printed.