How is PublisherKit different from Google Sheets for managing royalties?

PublisherKit automates royalty calculations based on contract terms, generates author statements, tracks payment history, and provides an audit trail. Spreadsheets require manual formulas, have no version control, and break at scale. PublisherKit eliminates formula errors and saves 10+ hours per month.

How much does PublisherKit cost?

Starter plan is $20/month for unlimited authors and up to 100 titles. Pro plan is $50/month for unlimited everything plus financial reports and analytics. Enterprise pricing is custom. All plans include a 14-day free trial.

Can PublisherKit track royalties across different contract types?

Yes. PublisherKit supports 5 contract types: distribution (5% royalty), standard (15%), full-service (25%), traditional (35%), and custom. Each contract auto-calculates royalties based on the agreed split.

Do my authors get their own portal?

Yes. Authors receive an invite link, accept with one click, and get access to their royalty dashboard. They can view revenue, download statements, and track their books across all formats. No account setup required.

Can I migrate from spreadsheets to PublisherKit?

Yes. PublisherKit supports importing author and book data. Add authors, set up contracts, and start tracking royalties within a day. No technical setup required.

For University Presses

PublisherKit for University Presses

Academic publishing management. Textbooks, journals, faculty publications.

University presses manage a unique catalog: textbooks that sell for years, journals with recurring cycles, faculty publications with specific institutional arrangements, and conference proceedings with tight timelines.

PublisherKit handles the operational side. Track your academic catalog, manage author (faculty) contracts, calculate royalties, and provide authors with visibility into their publications — without enterprise software pricing.

How university presses use PublisherKit

Textbook lifecycle management

Track textbooks from manuscript through editions and reprints. Each edition is a separate entry with its own ISBN, pricing, and sales data. Track adoption across universities.

Faculty author contracts

Faculty authors often have unique arrangements: reduced royalties with institutional support, work-for-hire, co-authorship splits. PublisherKit supports custom contracts for any arrangement.

Journal management

Track journal issues, editorial cycles, and contributor arrangements. Each issue can be a catalog entry with its own pricing and distribution status.

Institutional reporting

Generate reports on catalog size, revenue by title, royalty obligations, and publication output. Data your administration needs, available in minutes instead of weeks.

Why PublisherKit

Custom contracts for academic arrangements
Multi-edition and reprint tracking
Affordable alternative to Firebrand and enterprise systems
Author portal for faculty visibility
Self-service setup — no IT department needed
From $20/month for small presses

Questions

Can we track multiple editions of a textbook?

Yes. Each edition is a separate catalog entry linked to the same title. Track sales and royalties per edition.

Do you support ONIX metadata?

Not yet. ONIX export is on the roadmap. Currently, PublisherKit tracks core metadata: ISBN, format, pricing, status, and author links.

Can we integrate with our university systems?

Enterprise plans include API access for integration with institutional systems. Contact us for custom arrangements.

Is there volume pricing for large catalogs?

The Pro plan supports unlimited books. For presses with 200+ authors, contact us for Enterprise pricing.

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