Bookvault Reviews

Ease of Use: Bookvault is praised for being very easy to use, with a simple connection to your Bookvault library and fast setup times. Titles can be ready to purchase within an hour, much faster than competitors like Ingram Spark which can take several days.

Print-on-Demand Convenience: It automates printing and global shipping, removing much hassle from the process.

Accepts KDP Files: Unlike some services, it accepts Kindle Direct Publishing formatted files directly, saving time and money on reformatting.

Wide Format Options: Offers a variety of print formats including some not available on other platforms like Lulu Direct (e.g., 5x8 size).

Customisation & Integrations: Provides extensive customization options and sales-maximizing integrations that are intuitive and fast.

Quality & Cost Efficiency: Delivers high-quality print books at reasonable costs with nearly limitless print options not offered by many POD companies.

Maximise Profits Through Direct Sales: Selling direct via integrated e-commerce stores retains up to 90% royalties while building stronger relationships with readers and gaining marketing insights.

Forever in Print Capability: Books can remain available indefinitely without large upfront print runs; texts can be updated anytime without costly reprints.

High Print Quality & Condition Assurance: Books are printed fresh on demand ensuring pristine condition free from warehousing damage due to minimal handling before delivery (only three touchpoints).

Quick Delivery & Efficient Fulfillment: Fast production turnaround enables swift delivery directly to customers worldwide reducing wait times significantly compared to traditional methods.

Inconsistent Lead Times & Shipping Issues: Users report inconsistent lead times, missing shipments or books missing from bundles leading to customer complaints.

Customer Service Problems: Customer support has been described as poor or unhelpful with repetitive responses such as "wait longer" or "not our policy". However, others have noted good support experiences when issues were resolved eventually.

Glitchy Manuscript System & Dashboard Issues: The home-grown manuscript system can be glitchy; the dashboard may sometimes behave wonkily requiring support intervention.

No eBook or Audiobook Distribution Yet: Currently lacks distribution for ebooks and audiobooks though this may change in future updates.

Subscription Model Limitations: Monthly subscription plans offer perks but might not suit everyone; free accounts miss out on features available in premium plans. Upload fees apply unless subscribed to higher-tier plans which might be costly for casual users.