Free book promo sites for KDP authors
Use this page when readers will get the book for free. That might be a book you keep free, or a short KDP Select free run, the days Amazon lets enrolled authors give the book away.
These sites feature free books. Your fee is separate, and it's the price on the card. Book the promo for a day when the book is still free. If the price pops back up first, you've paid to send readers to the wrong page.
If you want Kindle Unlimited readers, start with any card that mentions KU, then ask the site to be sure. A letter on a card is an Indies Today grade, not a score from us. Prices change, so check the site before you pay.
How to choose
- Start here for a permafree book or a limited free run.
- Read the fee on the card. Free for readers can still cost you.
- If you care about Kindle Unlimited, start with cards that mention KU, then confirm.
- Keep the book free through the last promo day you booked.
Listings
17 sites
Best Book Monkey
Indies Today gradeB$8–$20 · Free and discounted
25 downloads, source-reported case study · KU
All genres
OHFB
Indies Today gradeB-$29–$125 · Free and discounted
335 downloads, source-reported case study
Romance, Mystery/Thriller, Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Book Barbarian
Indies Today gradeCSee site for pricing · Free and discounted
480 downloads, source-reported case study
Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Book Gorilla
Indies Today gradeB+See site for pricing · Free and discounted
120 downloads, source-reported case study
BookSends
Indies Today gradeBSee site for pricing · Free and discounted
50 downloads, source-reported case study
Choosy Bookworm
Indies Today gradeC+See site for pricing · Free and discounted
20 downloads, source-reported case study
Ereader News Today
Indies Today gradeB+See site for pricing · Free and discounted
130 downloads, source-reported case study
Freebooksy
Indies Today gradeA-See site for pricing · Free and discounted
720 downloads, source-reported case study
Romance, Mystery/Thriller, Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Nonfiction
Hello Books
Indies Today gradeC-See site for pricing · Free and discounted
Mystery/Thriller, Romance, Fantasy/Sci-Fi, YA
My Book Cave
Indies Today gradeA-See site for pricing · Free books
325 downloads, source-reported case study
Robin Reads
Indies Today gradeBSee site for pricing · Free and discounted
305 downloads, source-reported case study
The Fussy Librarian
Indies Today gradeA-See site for pricing · Free and discounted
270 downloads, source-reported case study
Questions
- What does permafree mean?
- The book stays free at the retailer, instead of free for a weekend.
- What is a KDP Select free day?
- If the book is in KDP Select, you can schedule days when readers download it free. Ask the promo site whether they'll feature that run.
- Why does a free-book site show a dollar price?
- That dollar amount is your fee. Readers aren't paying it.
- Should I expect a certain number of downloads?
- No. Run a small stack, write down what happened, and try a different mix next time.
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