Audible, Amazon,
iTunes — covered.
ACX (Audiobook Creation Exchange) is the gateway to Audible — the world's largest audiobook platform with 40% market share. We manage your complete ACX submission, rights agreements, and distribution strategy.
Everything we
handle for you.
ACX Account Setup
Complete Audible/ACX publisher account creation with correct rights and royalty settings.
Rights Exclusive vs Non-Exclusive
Clear guidance on the exclusive (40%) vs non-exclusive (25%) royalty trade-off for your situation.
Findaway Voices
Non-exclusive distribution to Spotify, Google Play, Scribd, OverDrive, and 40+ additional platforms.
Metadata Optimization
ACX title metadata, categories, and search keywords for Audible discoverability.
Royalty Share Option
Guidance on ACX Royalty Share arrangements with narrators if upfront budget is limited.
Sales Monitoring
Dashboard access and monthly performance reporting on Audible sales and downloads.
Common questions
answered honestly.
What platforms does ACX distribute to beyond Audible?
ACX exclusive distribution covers Audible, Amazon, and iTunes — three of the four largest audiobook retail platforms. ACX non-exclusive distribution allows you to also distribute through Findaway Voices (which reaches libraries, Google Play, Scribd, Hoopla, and dozens more retailers), significantly expanding your reach.
Should I go ACX exclusive or non-exclusive?
Exclusive pays 40% royalty but locks you into Audible/Amazon/iTunes only for 7 years. Non-exclusive pays 25% on those platforms but allows simultaneous distribution to the broader market. For most authors, the reach advantage of non-exclusive outweighs the royalty difference — especially for building an audiobook audience long-term.
How are audiobook royalties paid, and how much can I expect?
ACX pays royalties monthly, approximately 60 days after the sales month. At 40% exclusive, a $14.95 audiobook earns roughly $6 per whispersync sale. Audible Unlimited (subscription) pays differently — a per-listen royalty based on a shared royalty pool. We model expected revenue for your title's price point and distribution choice.
How long does ACX review and approval take after submission?
ACX review typically takes 7–10 business days for the quality check after your final files are submitted. If files pass (which ours do consistently, given our technical standards), the book goes live within another 24–48 hours. Total time from submission to live on Audible is typically 2 weeks.
Bring your book to life in audio.
Share your manuscript details and we'll outline a full production plan — narration, editing, and distribution.
- Response within 24 hours
- No commitment or obligation
- 100% confidential — NDA available
Ready to get started?
Let's talk.
No commitment. We'll give you a clear plan and honest timeline.
Get Free Consultation
