Aggregators and Database Providers
There are hundreds of "online database providers and aggregators" providing ebook collections to specialized markets.
Aggregators
- Draft2Digital -
     Offers wide distribution to eBook stores and libraries, handling
     conversion and metadata optimization.
 
- Smashwords - One
     of the largest independent eBook aggregators, distributing to major
     retailers and offering tools for promotion and sales tracking.
- StreetLib - A
     global distributor that provides access to over 200 online stores and
     digital libraries across 70 countries.
- IngramSpark -
     Known for its comprehensive distribution channels that include major eBook
     retailers and an extensive library network.
- PublishDrive -
     Specializes in reaching international markets with a broad retailer
     network and offers innovative marketing tools.
- BookBaby -
     Provides a full suite of services from eBook conversion to distribution to
     major retailers and personalized promotional support.
- Lulu -
     Besides offering print-on-demand services, Lulu also distributes eBooks to
     major online retailers and provides authors with analytics.
- Kobo Writing Life -
     Allows authors to directly upload and distribute their eBooks worldwide
     through the Kobo platform and its partners.
- Baker & Taylor Publisher Services - Focuses on library and educational markets, distributing eBooks
     to schools and public libraries.
- Vearsa -
     Offers distribution to over 1,000 retailers and 65,000 libraries, with
     strong tools for analytics and sales tracking.
- CoreSource -
     Operated by Ingram, this platform offers extensive digital distribution
     networks, providing access to numerous retail and library channels
     worldwide.
- Firebrand Technologies -
     Specializes in delivering comprehensive publishing technology solutions,
     including eBook distribution services.
- Gardners - A
     UK-based wholesaler that also functions as an eBook aggregator,
     distributing to hundreds of international eBook retailers.
- IPG (Independent Publishers Group) - Provides digital distribution services alongside traditional
     book distribution, focusing on independent publishers.
- OverDrive -
     Best known for its digital distribution to libraries, OverDrive also
     distributes to retail through various channels.
- eSentral - The
     largest eBook aggregator in Southeast Asia, providing eBook distribution
     across Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.
- Scribd -
     While primarily known as a reading subscription service, Scribd also works
     as an aggregator, offering eBooks from various publishers.
- Zola Books -
     Offers a platform that includes eBook sales as well as unique social
     features for reader engagement and discovery.
- Odilo -
     Specializes in the Spanish-speaking market, distributing digital content
     to libraries, schools, and universities.
- Bibliotheca -
     Focuses on the library sector globally, providing a comprehensive platform
     for eBook lending and distribution.
- Bookwire -
     Specializes in the distribution of eBooks and audiobooks, offering
     services to over 100 countries with powerful analytics tools.
- Matrubharti -
     Focuses on regional Indian languages, distributing eBooks and audiobooks
     to a culturally diverse audience.
- Blurb -
     Known for photo books, Blurb also distributes eBooks and offers unique
     book-making tools for creators.
- Copia -
     Provides a platform for eBook distribution along with interactive reading
     tools that facilitate engagement and learning.
- Flexpub -
     Offers an easy-to-use platform for publishing and distributing eBooks,
     with a focus on flexibility and accessibility.
- Tolino Media - A
     significant player in the German-speaking market, providing access to a
     vast network of bookstores and eReader ecosystems.
- Slicebooks -
     Offers a unique service that allows publishers to slice and dice content,
     selling individual chapters or sections as eBooks.
- TXTR -
     Previously known as an eBook retailer, now focuses on eBook distribution
     services for publishers.
- eBook Partnership -
     Provides distribution to a wide array of global eBook retailers, along
     with marketing support and metadata management.
- LibreDigital -
     Helps publishers manage and distribute their digital content, including
     eBooks, across major retail channels.
- Freading -
     Offers a subscription-based service that provides access to a large
     collection of eBooks, primarily through libraries.
- Hoover's Press -
     Specializes in academic and professional content, distributing eBooks to
     universities and professional markets.
- Versa Press -
     Offers eBook production and distribution services, aiming to streamline
     the digital publishing process for authors and publishers.
- Digital Comps -
     Provides a platform for publishers to distribute digital review copies to
     educators and reviewers.
- Cloudaloud - A
     UK-based aggregator that specializes in audiobooks and digital content for
     children, providing access to schools and libraries.
- NetRead -
     Offers JacketCaster, a service that helps manage and distribute metadata
     and digital content to retailers and libraries.
- Aerio -
     Operated by Ingram, allows publishers and authors to sell eBooks directly
     to readers without intermediaries.
- Klopotek -
     Provides software solutions for publishers and aggregates digital content,
     including eBooks, to enhance publisher operations.
- Impelsys -
     Delivers powerful technology solutions and platforms for publishing and
     learning, including eBook distribution capabilities.
- Lightning Source -
     Another Ingram company, known for print-on-demand, but also offers eBook
     distribution services globally.
- Vook -
     Provides integrated eBook creation and distribution services, focusing on
     high-quality digital publishing.
- Booktango - An
     online platform that offers free eBook publishing and distribution, while
     allowing authors to keep all their royalties.
- Bluefire -
     Known for its reader apps, Bluefire also offers digital distribution
     services for eBooks across multiple platforms.
- MyiLibrary - An
     aggregator that provides academic, professional, and general content to
     libraries across the globe.
- Bookfusion -
     Specializes in open eBook and content distribution, allowing publishers to
     reach readers on various devices.
- MBS Direct Digital -
     Offers digital services tailored for the education sector, providing
     eBooks and learning materials to schools and colleges.
- XinXii -
     Based in Germany, it offers a platform for authors and publishers to
     upload and distribute their eBooks directly.
- Trajectory -
     Provides innovative digital distribution and discovery solutions,
     leveraging natural language processing to enhance eBook discoverability.
- ValoBox -
     Offers a pay-as-you-go model for eBook content, allowing users to purchase
     and read sections of eBooks without buying the entire book.
- YUDU - A
     digital platform that publishes and distributes eBooks and digital
     magazines, also providing app creation tools for enhanced reader
     engagement.
- RedShelf -
     Focuses on educational content, providing an advanced eReader and
     distribution services to colleges and universities across North America.
- BiblioBoard -
     Offers a platform for libraries to provide patrons with access to digital
     books, including self-published and indie titles.
- Wheelers Books - A
     major distributor in New Zealand and Australia, Wheelers provides eBook
     and audiobook services to schools and public libraries.
- Glose - An
     eBook platform that combines reading with social interaction, allowing
     users to buy, read, and engage with others within the text.
- Gardners Books -
     Already mentioned earlier as a UK wholesaler, Gardners also offers a
     robust digital distribution platform for eBooks and audiobooks.
- Scribl -
     Provides an innovative crowdpricing system that automatically adjusts the
     price of eBooks based on their popularity.
- Snapplify -
     Specializes in educational content, offering digital learning materials
     and eBooks to educational institutions across Africa.
- Epic! -
     Aimed primarily at children, Epic! is a subscription-based service that
     offers access to thousands of high-quality children's books.
- Virdocs -
     Specializes in distributing academic and educational content, providing
     tools for embedding multimedia and interactive features in eBooks.
- MackinVIA - A
     comprehensive eResource management system providing access to eBooks and
     educational content for K-12 schools.
- eBoox - A
     user-friendly platform focusing on the Russian-speaking market, offering a
     wide range of eBooks and a convenient reading app.
- Bookmate - An
     international subscription service that provides access to thousands of
     eBooks and audiobooks in multiple languages.
- Hive.co.uk -
     Supports independent bookshops by allowing customers to select a shop to
     receive a percentage of their purchase price when buying eBooks.
- Zola Books -
     Combines a social networking aspect with eBook sales, allowing users to
     share and discover new books within the community.
- Hoopla Digital -
     Offers public libraries access to a broad range of digital content
     including eBooks, audiobooks, comics, music, and films.
- Cantook Station - A
     digital distribution platform specializing in French-language content,
     offering services to publishers and public institutions.
- ReadCloud - An
     Australian aggregator that provides schools with eBooks and a
     collaborative eReader app to enhance student interaction and learning.
- Axis360 - A
     digital media circulation system that provides libraries with a range of
     eBooks and audiobooks, focusing on user-friendly access.
- Kortext - A
     UK-based platform that offers digital textbooks and academic books,
     providing tools for studying and teaching in universities and colleges.
- Baker & Taylor's Axis360 - Offers a powerful library-focused distribution service that
     enhances discoverability and access to digital content.
- Perlego -
     Known as the "Spotify for textbooks," Perlego offers unlimited
     access to a vast range of academic and professional eBook titles through a
     subscription model.
- 3M Cloud Library - Now
     part of Bibliotheca, this service provides libraries with access to a
     digital collection of eBooks and audiobooks, enhancing the library
     experience with intuitive apps.
- OneClickdigital -
     Merged with Recorded Books to form RBdigital, which offers libraries a
     diverse collection of eBooks and audiobooks across genres.
- Follett -
     Specializes in educational content, providing schools and libraries with
     eBooks and learning tools that support educational programs.
- RBdigital -
     Following the merger of OneClickdigital and Zinio, RBdigital offers
     libraries a comprehensive platform for eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and
     other media.
- OdiloTK -
     Offers a customizable platform that allows libraries and educational
     institutions to manage and distribute a variety of digital content.
- ProQuest Ebook Central -
     Provides a robust platform for academic and research eBooks, supporting
     libraries with tools for acquisition, management, and access to content.
- BibliU -
     Focuses on the academic sector, offering digital textbooks and educational
     resources to universities with features that enhance learning and
     accessibility.
- cloudLibrary - A
     user-friendly app and service by Bibliotheca that provides library patrons
     with access to eBooks and audiobooks from their local libraries.
- GoSpoken -
     Offers mobile access to a wide range of eBooks and audiobooks, focusing on
     convenience for users on the go.
- Skylight -
     Offers a platform for eBooks and digital content with a focus on
     supporting independent publishers and authors with distribution and
     marketing.
- BlueBottleBiz -
     Specializes in business content, providing a collaborative platform that
     integrates professional development eBooks and multimedia resources.
- Glassboxx - A
     service designed to help publishers sell eBooks and audiobooks directly to
     consumers, featuring DRM protection and a seamless user interface.
- JSTOR -
     Primarily known for academic journals, JSTOR also provides access to a
     large number of academic eBooks across various disciplines.
- VLeBooks - A
     digital platform tailored for educational providers, offering a wide range
     of academic eBooks and powerful management tools for libraries and
     schools.
- Wheelers ePlatform -
     Provides a comprehensive eBook lending service tailored to libraries,
     focusing on ease of access and a broad selection of titles.
- 24Symbols - A
     subscription-based service that offers access to a wide variety of eBooks
     across multiple genres, available on any device.
- CNPeReading - A
     Chinese platform providing digital reading materials, including eBooks,
     tailored to the needs of Chinese readers and publishers.
- Publiseer - A
     free digital publishing platform for independent African authors and
     artists, distributing eBooks, music, and other digital content.
- Scribd -
     Although mentioned earlier, Scribd deserves another nod for its extensive
     and diverse eBook library accessible via a subscription model.
- BookFusion - A
     versatile platform that allows publishers and readers to distribute, sell,
     and read eBooks, emphasizing a strong toolset for DRM-free distribution.
- Epicenter -
     Provides workflow solutions and digital distribution services for eBooks,
     focusing on streamlining operations for publishers.
- VersoBooks -
     Specializes in radical and critical literature, offering direct eBook
     sales and distribution to a global audience interested in transformative
     ideas.
- Rosen Digital -
     Delivers educational content and eBooks tailored to the educational
     sector, supporting curriculum and independent learning.
- FutureBook -
     Combines publishing services with technology insights, providing digital
     distribution alongside analytics and forecasting.
- Magzter - A
     digital newsstand that also distributes eBooks and magazines across
     multiple platforms, offering a vast library for subscribers.
- Audiobooks.com -
     While primarily focused on audiobooks, this platform also integrates
     eBooks into its subscription service, catering to diverse media
     consumption habits.
- FairStand -
     Focuses on fair trade publishing, providing a platform for eBooks that
     ensures fair compensation for authors and publishers.
- BeamItDown Software - A
     digital distribution software that focuses on a seamless reading
     experience, promoting intuitive eBook layouts and navigation.
- Leafless - A
     digital platform that markets itself as an eco-friendly eBook option,
     reducing the carbon footprint associated with traditional book publishing.
 
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