Pricing
Follow the money—two clear stories.
Distribution share when you own the audio. Or royalty-share production at you 40% / Chiify 60%. No mystery fees.
Receipt diagrams
What you keep
Splits below are of title royalties through Chiify after retailer cuts—not retail list price.
A · You own the audio
Bring finished masters, or pay Chiify to produce. Then keep the distribution author share.
- You (author)Up to 80% of net80%
- ChiifyDistribution platform share20%
B · Royalty-share production
No narration cash outlay. Chiify produces. Still sell wide for 7 years.
- ChiifyProduction + platform60%
- You (author)Your share for 7 years40%
$100 royalty month on a share title
Chiify $60 · You $40 — and the title can still reach Audible, Apple, Spotify, libraries, and more.
No setup fees
No monthly subscription to publish.
We cast
No audition inbox. Chiify assigns the narrator.
Earn up to 25% more
Versus typical exclusive-only paths—by going wide.
Production deals side by side
| Deal term | Pay for production | Royalty share |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront narration cost | Production fee (by length / rate) | None / low — Chiify funds production |
| Who chooses the narrator | Chiify assigns from our roster | Chiify assigns from our roster |
| Your share of title royalties | Up to 80% of net (distribution) | 40% (Chiify 60%) for 7 years |
| Distribution exclusivity | Never required | Never required — still sell wide |
| Best for | Maximize long-term royalties | Need production without cash |