13 Best Christian Self-Publishing Companies (Costs Compared)

You don’t have to go through traditional publishers to get your Christian-themed book out there. Here are 13 companies that publish faith-based books, what each one costs, and how to start with them.

Most of the companies below are self-publishing services: you pay for editing, cover design, printing and distribution, and you keep your rights. The packages are usually not cheap, so it helps to compare them side by side. One publisher on this list charges authors nothing, six post their package prices openly, four quote you a price after a consultation, and two let you print and distribute the book yourself. If you’d rather pitch a traditional house first, see my guide to Christian book publishers accepting manuscripts, or browse my list of 3,000 publishing firms.

Submission policies and prices change without notice, so check the publisher’s own page before you send anything or sign a contract. Last verified: October 1, 2026.

A Christian publisher that charges authors nothing

1. CrossLink Publishing

CrossLink describes itself as a traditional trade publisher of Christian books, and its FAQ is clear that an accepted manuscript costs the author nothing. Books are printed in runs, stocked in three warehouses and sold to stores at a standard trade discount, and authors can buy their own copies at half the retail price. Print royalties start at 20% of net receipts and climb to 35% as sales grow, while ebook and audio royalties are 50% of net.

CrossLink accepts submissions of unpublished manuscripts and promises a yes or no within seven days, with about eight months from acceptance to publication. Read the contract terms on its comparison page first, including the first look at your next book and the reserve held back against returns, and expect to market the book yourself. Submission guidelines.

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Christian self-publishing services with posted prices

2. WestBow Press

WestBow Press is a division of Thomas Nelson and Zondervan that sells supported self-publishing packages, with titles held to editorial standards set by HarperCollins Christian Publishing. It publishes across genres but specializes in Christian morals, inspirational themes and family values. The draw for many authors is visibility: WestBow says Thomas Nelson and Zondervan watch its titles for promising books, and its Lighthouse Recognition Program highlights titles with strong sales.

There are four packages: Testimony ($2,699), Ministry ($4,899), Outreach ($6,299) and Legacy ($8,299). All include an editorial assessment, cover and interior design, ISBN, worldwide online distribution and free copies, and the higher tiers add marketing. WestBow accepts submissions from any author who buys a package, starting with its free publishing guide or a call. Publishing packages.

3. Innovo Publishing

Innovo is a family-owned, Christ-centered publisher near Memphis, Tennessee, founded in 2008. It runs three paths side by side: traditional, where Innovo funds the book and pays an advance; cooperative, where you share the cost and get your money back if sales targets are met; and independent, where you pay and keep 100% of your royalties and rights. Independent packages cost $2,295, $3,295 or $5,295, and its list covers books, audiobooks, music, screenplays and curricula.

Innovo accepts submissions through a free editorial and theological critique, usually returned within ten business days, and that review decides which path fits your book. Free manuscript critique.

4. Uriel Press

Uriel Press is the self-publishing division of Urban Ministries, Inc. (UMI), which describes itself as the largest independent African American-owned Christian media company. It focuses on Christian authors of color, and its packages include review and consideration for acquisition by UMI. Standard packages are Proclaim ($2,499), Reveal ($3,499) and Testament ($4,499), covering ebook and softcover distribution, ISBN, design, a listing in the Urban Faith bookstore and author copies, and the site also lists a smaller Encourage package at $1,399.

Uriel accepts submissions that fit a contemporary Christian perspective and its editorial standards. Start by phone or through its publishing choices page. Publishing packages.

5. Equip Press

Equip Press is a division of Outreach, Inc., the company behind SermonCentral.com and ChurchLeaders.com, and it suits pastors and ministry leaders. Its single Equippers package costs $4,499 and includes cover design, copy editing, ISBN, ebook, distribution, five copies, a guaranteed excerpt on its websites, 100,000+ ad impressions and a free Outreach magazine subscription. The pricing page states a 70% royalty on net retail sales, and printed copies carry a 100-copy minimum.

Equip accepts submissions of books that equip the church to reach people with the Gospel, starting with a free review through its consultation form. Publishing consultation.

6. Certa Publishing

Certa takes its name from the Latin for “reliable and faithful” and is a division of JPL Books, a fulfillment company and bookstore in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It calls itself a partner publisher: you keep 100% of your rights and royalties, and the agreement covers only the services you buy. The New Release base package starts at $1,800 and includes two custom covers, interior design, ISBN, Library of Congress and copyright registration, and an Amazon listing. Printing is billed separately.

Certa accepts submissions from authors who agree with its statement of faith and buy a package, and it decides within a few days. It has published more than 250 titles. How to publish with Certa.

7. Inscript Books

Inscript is the self-publishing and copy-editing service of Dove Christian Publishers, and it is the most affordable option here. Fees are set by word count in three tiers: Ready-to-Go ($100 to $200), Standard ($200 to $550) and Deluxe ($600 to $1,400), with wide distribution as a $35 yearly add-on. Royalties are 55% of retail on ebooks, 35% on print sold directly and 10% on print sold through distributors, and contracts are non-exclusive.

Inscript accepts submissions through a web form and replies within three to five business days. Books must fit biblical, evangelical principles, and contact is by email only. Getting started.

Christian publishing services that quote a custom price

8. Xulon Press

Xulon Press has served Christian authors since 2001 and says it has helped more than 29,000 of them. Its services cover paperback, hardcover, ebook and audiobook formats, editing, cover and interior design, marketing bundles, author websites and distribution, and each author works with an Author Success Coach.

Xulon doesn’t post its prices. It accepts submissions through its contact page or by phone, and you’ll receive a personalized quote. Ask for the full price and royalty terms in writing before you commit. Request a quote.

9. Christian Faith Publishing

Christian Faith Publishing is a full-service publisher with U.S. offices, distributing through Ingram and Spring Arbor and converting every title to an ebook. The author funds publication through a short-term monthly installment plan. You keep 100% of the profit until that investment is recovered, after which the company keeps 50 cents per book, with royalties paid quarterly.

Christian Faith Publishing accepts submissions for a manuscript review it aims to finish within a week. It posts no prices, so ask for the total cost of the installment plan up front. Submission FAQ.

10. Redemption Press

Athena Dean Holtz co-founded Redemption Press in 2014 to serve Christian authors, and the press calls itself a custom collaborative publisher. Each author gets a project manager, keeps creative control, rights and all profits, and faces no minimum book purchase. It reports Selah Award wins and Best Christian Workplace recognition.

Redemption Press accepts submissions from authors whose message fits its gospel mission. There are no fixed packages: it reviews the manuscript, talks with you, and then sends a custom proposal. Submission guidelines.

11. MindStir Media

MindStir Media was founded in 2009 by author J. J. Hebert and lists a Boston, Massachusetts address. It is a general author-services company, not a Christian specialist, offering packages that cover editing, design, printing, ebook conversion, distribution and marketing, with ghostwriting available. MindStir also operates the Manhattan Book Group imprint, so treat the two as one company when you compare quotes.

MindStir accepts submissions through a free consultation, after which it recommends a package. Self-publishing process.

Print and distribute your Christian book yourself

12. DiggyPOD

DiggyPOD is a book printer that has worked with self-publishing authors since 1988 and prints every book in its own facility in Tecumseh, Michigan. It has a dedicated Christian book printing page, a 30-day reprint guarantee, and add-on editing, design and distribution services if you want help. Pricing is per copy with no contract: a 68-page 5.5 x 8.5 inch paperback runs $4.35 each for 50 copies and $1.86 each for 1,000.

This route suits authors who sell at church events, conferences or their own website and want boxes of books at a low unit cost. Order through its price calculator. Printing prices.

13. BookBaby

BookBaby is a self-publishing services company: you bring the manuscript, and it sells the editing, cover design, printing and distribution around it. Prices are published on its own site, you can pick individual services or a bundle, and you keep full rights and your sales royalties. There’s no faith-based screening, which makes it a flexible choice for devotionals, Bible studies and Christian fiction alike.

BookBaby accepts submissions from any author, with no acceptance gate. BookBaby.

Names you may be looking for

Master Press

Master Press offered low-cost print-on-demand publishing for Christian authors. Its old web address no longer belongs to the press, and there’s no current route to publish with it.

Final Thoughts

Start by deciding how much you want to spend. If you’d like a publisher to carry the cost, send your manuscript to CrossLink or ask Innovo about its traditional and cooperative paths. If you’re ready to pay for help, compare the posted packages from WestBow, Uriel, Equip, Certa and Inscript, and ask Xulon, Christian Faith Publishing, Redemption Press and MindStir for written quotes. If you only need printing, DiggyPOD or BookBaby will get finished books into your hands. Whatever you choose, read the contract and royalty terms before you pay. For a wider view, see my list of self-publishing companies, and next up, you may want to explore a guide on spirituality book publishers.