Pricing scenario comparer
Test three list prices side by side and see which one produces the strongest modeled royalty — per sale, per month, and per year.
Side-by-side comparison
| Price | Royalty / sale | Monthly | Yearly |
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How to use this calculator
- Choose format and marketplace, and print details if relevant.
- Enter an assumed monthly sales figure — held constant across all three prices for comparison.
- Enter three list prices you're considering.
- Compare estimated royalty per sale, monthly, and yearly income for each.
How the estimate works
Each price is run through the same royalty formula used on the royalty calculator — the two-tier ebook model, or the print royalty-minus-print-cost model for paperback and hardcover — then projected out using your assumed monthly sales figure.
The "highest modeled income" result simply flags whichever scenario produces the largest estimated monthly royalty at the sales volume you entered — it doesn't account for how sales might actually shift at each price.
Pricing scenario FAQ
Why does the "winner" ignore sales volume changes?
Because that's a judgment call only you can make about your genre and audience — this tool holds sales constant so you can isolate the effect of price on royalty. Pair it with your own sense of how demand shifts at each price.
Can I compare three ebook prices and three paperback prices at once?
Not on the same run — the comparer works within one format at a time. Switch the format dropdown and re-enter your three prices to compare the other format separately.
Should I always pick the highest-earning scenario?
Not necessarily. A lower price can sometimes drive far more volume than modeled here, and pricing also signals positioning within your genre. Treat this as one input among several, not the final word.