IngramSpark 2026 Price Changes

For many self-published authors, IngramSpark is a go-to platform for print-on-demand books. It works much like Amazon KDP, offering paperback and hardback printing with global distribution. About a week ago, IngramSpark emailed its users to announce upcoming print cost adjustments that will take effect on February 1, 2026.

So what does that mean for you as an author? The answer depends on your book. IngramSpark says not all print costs are rising. Some will stay the same, and some may even decrease. The key is knowing whether your book will be affected.

How to see if your print cost is changing

You can check upcoming print charges by using the IngramSpark print and ship calculator. This tool shows the cost for author copies and for orders placed through your shareable purchase links.

After entering your shipping location and the number of copies you want, the calculator displays your current printing and shipping cost.

Once you have that number, look for the “February 1st 2026” box below the shipping details. Check that box and click “Calculate” again. The updated amount will reflect the cost for orders placed after January 31st.

To give you an idea, we ran a few examples. A 5×8 black-and-white paperback with 250 pages currently costs $62.01 for ten copies. After the update, the cost is $62.99, an increase of less than 10 cents per copy.

We also checked a premium color hardback at 8×8 with 30 pages. The current cost for ten copies is $111.28. After February 1st, the price rises to $114.44. That is a more noticeable increase, especially for premium color.

How to check your expected royalty after the update

You can also see how your royalty on retail sales will change by using the publisher compensation calculator.

Enter your book details, including its current retail price and your chosen discount. The compensation number shown is your current royalty.

Now check the “February 1st 2026” box. The updated compensation amount will appear, showing what you can expect to earn after the new print rates take effect.

If the difference is significant, you may need to adjust your retail price. In our color hardback example, the royalty drops by about thirty-seven cents.

Steps to take if you need to raise your price

If your royalty will drop more than you’re comfortable with, you may want to adjust your retail price. The process is simple.

First, change the list price inside your IngramSpark account. Log in, select your book, enter the updated price, and save your changes.

If you use shareable purchase links, update the price on those links as well. If the prices do not match your account, the links will not work. If you do not use shareable links, you can skip this step.

You will also need to revise your cover if your barcode includes a printed retail price. In that case, upload a new cover file and pay IngramSpark’s $25 update fee.

Keep in mind that online retailers can take time to show updated prices. If you decide to make a change, you may want to do it before January 31st.

Should you update your retail price?

That choice depends on your situation. Look at how your print costs are changing, then decide whether the effort is worth it. If your cost only goes up a few cents and your cover includes a printed price, updating everything may not be worth the trouble. If the increase is more dramatic and you can adjust your list price with a quick update in your dashboard, you may want to make the change.

For detailed screenshots of the process, check out Publish Pros’ The Self-Publishing Insider Blog on IngramSpark’s price changes.