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IngramSpark is a self-publishing company that provides services for authors to print, distribute, and manage their print and ebooks globally. It offers print-on-demand services, various book options, and access to a wide network of retailers and libraries for distribution. Authors can also utilize tools and resources for marketing and calculating potential earnings.
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Distribution & Recommendation Engine
Membership & Monetization
Rich Text Editor
Reader Engagement Metrics
Community Feedback Tools
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Email Newsletter Integration
Social Sharing & Embedding
Search & Discovery
Publication Management
User Profiles & Following
Tags & Topics
Audio Story Playback
Mobile App Access
IngramSpark is primarily a self-publishing and print-on-demand service for books, which differs significantly from Medium's focus on online articles and a community-driven content platform. While IngramSpark offers distribution and royalty earning, it lacks the rich text editor for online content creation, community feedback tools, and a personalized recommendation engine for articles that are central to Medium's concept. The monetization model is also different, focusing on book sales rather than a membership model based on reading time for articles.

I've been using Alternative A for 6 months now and it's been fantastic. The pricing is much better and the features are actually more robust than what [Product] offers.
It handles edge cases much better and the API is actually documented properly.
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Honestly, after trying both, Competitor B wins hands down. Better customer support, cleaner interface, and they don't nickel and dime you for every feature.