Buy ISBN Assignment Service
Buy ISBNs to self-publish your book. Get unique and international ISBNs instantly. At an affordable cost with tons of benefits such as free barcode, lifetime support, and much more.
1. Pay for Order
Complete your order for your ISBNs. We accept credit or debit cards, PayPal, ACH and more.
2. Get Instant Access
After your payment, the ISBNs will be delivered to your email address instantly along with a URL to Download your ISBN barcode.
3. Submit ISBN Assignment Form
Submit ISBN assignment form to obtain ISBN for your Book. If you have multiple books, then submit the form for each book.
Basic ISBN
- Single ISBN
- Free Barcode
- Our Imprint Name
Custom ISBN
- Single ISBN
- Free Barcode
- Your Own Imprint Name
Why Buy ISBN from us
1. No need for local address and ID proof
Many ISBN agencies will ask you for a valid local address and ID card at the time of ISBN purchase. Your address will be accessible publicly. This is not good for privacy reason.
2. ISBNs at Affordable Cost
Single ISBN number in United States cost $125. You can get two ISBN from us for the same price. Our custom ISBN comes with all the benefits that you can get from any other ISBN agency.
3. Easy to obtain ISBN
We have designed an easy-to-access platform to obtain ISBNs. Moreover, you don't have to worry about book metadata will take care for you.
4. No Upsell
No unnecessary upsell, like selling barcode, book widget, QR code etc. We do offer publishing and marketing services under different brand name. But, we won't upsell you.
5. Free Barcode
All ISBNs purchased from us get Barcode in PNG file format. We also provide you support regarding barcode and work with you to get thing done.
6. Lifetime support
No need to worry about ISBN provided by us. If you face any issue in the future, just drop us an email, and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
About Our ISBN Service
At FreeISBN, we understand the challenges independent authors face when trying to obtain ISBNs for their books. Traditional ISBN agencies often have complex processes, high costs, and requirements that can be barriers to self-publishing success.
Our service simplifies the ISBN acquisition process while maintaining all the benefits of a standard ISBN. Whether you're publishing your first book or are an experienced author, we provide affordable ISBNs that are:
- Globally recognized and valid
- Compatible with all major publishing platforms
- Registered in official ISBN databases
- Delivered instantly upon purchase
- Backed by our dedicated support team
We believe that ISBN costs shouldn't be a barrier to publishing your book. That's why we offer significant savings compared to traditional ISBN agencies while maintaining the same level of service and validity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between basic and custom ISBN?
Basic ISBN is the cheapest ISBN that comes with our imprint name. On the other hand, the custom ISBNs will allow you to publish your book in the imprint name of your choice. You need to provide imprint name at the time of custom ISBN purchase. Make sure the same imprint name is mentioned in your copyright page inside the book and your imprint name is unique.
How many ISBNs do I need?
You can use one ISBN with only 1 format of your book title. So if you want to publish 1 book in paperback, ebook, and hardcover format, then you'll need 3 ISBNs. Main while must platform doesn't ask for ISBN for ebooks publishing. We recommend using ISBN for ebook publishing too for extended distributions.
Does your ISBN get indexed in Global ISBN database?
You have to send us your book information after your order. We assign ISBNs to your book within 24 hours. ISBN get indexed in the public ISBN database only after your book is published online. You can use the ISBN Lookup tool to find metadata about your book.
Can I get a barcode along with ISBN?
Yes, we have created an ISBN barcode generator that follows stand red book publishing guideline for barcode generation. You can use the tools to generate and download a barcode for each ISBN for free.
Is it ISBN-10 or ISBN-13?
ISBN-13 with prefix 979
Do ISBNs Expire?
No, Once you publish your book using an ISBN, that ISBN can't be reused or expire. It is permanent.
I'm planning to publish in the future. Should I buy my ISBN now?
You can purchase the ISBN now and use it whenever you want.
Is the charge for the ISBN a recurring or one-time fee?
One-time charge only.
I'm not from the United States, can I purchase ISBN from you?
Yes, you can purchase an ISBN from us and use it to publish your book anywhere in the world. ISBNs are internationally recognized.
Do you provide bulk discount for ISBNs?
Our custom ISBNs pricing are: 1 ISBN $69, 2 ISBNs $125, 3 ISBNs $160, 4 ISBNs $200. Please contact us if you want to purchase more than 4 ISBNs.
Do you offer a refund if the ISBN doesn't work?
Yes, we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. You have to return the unused ISBN to us, as the same ISBN will be reassigned to another book.
What if the ISBN provided by you is not unique?
We keep a good record of each ISBN issued by us. A duplicate ISBN will be rejected by the publishing platform and if, for some reason, you think the ISBN issued to you is not unique then contact our support.
What if my book faces ownership or copyright issue due to using an ISBN provided by you?
ISBN is just a serial number for a book that is used for inventory management and sales tracking. ISBN doesn't provide you with ownership or copyright protection. But as a self-publisher, you must set up a copyright page with ISBN and imprint name inside your book correctly to avoid ownership and copyright issues.
Can I change my book ISBN in the future?
You can't change the ISBN of a book after it's published. However, you can unpublish and republish using a different ISBN. Make sure to mention your previous publication ISBN in the new book to avoid confusion and ownership issues.
Can I reuse the same ISBN on some other book?
No, once a book is published, you can't use the same ISBN on the other book. Even the previous book get unpublished. However, If your previous book was published or printed privately, then you can do that without any issue.