Doc21 Scib
Doc21 Scib
o In 2009, Scribd launched the Scribd Store, allowing authors to sell digital
versions of their work.
o Today, Scribd has millions of users worldwide and continues to expand its
content offerings.
Business Model
• Users pay a monthly fee for unlimited access (with soft limits based on fair usage).
• Scribd pays publishers and authors based on reading metrics (pages read, time spent,
etc.).
• It also earns from document uploads when users sell their documents or offer premium
access.
Scribd vs Competitors
Kindle
Feature Scribd Audible Google Books
Unlimited
eBooks, audiobooks,
Type of Audiobooks eBooks
documents, magazines, sheet eBooks only
Content only (purchase only)
music
Academic
Strong Weak Weak Moderate
Material
Use Cases
1. For Students
2. For Researchers
• Read relevant papers and reference material not always available elsewhere.
3. For Authors