eBook DRMs
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Explore the differences between EditionLink, EditionMark, Readium LCP and Adobe DRM technologies.
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Choosing a DRM technology to fulfill and protect your eBook depends on your specific needs. Compare EditionGuard’s DRM solutions below to find the right DRM for you. All solutions are available with any EditionGuard plan.
View Plans & Pricing| Feature | EditionLink | EditionMark | Readium LCP | Adobe DRM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Overview | Simple, inexpensive eBook fulfillment that is ideal for smaller publications. | Enhanced social DRM for self-publishers seeking low fees. | Highly secure open-spec DRM with flexible controls and low fees. | A popular choice for securely distributing eBooks online. |
Features | Limit how many times or for how long an eBook download link is active. | Limit downloads and insert a watermark into your eBook. | Control most aspects of display, copying and printing permissions. | Control all aspects of display, copying and printing permissions. |
Rights Management | Low | Low | Medium | High |
Encryption | Low | Low | High | High |
DRM Type | Passive / Social DRM | Passive / Social DRM | Active DRM | Active DRM |
File Types | EPUB, MOBI, PDF | EPUB only | EPUB only | EPUB, PDF |
Reader App | Read on any device without a reader app. | Read on any device without a reader app. | Most third-party readers, including Thorium and R2 Reader. | Adobe Digital Editions reader app. |
Shareable | The eBook can be shared with friends with ease. | The eBook file can be shared but includes a watermark. | Limited; a passphrase is required to view. | Very limited; reading is restricted to the purchaser. |
Ease of Use | Very easy; the user can download and read the eBook. | Very easy; the user can download and read the eBook. | Moderate; the user must download a reader app. | Moderate; the user must download a reader app. |
Download Fees | No per-download fee. | No per-download fee. | Varies by plan. | Varies by plan. |
Availability | Included with all EditionGuard plans. | Included with all EditionGuard plans. | Included with all EditionGuard plans. | Included with all EditionGuard plans. |
Open API | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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The Pros & Cons of
There are pros and cons to each DRM for eBook fulfillment. Explore them below.
Get StartedSocial DRMs are ideal for smaller publications. They typically have reduced or no download fees and let readers instantly open their files.
Learn MoreReadium LCP is an open-spec alternative to Adobe DRM, offering strong encryption and hashing with powerful, flexible content rights management.
Learn MoreAdobe DRM technology is a trusted standard in eBook fulfillment, with hardened security and controls for device access, copying and printing.
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