As a new author, you’re probably looking for a good platform to publish your novel. As an amateur writer, you basically have only two major options that give you access to the largest possible number of readers: Royal Road and Webnovel.
You may have searched the web and not found any recent comparison between the two that clearly answers your questions.
That’s why we decided to set the record straight in this article and tell you the disadvantages and advantages of each platform in 2025.
First: The Hidden Disadvantages of Webnovel
We’ll skip the well-known downsides that everyone already talks about, such as how Webnovel takes part ownership of your book rights and prevents you from publishing it on other platforms.
Instead, let’s talk about what most authors don’t know:
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Lack of security for your work
Webnovel does not have full control over its servers and does not offer strong protection. This means your novel is exposed to theft and can be redistributed for free the moment you publish it. You will likely lose more than you earn, and even if you cancel the contract with them in the future, you can say goodbye to selling your novel because it will already be available for free everywhere. -
Publishing your work for free without permission
Without any warning and without your consent, Webnovel may decide to make your novel free on their platform. -
Unfair revenue sharing
While the contract clearly states that you will share profits, the reality is the opposite. All the free tokens that readers get are also counted against your share, meaning you won’t actually receive their value. -
Burying your novel when it ends or goes on hiatus
If you finish your novel or stop publishing for a while for any reason, Webnovel will effectively bury your work in their system. It will stop getting visibility, and your income will drop to almost zero.
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