BookFunnel
Ebook (and audiobook) delivery for reader magnets, ARCs, group promos, and direct sales fulfilment, with strong reader tech support. Widely considered the default delivery layer for indie list-building. No public affilia…
BookSprout
What it is
Honest ARC / review-copy platform for indie authors: recruit reviewers, distribute digital ARCs, track progress, remind non-reviewers. Free plan is for setup and growing a following; active review campaigns need a paid author plan. Not a paid-review marketplace — authors must still follow Amazon/retailer review guidelines. Complementary to BookFunnel delivery and BookSirens discovery.
Pricing model
Freemium — Free plan for setup/following; paid author campaigns commonly Growing Author ~$9/mo (1 active book / 25 reviewers), Pro Author ~$19/mo (3 books / 50 + audiobook ARCs), Bestselling Author ~$29/mo (unlimited) — confirm on https://booksprout.co/pricing. Always confirm on the vendor site before buying; plans change.
Regions
UK, Global
Affiliate
Affiliate status: affiliate pending — we only add tracked links after joining a free programme.
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