Pageseal and BookFunnel side by side
| Pageseal | BookFunnel | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Shopify app (WooCommerce and Medusa plugins) | Author service with integrations |
| Personal copy | Note page with name and order number, for EPUB, PDF and audiobook | Watermarked EPUB (Mid-List and up) |
| Hidden identifier | Yes, stays without the note page | not named |
| Leak search | Yes, upload a file and get the order | not named |
| Device check before selling | Yes, EPUB on Apple Books, Android and Kindle before you sell | not named |
| Reader help desk | No, buyers get a normal file | Yes, BookFunnel helps readers load books |
| Reader magnets, review copies | No | Yes |
| Price | Free plan, paid from $15 a month plus a fee per copy above the included amount | Direct sales from $20 a month or $200 a year; $30 or $300 for unlimited |
Facts about BookFunnel from its own pages, retrieved 7 November 2026. “Not named” means the source does not mention it, not that it is missing. Prices in US dollars, without tax.
When is BookFunnel the better choice?
- You build a mailing list with free reader magnets.
- You send review copies (ARCs) to a team.
- You want a help desk that talks to your readers about loading books.
When does Pageseal fit better?
- The download should happen inside your shop, on the thank-you page, in your shop’s name.
- You want PDFs and audiobooks personalised, too.
- You want to see your EPUB on devices before selling.
- You want to trace a leaked file to an order yourself.
How do I switch to Pageseal?
- Install PagesealFrom the Shopify App Store (in final testing, early access by email).
- Upload your booksEPUB, PDF and audiobook files; the EPUB check runs right away.
- Assign productsPick the Shopify product for each book and switch it live.
- Remove the old deliveryUnassign the files in BookFunnel so buyers do not get two emails.