BookFunnel vs Pageseal at a glance
| Feature |  | BookFunnelMid-List, direct sales |
|---|---|---|
| The personal copy | ||
| Personal EPUB copy | Namedreflowable and fixed layout | NamedMid-List and up |
| Personal audiobook copy | NamedMP3, M4B, M4A, ZIP | Not nameddelivery at extra cost |
| Fixed-layout EPUB (picture books, comics) | Namednote on a page of its own | Not named |
| Hidden identifier | Namedstays without the note page | Not named |
| Before you sell | ||
| EPUB check on upload | NamedEPUBCheck, DAISY Ace | Not named |
| Real pages from Apple Books, Android and Kindle | Named | Not named |
| After the sale | ||
| Download on the thank-you page | Namedand by email | Not named |
| Leak search: the order behind a shared file | Namedyourself, in the app | Not named |
| Block one buyer’s copy | Named | Not named |
| Takedown notice drafts | Namedfrom Starter | Not named |
| Price and fit | ||
| Shopify app | Namedplus WooCommerce and Medusa | Not namedown service with integrations |
| Personal copies on the free plan | Named5 copies free, then $0.75 | Not namedfrom $30 a year, without direct sales |
| Billed on your Shopify invoice | Named | Not named |
| 10 sales a month | $7.50 on Free | $20 a month |
| 40 sales a month | $15 on Starter | $20 a month, or $200 a year |
As of 7 November 2026. Sources for BookFunnel: pricing, features. Pageseal: plans and features of the app. “Not named” means the source does not mention it. The table compares selected features; prices in US dollars without tax. BookFunnel is a trademark of its owner; Pageseal is not affiliated with it.
Where Pageseal is ahead of BookFunnel
- Inside your shop: download on the Shopify thank-you page and by email in your shop’s name.
- Every format personal: EPUB, PDF and audiobook carry the buyer’s name and order number.
- Leaks traced: a hidden identifier stays in the file; upload a found copy and see the order.
- Checked before you sell: real pages from Apple Books, Android and Kindle.
What do BookFunnel and Pageseal cost?
BookFunnel’s direct sales delivery with watermarked EPUBs comes with the Mid-List Author plan: $20 a month, or $200 a year ($16.67 a month). Bestseller costs $30 a month or $300 a year; First-Time Author ($30 a year) has no direct sales. Audiobook delivery is priced extra. Pageseal costs $7.50 for 10 sales a month on the free plan and $15 for 40 sales on Starter, billed on your Shopify invoice. All plans on the pricing page.
Moving from BookFunnel to Pageseal
Many authors keep BookFunnel for reader magnets and review copies and let Pageseal deliver the paid copies from their store. Steps on the BookFunnel alternative page.