Filemonk vs Pageseal at a glance
| Feature |  | FilemonkLite, for PDF watermarks |
|---|---|---|
| The personal copy | ||
| Personal EPUB copy | Namedreflowable and fixed layout | Not named |
| Personal PDF copy | Named | NamedLite and up |
| Personal audiobook copy | NamedMP3, M4B, M4A, ZIP | Not named |
| 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 | NamedLite and up |
| Access ends after a refund | Namedautomatic | NamedLite and up |
| 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 | ||
| Personal copies on the free plan | Named5 copies free, then $0.75 | Not namedwatermarks from Lite |
As of 7 November 2026. Sources for Filemonk: Shopify listing. 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. Filemonk is a trademark of its owner; Pageseal is not affiliated with it.
Where Pageseal is ahead of Filemonk
- EPUB and audiobooks personal: not only PDFs carry the buyer’s name.
- Protection from the free plan: personal copies without upgrading first.
- Hidden identifier and leak search: trace a shared file to its order.
- Checked before you sell: real pages from Apple Books, Android and Kindle.
What do Filemonk and Pageseal cost?
Filemonk lists a free plan (50 orders a month, 250 MB), Lite at $10 and Plus at $25 a month; PDF watermarking starts with Lite. Pageseal’s free plan includes protection: 5 copies free once, then $0.75 per copy; Starter costs $15 a month with 40 copies. All plans on the pricing page.
Moving from Filemonk to Pageseal
Upload your books to Pageseal, assign them to your products and remove the files in Filemonk, so each buyer gets one delivery email. Other digital files can stay in Filemonk.