· Comparison ·
AuthorLoft vs Tertulia
Tertulia is a book-discovery app for readers that now offers a basic author site; AuthorLoft is built for authors to sell direct. Here's how they compare.
The short version: Tertulia is a reader-facing book discovery app that recently added an author website builder which links out to retailers. AuthorLoft is built for authors to own their site and sell direct — ebooks, audiobooks and print on your own domain, with newsletters and a storefront, not just links to Amazon.
Choose AuthorLoft if…
- You want to sell ebooks, audiobooks and print direct on your site
- You want newsletter capture and campaigns you control
- You want reader magnets and a storefront, not just retailer links
- You want a branded home base on your own domain
Choose Tertulia if…
- Your priority is being discovered in a reader-facing app
- You're happy sending readers to Amazon and other retailers
- You want a simple bio/links site tied to a discovery feed
- You don't need to sell or run a newsletter directly
Feature comparison
| Feature | AuthorLoft | Tertulia |
|---|---|---|
| Full author website builder | ||
| Custom domain | ||
| Sell ebooks, audiobooks & print directTertulia links readers out to retailers; AuthorLoft sells direct on your site. | ||
| Newsletter capture | ||
| Newsletter campaigns | ||
| Reader magnets / free downloads | ||
| Reviews & ratings on your site | ||
| Reader discovery app & feedTertulia's strength — a consumer app with daily recommendations. | ||
| Analytics |
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The core difference
Tertulia started as a discovery app for readers— daily recommendations and trending lists pulled from conversations across the web — and added a lightweight author website that points readers to retailers. AuthorLoft comes at it from the author's side: a website and storefront you own, where readers buy ebooks, audiobooks and print directly from you, join your newsletter, and grab reader magnets. If your goal is reader-app discovery, Tertulia is interesting; if your goal is to own the sale and the reader relationship, that's AuthorLoft.
Frequently asked questions
Is AuthorLoft a good Tertulia alternative?
For authors who want to sell direct, yes. Tertulia is mainly a reader discovery app with a basic author website that links out to retailers. AuthorLoft is a full author website and storefront where you sell ebooks, audiobooks and print directly, run your newsletter, and get listed in the AuthorLoft bookstore.
Can I sell books directly with Tertulia?
Tertulia's author tools point readers to external retailers rather than selling directly from your own site. AuthorLoft lets you sell ebooks, audiobooks and print directly with Stripe payouts, so you own the checkout and the customer relationship.
Does AuthorLoft help with reader discovery like Tertulia?
AuthorLoft has a discovery bookstore where readers can browse books from independent authors by genre. It isn't a consumer recommendation app with a daily feed like Tertulia — its discovery is tied to your storefront and author site rather than a standalone reader app.
Can I use both Tertulia and AuthorLoft?
Yes. You can list and get discovered on Tertulia while using AuthorLoft as your home base — your branded website, newsletter, and direct storefront for ebooks, audiobooks and print.
· Start free ·
Build your author home base on AuthorLoft
A free hosted author site and newsletter capture to start — upgrade for a custom domain and direct sales when you're ready.