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Everything you need to own your business
Every tool an independent author needs to publish, sell, and grow — compared across Free, Standard, and Premium.
Publishing & Content
Stop juggling files, retailer dashboards, and format headaches. Publish once, sell everywhere — from one catalog you control.
| Feature | FREE | STANDARD | PREMIUM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | Up to 5 | Up to 20 | Unlimited |
| Books CSV Import | ✓ Goodreads or template | ✓ Goodreads or template | ✓ Goodreads or template |
| Auto-Formatter (DOCX → ePub) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pre-orders / "Coming Soon" | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blog Posts | Up to 50 | Up to 100 | Unlimited |
| Book Reviews & Reader Ratings | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ARC (Advance Reader Copy) Management | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom Book Pricing & Discount Codes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Direct Digital Sales | ✓ eBook (Stripe) | ✓ (Stripe) | ✓ (Stripe) |
| Sales Formats | eBook | eBook, Print | eBook, Audio, Flipbook, Print |
| Format & Price Picker on book pages (price per format, stores per format) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reader Magnets | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Discount Codes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Affiliate / Referral Program | — | ✓ Custom links + commission | ✓ Custom links + commission |
| Shopping Cart | — | ✓ Multi-item | ✓ Multi-item |
| Book Bundles | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Author Courses | Up to 5 | Up to 20 | Unlimited |
| Music Lists | Up to 5 | Up to 20 | Unlimited |
| Music Import (YouTube playlist or bulk paste) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tracks per Music List | Up to 20 | Up to 75 | Up to 500 |
| Music Sharing (share buttons, song links, tracked links, QR) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Music Player (Play all, album tracklists, "Listen on" links) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Music Play Counts & Likes (plays and likes on your page, full stats in your dashboard) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Courses Import (YouTube playlist or CSV) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audio Format | — | — | ✓ |
| Flip Books | — | — | ✓ Unlimited |
Site & Branding
Your name on the domain, your colors on the page, no shared templates. Standard and Premium also drop the 'powered by AuthorLoft' footer badge — a site that looks entirely like yours.
| Feature | FREE | STANDARD | PREMIUM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site URL | AuthorLoft subdomain | Subdomain + custom domain | Subdomain + custom domain |
| Storage | 100 MB | 5 GB | 50 GB |
| Site Theme | 3 colour themes | 15 themes (+ genre palettes) | 15 themes + custom colours |
| Logo, Hero Banner & Social Links | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hero Focus (Books / Courses / Music) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| About, Bio & Contact Pages | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Support Link (Patreon, Ko-fi, etc.) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Legal / Disclaimer Page | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| "Powered by AuthorLoft" Footer Badge | Shown | Removed | Removed |
AI & Automation
Writer's block doesn't stop at the manuscript. Let AI handle blurbs, blog ideas, SEO audits, and social posts so you stay in the story.
| Feature | FREE | STANDARD | PREMIUM |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Assistant | — | — | ✓ (40/month) |
| • Book Descriptions, Blog Ideas & Marketing Copy | — | — | ✓ |
| • Reader Feedback Analysis | — | — | ✓ |
| SEO Audit Tool | — | — | ✓ |
| • Meta Tags, Keyword Density & Internal Links | — | — | ✓ |
| Social Promote (AI post generator) | — | ✓ Facebook, Instagram, X, Reddit, Threads, Bluesky | ✓ All platforms + LinkedIn, TikTok |
| • 25 promo types (sale, launch, quote, BTS, music release, course launch, etc.) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| • Custom voice / brand tone control | — | ✓ | ✓ |
Marketing & Communications
Every reader who buys through a retailer is a reader you'll never email again. Own the relationship from day one.
| Feature | FREE | STANDARD | PREMIUM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share Tools for books & courses (share buttons, tracked links, caption, QR code) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Newsletter Signup Form | ✓ Full campaigns | ✓ Full campaigns | ✓ Full campaigns |
| Newsletter Campaigns | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AuthorLoft Bookstore Listing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ Featured placement |
| Achievement Badges | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sales Dashboard | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reader Analytics (page views, trends, referrers) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Media Kit Page | — | ✓ + downloadable PDF | ✓ + downloadable PDF |
| Testimonials Display | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
On the Roadmap
Author Mobile App
Native iOS / Android app for managing your AuthorLoft from anywhere
Author Social Scheduling
Connect your own accounts and auto-publish posts on a schedule (Social Promote today generates ready-to-paste post copy, but doesn't connect accounts or publish for you)
Email List Builder
Drag-and-drop signup forms and automated email sequences
Review Monitoring
Aggregate reviews from Amazon and Goodreads
Native PDF Flipbook
A smoother, mobile-friendly flipbook reader, built into the page instead of an external embed link
Two-Factor Authentication
Extra account security for every plan
Dynamic OG Images
Auto-generated per-page social cards for every individual book and post, not just fixed marketing pages
Explore each feature in depth
Learn how each AuthorLoft capability helps you build your author business.
Author Website Builder
Build a professional author website with book pages, blog, custom domain, and direct sales — no coding required. Free to start.
Learn moreDirect Book Sales
Sell ebooks, print books, and audiobooks directly to readers. Keep 100% of your revenue with AuthorLoft's built-in direct sales platform.
Learn moreBook Marketing
Market your books with AI-powered social media posts, SEO tools, pre-order campaigns, affiliate programs, and bookstore discovery — all in one platform.
Learn moreAuthor Newsletter
Build your author email list with built-in subscriber forms, reader magnets, and Mailchimp integration. Own your audience — no middleman.
Learn moreARC Management
Manage advance reader copies, collect reader reviews, and display approved feedback on your book pages — all built into your author platform.
Learn moreAuthor Media Kit
Auto-generate a professional author media kit with bio, headshots, book covers, and press-ready assets. Perfect for interviews, podcasts, and events.
Learn moreAI Tools for Authors
AI-powered tools for independent authors: social media post generator, SEO auditor, writing assistant, and reader feedback analysis. Built for authors, not marketers.
Learn moreIndie Bookstore
A curated bookstore for independent authors. List your books, get discovered by genre, and reach new readers through AuthorLoft's shared catalog.
Learn moreBook Pre-Orders
Create pre-order pages with launch countdowns, email signups, and automatic notifications. Build anticipation and capture readers before your book drops.
Learn moreAffiliate Program
Built-in affiliate program for authors. Let book bloggers, fans, and influencers earn commission promoting your books with tracked referral links.
Learn moreReader Analytics
PostHog-powered analytics for independent authors. Track page views, book popularity, reader behavior, and audience growth — all from your dashboard.
Learn moreAuthor Courses
Build and sell online courses from your own site. Modules, lessons, video, worksheets, and Stripe checkout — you keep 100% of every sale.
Learn moreFor Musicians
Give your music its own home. Share albums, EPs, and playlists from YouTube, Spotify, Suno, Udio, and more on your own site, with share links, AI social posts, and a fan list you own. Free to start.
Learn moreReady to get started?
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