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BookFunnel alternative

BookFunnel delivers the book. ArcRoster tells you who reviewed it.

BookFunnel is the standard for getting an ebook onto a reader's device. For an ARC campaign, delivery is the first step of four: after it come the reminder, the review, and knowing who to invite next time. ArcRoster is built for those.

ArcRosterBookFunnel
Core jobARC campaigns for your own reader teamEbook and audiobook delivery to readers you bring
ARC deliveryA personal download link per reader, on every plan including FreeSecure ARC Delivery on the Mid-List and Bestseller plans; not on the $30 plan
Review trackingWho downloaded, who submitted a review, automatic remindersNot listed in its plan comparison
Reviewer reliability scoreYes - per reader, across every launchNo
Copy protectionEach EPUB carries an invisible fingerprint that traces a leaked copy to its readerWatermarked files on Mid-List and Bestseller
Formats and devicesEPUBEbooks to any device through its app; audiobooks as an add-on
Pen names1, 2, 5 or unlimited by plan1, 4 or 6 by plan
PricingFree plan (1 campaign, 50 reviewers); $7, $17 or $39 a month$30 a year; $200 a year or $20 a month; $300 a year or $30 a month

Compiled November 2026 from BookFunnel's public pricing and documentation. Features and prices change - verify current details on their site before deciding.

Head to head: BookFunnel vs StoryOrigin for ARCs

Where ArcRoster wins

It knows who reviewed

BookFunnel's job ends when the file is on the reader's device. ArcRoster keeps going: each reader's download and submitted review are recorded against the campaign, reminders go out before the deadline, and you can see at a glance who is still outstanding.

Your roster gets better each launch

Every reader in ArcRoster has a reliability score built from how often they review across your campaigns, plus tags and notes. By the third book you know who to invite first and who only collects free copies.

ARC delivery without the $200 plan

BookFunnel's Secure ARC Delivery and watermarking start on the Mid-List plan, at $200 a year or $20 a month. ArcRoster includes per-reader ARC links on its Free plan, and paid plans start at $7 a month.

Where BookFunnel wins

Delivery to anything

BookFunnel gets a book onto any device or reading app, and has its own reader app. It also delivers audiobooks. ArcRoster sends EPUBs.

Much more than ARCs

Reader magnets, landing pages, group promos, author swaps, direct-sales delivery, print codes and book gifting are all part of BookFunnel. ArcRoster does ARC campaigns only.

A 30-day refund

BookFunnel refunds your payment in full if you decide within 30 days that it isn't the right service.

Questions

BookFunnel vs ArcRoster, answered.

What is a good BookFunnel alternative for ARCs?
If you want delivery plus marketing tools, StoryOrigin's free Basic plan includes unlimited file delivery. If you want a platform that finds reviewers, Booksprout and BookSirens do that. If you want to run ARCs to your own team and know who actually reviews, ArcRoster delivers a personal copy to each reader, tracks reviews, sends reminders, and scores reliability across launches.
How much does BookFunnel cost for ARCs?
As of November 2026, BookFunnel's First-Time Author plan is $30 a year but does not include Secure ARC Delivery or watermarked files. Those start on the Mid-List Author plan at $200 a year or $20 a month (up to 4 pen names, 5,000 downloads a month) and are also on Bestseller at $300 a year or $30 a month (up to 6 pen names, unlimited downloads). Check bookfunnel.com/pricing for current rates.
Is ArcRoster a BookFunnel replacement?
For ARC campaigns, yes: it delivers a copy to each reader and adds the review tracking, reminders and reliability scoring that BookFunnel doesn't offer. It is not a replacement for BookFunnel's reader magnets, direct-sales delivery, audiobooks or group promos, so many authors keep BookFunnel for those and run ARCs through ArcRoster.
Does ArcRoster track downloads like BookFunnel?
Yes. Each reader has their own link, so you see who downloaded and when, and that record feeds the reader's reliability score along with whether they went on to review.
BookFunnel watermarks files. What does ArcRoster do?
ArcRoster adds an invisible fingerprint to each reader's EPUB. If a copy turns up somewhere it shouldn't, you upload the file and ArcRoster identifies the reader it was issued to. It is not DRM: the file isn't locked or encrypted, and readers open it in any EPUB app.
How much does ArcRoster cost?
There is a Free plan for one pen name, one campaign and 50 reviewers. Paid plans are $7 a month (Starter), $17 a month (Pro) and $39 a month (Publisher), with annual billing saving two months. ArcRoster is in public beta, and authors who upgrade during it keep 20% off for life.
Your next launch, reviewed

Build a roster that outlasts any one launch.

ArcRoster is in public beta, and there's a free plan to start on. Bring your reviewers, run your next campaign, and see who actually shows up.