Simple, transparent pricing
Start free with your author profile, one book page, Shop e-books, wallpaper themes, events, and countdown clocks. Upgrade to Plus ($4.99/mo) for unlimited pages, ARC/beta, physical Shop products, and a lower platform fee.
Free
Free forever. No credit card required.
- Free public author profile with links to socials
- 1 free book page (incl pre-sales)
- Newsletter signup forms
- Bonus content (videos, book art, Spotify playlist)
- Wallpaper themes, events, and countdown clock
- Sell e-books with Quilltips Shop
- Fan Mail and optional support payments from readers
- 15% platform fee on Shop and tips
- Analytics dashboard
Plus
Unlimited book pages, ARC/beta signups, and Shop physical products.
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited book pages
- ARC and beta signup forms
- Signed copies and print books in Quilltips Shop
- 10% platform fee on Shop and tips
Everything a book page includes
Book pages come packed with features to help you connect with readers.
Fan Mail
Readers can send you messages and notes right from the page. Like and reply to build genuine connections.
Letter to your readers
Add a personal letter on each book page so readers can hear from you directly.
Thank-you videos
Record a personal video that plays right on your book page.
Book art gallery
Showcase character art and illustrations to give more context to your books.
Reader signups
Newsletter signups on any plan. ARC and beta reader forms with Quilltips Plus.
Tips & Quilltips Shop
Accept voluntary tips via Stripe. Sell e-books on any plan; with Plus, sell signed copies and print books online or take payment at events with Shop in-person sales.
Playlists
Add Spotify playlists to your book page so readers can feel the vibes.
Reading recs
Curate a list of books you recommend — great for discovery.
Links and QR codes
Authors get easy links and QR codes they can share online or print on their books and other physical swag.
How Quilltips compares
Purpose-built for authors, not adapted from a generic link tool.
| Feature | Quilltips | Link-in-bioLink-in-bio tools | Custom siteCustom website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author profile page | |||
| Individual book pages | — | ||
| Bonus content (letter to readers, videos, art) | — | ||
| Fan mail & messages | — | — | |
| Email list signups | — | ||
| QR code generator | — | ||
| Reader tips via Stripe | — | — | |
| Sell e-books & physical books (Shop) | — | ||
| No design experience required | — |
Pricing FAQ
Is the author profile really free?
Yes — completely free, forever. You get a public profile page, custom URL, newsletter signups, fan mail, wallpaper themes, profile events, countdown clocks, analytics, and Shop e-books at no cost. Quilltips takes a 15% platform fee on tips and paid Shop sales (10% with Plus), plus Stripe's processing fee.
How many book pages do I get on the Free tier?
Free includes one active book page at no charge (including pre-sale / upcoming titles). If you need more, upgrade to Plus ($4.99/month) for unlimited book pages.
What does Plus include?
Plus ($4.99/month) includes unlimited book pages; ARC & beta signups; signed copies and print books in Quilltips Shop; and a 10% platform fee on tips and Shop sales. Wallpaper themes, profile events, and countdown clocks are included on Free. Upgrade anytime from Settings → Payments.
Are there any recurring fees?
Free is $0/month forever and includes one book page. Plus ($4.99/month) is optional. Upgrade when you want unlimited pages, physical Shop products, and the lower platform fee.
What about payment processing fees?
Stripe charges its standard processing fee (typically 2.9% + 30¢) on each payment. Quilltips also takes a platform fee on Support tips and Quilltips Shop sales: 15% on the free plan, or 10% with Quilltips Plus.
Can I use my own domain name?
While Quilltips doesn't currently support custom domain integration, you can forward your existing domain to your Quilltips profile by using Domain Forwarding or URL Redirect at your domain provider. When readers type in your domain name, they will arrive at your Quilltips page.
Can I try before upgrading?
Yes. Start with the free author profile, your first book page, Shop e-books, wallpaper themes, profile events, and countdown clocks at no cost. Upgrade to Plus when you're ready for unlimited pages, ARC/beta signups, and signed/print Shop products.
Start for free today
Your readers are waiting. Create your author profile and see what Quilltips can do.