Simple & Transparent
Book Summary Tool Pricing
Start with a free AI book summary. Upgrade when you want audio narration, analytics, custom bookstore links, and stronger placement in the BookGist library.
Simple Pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you're ready for more.
Free
$0
per book
- AI-generated ebook summary
- Published to library — free worldwide audience
- ~15-minute read
- 1 free book listing
- No audio narration
- No editing after submission
- No analytics
Most Popular
Standard
$49
per book
- Everything in Free
- Key Takeaways, Chapter Summaries, Notable Quotes & Who Should Read This
- AI-narrated audio summary
- Edit all listing details + 1 audio regeneration
- Custom bookstore links
- Qualified views, listens, downloads & retailer-click analytics
- Embeddable audio-summary player
- SEO boost + placement above free listings
Best Value
Featured
$99
per book
- Everything in Standard
- 8 exact-text social images (4 square + 4 vertical)
- "As seen on BookGist" badge
- Priority in browse & search
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Free $0 |
Standard $49 |
Featured $99 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI-Generated Ebook Summary | |||
| Key Takeaways, Chapter Summaries, Notable Quotes, Who Should Read This | — | ||
| AI-Narrated Audio Summary | — | ||
| Published to Library — Free Worldwide Audience | |||
| Edit All Listing Details + 1 Audio Regen | — | ||
| Custom Bookstore Links | — | ||
| Qualified Views, Listens, Downloads & Retailer Clicks | — | ||
| Embeddable Audio Player | — | ||
| SEO Boost | — | ||
| 8 Exact-Text Social Images | — | — | |
| "As seen on BookGist" Badge | — | — | |
| Priority in Browse & Search | — | — | |
| Included Book Listing | 1 Free listing | 1 Standard listing | 1 Featured listing |
Publisher Packages
Bulk pricing for small presses, author-service companies, and agencies submitting multiple books.
Small Press
10 BookGists
$399
Equivalent to $39.90 per book.
- 10 Standard BookGist summaries
- Ebook + audio summary for each book
- Custom bookstore links and analytics
Best Bulk Value
25 BookGists
$899
Equivalent to $35.96 per book.
- 25 Standard BookGist summaries
- Priority onboarding for multi-book catalogs
- One consolidated publisher/account setup
Pricing FAQ
Is the Free tier really free?
Yes! Upload your book and get an AI-generated ebook summary published to our library at no cost. No credit card required.
What's the difference between Free and Standard?
Standard ($49) adds AI-narrated audio, the ability to edit your book info and summary, custom bookstore links, analytics, and better SEO placement over free listings.
Can I upgrade from Free to Standard or Featured later?
Yes. Open the Free book in your author dashboard and choose Standard or Featured. No re-upload is required.
Is this a one-time fee or recurring?
One-time. There is no subscription and BookGist takes no royalties. You can download and reuse the delivered assets.
What file formats do you accept?
PDF, EPUB, and DOCX up to 100MB.
Ready to Get Started?
Create a reusable summary, audio preview, and trackable path to the full book.
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