Heybeta
Streamlined beta reader management tool with strong piracy protection — readers can only access your manuscript on-site, with no downloads or link-sharing ever possible.
Best for: Security-focused authors who want maximum piracy protection with no-download manuscript sharing
Cheaper than 0 of 18 tools · this price is per month
Tools at this price point typically fit a Under $300 Stack (Under $300 total).
Details
- Service Type
- Beta Reading, Feedback Collection
- Reader Pool
- Bring Your Own
- Genre Focus
- All Genres
- Reader Pool Size
- Author's own beta readers
Heybeta is a purpose-built platform for authors who want a simple, secure way to share manuscripts with beta readers. The platform prioritizes security above all: readers can only read your manuscript on the Heybeta website — no downloads, no link-sharing, and you can revoke access at any time. All feedback from each beta reader remains private and visible only to the author.
The platform is deliberately focused and minimal. Authors upload their manuscript in a single format and readers deliver feedback in a single standardized format, reducing friction on both sides. Heybeta does not offer a reader pool or community — authors are responsible for recruiting their own beta readers.
Pricing is straightforward:
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$7/month: 2 pen names, 25 readers per book, unlimited books
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$14/month: 10 pen names, 100 readers per book, unlimited books
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Best for: Authors who want a no-frills, secure place to share manuscripts and collect feedback without complexity
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Key features: Maximum piracy protection (no downloads ever), access revocation, multi-pen-name support, organized feedback dashboard, unlimited books per plan
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Note: No built-in reader pool; no advanced analytics — purely a secure delivery and feedback tool
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