AuthorScale pricing is a monthly marketing app. AuthorShelf is a book-production company in Maryville, Tennessee. The names sit next to each other in search. They are not the same product, and one does not replace the other.
AuthorScale pricing, from their public page
Checked on AuthorScale’s pricing page on 20 October 2026. Software prices change, so confirm there before you subscribe.
| Plan | Listed price | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $19.99/month | Posting app, 1 TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube account each |
| Pro | $29.99/month | Same app, up to 5 accounts on each network |
| Ultimate | $49.99/month | Same app, up to 20 accounts on each network |
| Lifetime | $999.99 once | Their top app tier, not a book package |
That buy is slideshows, screenshots, and scheduled posts. It does not edit a manuscript, design a wrap cover, typeset an interior, assign an ISBN, or set up retail distribution.
AuthorShelf prices
AuthorShelf lists self publishing packages from $399 to $2,989 and à la carte author services (editing, cover design, formatting). The portal is included for the life of the package. There is no monthly portal fee. You keep 100% of the rights and 100% of net book royalties. Most debut authors who still need production start at Launch ($597) or Pro ($997).
Which search did you mean?
- You need posts on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube. That is AuthorScale, or any other scheduler. AuthorShelf does not sell that app.
- The book is not designed, edited, or listed yet. A posting app will not produce it. Start with a package or one author service.
- The book is already live and you want more posts. A marketing app can sit beside AuthorShelf after Title Live. It is a second invoice.
Side-by-side page: AuthorScale vs AuthorShelf.
Common questions
What is AuthorScale pricing?
On 20 October 2026 AuthorScale’s public pricing page listed Starter at $19.99 per month, Pro at $29.99, Ultimate at $49.99, and a lifetime option at $999.99. That is a social posting app. Confirm their page before you subscribe.
Is AuthorScale the same company as AuthorShelf?
No. AuthorShelf Inc. in Maryville, Tennessee sells self-publishing packages from $399 to $2,989 and à la carte author services. The portal has no monthly fee. You keep 100% of rights and net royalties.