You publish a handful of titles, and invoices live in one spreadsheet, stock counts in another, and royalty figures in a third. Every statement run means copying numbers between them. AnyBook Professional Level 4 is built to put that work in one program for small and medium-sized book publishers.
Quick facts
- Version: 14.45 (Levels 4 to 7 share one installer)
- Platforms: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10, 32-bit and 64-bit
- Price: $389 for the single-user edition; a network-enabled edition is $419
- Trial: the download is free and has no expiration date. The menus mark which features belong to each level, so you can try several levels before you buy.
Key features
Invoices, billing statements and inventory tracking in one place
The core program produces invoices and billing statements, tracks inventory, handles book returns and produces sales reports. It also builds mailing lists.
A royalty reporting module for paying authors
Level 4 is the first level with a comprehensive royalty reporting module. The vendor calls the jump from Level 3 to Level 4 a big one.
A built-in purchase order system (AnyPO)
A full purchase order system comes with Level 4. The vendor sells it separately for $219, so it is a real part of the price.
Six extra pricing levels and sales commission reporting
You can set six additional pricing levels for selling to different markets. Sales commission reporting is also included.
Contact manager, import/export and phone dialers
The program has an integrated contact manager, weight calculator, import and export features, an internal credit card processor and two phone dialers. Credit card processing needs an internet connection at Levels 4 to 7.
Who it's for
It suits small and medium-sized book publishers who need royalties and purchase orders as well as invoicing. If you only need invoices and stock counts, the lower levels cost less, and Level 1 is free. You can also move up a level later without losing your customer data.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free evaluation download with no expiration date
- Royalties, purchase orders and invoicing in one program
- Levels are compatible, so you can upgrade without losing data
- Built-in help system of over 1,600 pages, plus a PDF manual
Cons
- The discounted prices come with no support provided
- Windows only
- Barcode reader support is limited to Levels 5 to 7
- Microsoft Excel or a similar spreadsheet is highly recommended alongside it
FAQs
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. The evaluation download is free and doesn't expire. It is network enabled, so you can test it on your network too.
What is the difference between Level 3 and Level 4?
Level 4 adds royalty reporting, the purchase order module, six extra pricing levels and sales commission reporting.
Does it run on 64-bit Windows?
Yes. It supports both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows.
Can several people use it?
A network-enabled edition is available. It runs on Windows-compatible networks, including Novell and peer-to-peer setups.
System requirements
- Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 10
- RAM: 1 to 2 GB recommended on 32-bit, 4 to 8 GB on 64-bit
- 100 MB of free disk space
- Monitor of at least 1024 x 768, and a mouse
- Optional: dial-up modem for the telephony features