You publish a handful of titles, and every invoice, statement and back order lives in a different spreadsheet or notebook. Then a bookstore sends back a box of returns and you can't tell what you're owed. AnyBook Professional Level 2 is built to fix that kind of mess for small and self-publishers.
Quick facts
- Version: 14.45
- Platforms: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10 (32 and 64 bit)
- Price: $139 for a single user, $159 for the network-enabled edition
- Trial: free to download and evaluate, with no time limit
- Type: shareware, part of a seven-level Professional Series
Key features
A billing generator for statements, not just invoices
Level 2 adds a billing generator on top of the invoicing found in Level 1. You can also add logos and other graphics to printed invoices and statements.
An inventory engine that tracks consignment stock
The built-in inventory engine keeps track of your stock. It also handles consignment product tracking, back order processing and a quick inventory check feature.
Payment and deposit reports for your bank run
You record customer payments and produce payment and deposit reports. The program uses its own system of marking invoices paid, so unpaid invoices are easy to find.
Advanced search, find and replace, and export
Advanced searching lets you find any piece of data among your business records. Find and replace helps you change data in bulk. You can export sales, credit card or invoice data to other programs. Level 2 also includes a mark-up calculator and receipt printing.
Returns, reports and a large help system
All levels handle book returns and sales reports. They also create mailing lists and calculate shipping weights. The help system runs to over 1,600 pages. A PDF manual and illustrated learning guides are also available.
Who it's for
It suits small and self-publishers who sell books to customers and stores. It also suits anyone who needs invoices, billing statements and inventory in one program built for publishing. If you need royalty reporting or purchase orders, those only arrive at Level 4. Email export of invoices and credit card processing start at Level 3.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free to try with no expiration date.
- Billing, inventory, consignment and back orders in one program.
- You can move up to higher levels without losing your customer data.
- Extensive built-in help.
Cons
- Windows only.
- Level 2 leaves out royalty reports, batch printing and email export of invoices, which come in higher levels.
- The vendor's discounted pricing comes with no support.
- The evaluation download is large, at about 93 MB.
FAQs
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. The evaluation download costs nothing and has no time limit. You register only if it does the job for you.
Does it run on Windows 10?
Yes. The vendor lists Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10, in 32 and 64 bit.
Can I upgrade later?
Yes. All levels are compatible, so you can move up a level without losing customer data.
Does it work on a network?
A network-enabled edition is available at a higher price. It runs on Windows-compatible networks. The evaluation version is network enabled so you can test it on your system.
Does Level 2 include royalties?
No. The royalty reporting module and purchase order system start at Level 4.
System requirements
- Windows XP, 7, 8 or 10
- 32-bit: 1 to 2 GB RAM recommended. 64-bit: 4 to 8 GB recommended.
- 100 MB of free disk space
- Monitor with at least 1024 x 768 resolution, and a mouse
- Highly recommended: Microsoft Excel or another spreadsheet program
- Optional: dial-up modem for telephony features