Getting honest book feedback shouldn't feel impossible.
Finding beta readers is messy. Friends are too nice. Random readers disappear. Feedback comes back scattered across emails, Google Docs, DMs, and spreadsheets.
BookBeta gives authors one place to find readers, protect their manuscript, ask better questions, and organize the feedback that matters.
A better beta reading process from first upload to final revision.
Upload your manuscript
Add your book details, genre, word count, and what kind of feedback you need.
Invite or match with readers
Find and invite readers, or let BookBeta match you with the right ones.
Readers read in the app
Your manuscript stays protected with watermarking and clear reader agreements.
Collect chapter notes & answers
Readers leave notes and answer your custom questions as they read.
Review feedback and revise
Everything in one place so you can focus on making your book as strong as possible.
Everything authors need. All in one place.
Protected Manuscripts
Watermarked in-app reading helps you share securely without sending loose files everywhere.
Reader Matching
Find readers by genre, interests, reading style, and feedback strengths.
Guided Feedback
Ask custom questions so readers respond to the things you actually need to know.
Chapter Notes
Capture reactions while the story is fresh — not weeks later in one vague email.
Reader Agreements
Set clear expectations before a reader gets access to your manuscript.
Author Dashboard
Track who is reading, progress, notes, and feedback in a clean, powerful workspace.
Loved by authors and readers
"BookBeta changed the way I get feedback. The notes are so much more organized and actually helpful."
"I love being part of authors' journeys from the beginning. It's exciting and rewarding."
"The custom questions and chapter notes were a game changer for my revision process."