Emersoft’s Ingram Integration vs. Bookmanager – The Better Choice for Your Bookstore
Why Emersoft, not Bookmanager
Lower Cost, Higher ROI.
More Sales, No Revenue Cuts.
No Lock-In: Full Control Over Your Store
You’re in charge of your store, not Bookmanager!
Never miss a sale with Emersoft’s automated fulfillment!
Direct, Instant Payments
Customer Data Ownership & Advanced Marketing
Future-Proof Your Bookstore with Shopify’s Ecosystem
Shopify + Emersoft vs. Bookmanager
Emersoft Ingram Shopify | Bookmanager | |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Platform Fee | Starting at $29 (Shopify Basic Plan) | Minimum of 1-year commitment |
Setup Fee | $1,500 (one-time) + $3000 annual billing ($250/mo) | $5000 + $1280 BMData + $430 webstore |
First Year Cost | $4500 for setup fee + app access and data | $6710 |
Transaction Fees | 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction (Shopify Payments) | Additional charges for webstore transactions, customer orders, and third-party vendor integration. |
Customization & Branding Freedom | Unlimited customization – Full control over design, layout, fonts, and colors to match your brand vision. | A closed system with limited customization and fewer integrations. |
Rebrand-Friendly | Yes – Adapts to your evolving brand and scales with your business. | No – Forces a generic look that doesn’t reflect your unique bookstore personality. |
Automated Order Fulfillment | Fully automated with Ingram CDF Lite integration – retains the backend automation Bookmanager users like. | No automated order fulfillment. Limited to vendor stock visibility and requires more manual management. |
Payouts | Payments processed instantly through Shopify, no middleman. | Slower payout processing with additional admin fees. |
Reporting & Accounting Integration | Extensive reporting features with integration to major accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero) unlocking unlimited growth opportunities. | A closed system with fewer scalability options. |
SEO and Marketing | Built-in SEO and marketing tools to drive traffic. You own 100% of your customer data, enabling powerful email marketing, retargeting, and CRM integration. | Limited marketing capabilities and data access. |
Pricing
Monthly
$3000 one-time
Shopify Ingram App Setup Fee
$300 / month
Data and App Access
Annually
$1500 one-time
Shopify Ingram App Setup Fee (50% off)
$250 / month
Data and App Access ($3000 billed yearly)
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Smart Solutions
If you’re looking for a cost-effective, scalable, and highly customizable eCommerce solution for your bookstore, Emersoft’s Ingram Integration with Shopify outshines Bookmanager in multiple ways.
While Bookmanager offers a traditional, closed ecosystem, Emersoft provides full control, better profitability, and greater growth potential with modern automation and Shopify’s powerful features.