What’s Included: Basil vs. Competitors
Many bookseller software programs offer a range of products that limit your store’s ability to perform certain functions and then tack on additional fees for specific services. Basil is all inclusive. Take a look at the chart to learn about all the benefits Basil provides for one low monthly fee.
| Features | Basil | Competitors |
|---|---|---|
| Used books sales | Included | Separate Purchase |
| New book sales | Included | Separate Purchase |
| Online sales | Included | Separate Purchase |
| Software Support | Included | Additional Fee |
| Upgrades | Included | Additional Fee |
| Training | Included | Additional Fee |
| Server | N/A - Web hosted | Separate Purchase |
| Mobile App | Included | Not Available |
| Desktop Point of Sale | Included | Not Available |
Basil
Basil’s pricing is simple, straightforward, and competitive:
$250 one-time set-up fee
Starting at $245 per month (depending on store size, volume, and product type) ... that's it!!
No contract
No pricey service or support agreements
No charge for updates
To begin using Basil Bookseller Software, you pay an initial, one-time $250 set-up fee that covers the set up and installation of the program as well as configuration of the hardware required for your store. Beyond the set up fee, you pay a month-to-month fee per month that is based on the size of your store, the volume of operations, and the types of products.
Basil’s service fee is charged on a month-to-month basis and can be canceled at any time without penalty.
For customers who choose take advantage of our automated marketplace capability, we charge an additional 1% of gross sales for markets that are managed within Basil.
Basil Lite
Basil Lite is a product that is designed for independent USED bookstores with a Lite price tag. Basil Lite offers pricing on a per machine basis starting at $70 per machine per month. The setup fee is $250.
Basil Lite + ONLINE
You can add online selling to the Basil Lite license for an additional $50 per month. If this is what you are looking for, then take a look at Basil Lite. It has all the benefits of Basil with less functionality, but that may be perfect for your store.
Basil + SQUARE
This product is designed for those customers who want to use Basil as their inventory control system and Square as their Point of sale system. Basil + Square starts as $30 per month plus 1% of sales. The setup fee is $250. This only includes installing Basil on a single machine and the functionality in Basil is limited to the management of inventory.
