ARC & Reviews

BookSirens vs Hidden Gems

BookSirens claims a 75% review conversion rate and boasts over 50,000 reviewers, making it a high-volume option. Hidden Gems, established in 2015, focuses on curated reviewer matching, potentially leading to more targeted and relevant feedback. Both operate on a per-reader pricing model, but Hidden Gems may require a deposit. The choice hinges on whether you prioritize quantity or curated quality.

Pick BookSirens

Pick BookSirens if you want a large reviewer pool and a high reported conversion rate from downloads to reviews.

Pick Hidden Gems

Pick Hidden Gems if you prefer a curated, targeted reviewer matching service with a longer track record since 2015.

At a glance

BookSirensHidden Gems
Pricing~$10 + per-readerPer-reader/deposit
Pricing modelPaidPaid
Free optionNoNo
PlatformsWebWeb
Best forARC & ReviewsARC & Reviews
AI featuresNoNo
Open sourceNoNo

BookSirens

booksirens.com

Streamlined ARC distribution; "~75% of readers who download post a review" (averaged across all books); cites 50,000+ reviewers and 11,900+ authors.

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Hidden Gems

hiddengemsbooks.com

Curated reviewer-matching ARC service since 2015.

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