Working Together, Not Against
The bookstore tech world doesn't need more competition—it needs more collaboration. Instead of building walls between systems, let's build bridges. Bookhead exists to connect the fragmented pieces of your bookstore's tech stack, making your existing tools work better together.
The universal translator for your bookstore
We're not here to replace the systems you already use and love. We're here to be the missing link that makes them all work together seamlessly. Think of Bookhead as the universal translator for your bookstore's technology.
E-commerce Platforms
Better Together
Bookshop.org + Bookhead
Bookshop.org gives you access to Ingram's entire catalog and spreads your reach across the literary community. Bookhead makes you unique by showcasing your actual inventory—the books sitting on your shelves that Bookshop.org can't sell.
Together, you get the best of both worlds: the broad reach of Bookshop.org's marketplace and the unique character of your curated inventory. Your customers discover you have that signed first edition or rare book they've been hunting for, while also supporting your store through Bookshop.org's affiliate program.
The collaboration:
Bookhead syncs your real inventory to your website while you maintain your Bookshop.org presence. Two different value propositions, one bookstore.
IndieCommerce + Bookhead
IndieCommerce has served the ABA community well, but it's a closed system. What if it didn't have to be? We'd love to build a certified Bookhead plugin that gives IndieCommerce users access to advanced inventory syncing, multiple marketplace integrations, and enhanced bibliographic data—all while staying within the IndieCommerce ecosystem.
The opportunity:
A Bookhead plugin could unlock new revenue streams for IndieCommerce users without forcing them to leave their familiar platform. We just need IndieCommerce to open the door.
Using IndieCommerce?
Let them know you want a Bookhead integration. The more bookstores that ask, the more likely this collaboration becomes reality.
BookManager + Bookhead
BookManager has its strengths in inventory management and vendor relationships. Bookhead could complement these by adding modern e-commerce capabilities, multi-channel selling, and automated fulfillment—without disrupting BookManager's core functionality.
The vision:
BookManager handles your backend operations while Bookhead extends your reach to eBay, Biblio, and modern e-commerce platforms. Your inventory management stays familiar, your sales opportunities multiply.
Point of Sale Systems
The Foundation
Your point-of-sale system is the heart of your bookstore's operations. Bookhead doesn't want to replace it—we want to amplify it by connecting your in-store inventory to every place you sell books online.
Basil
We've built the integration. Basil supports FTP exports, and Bookhead is ready to sync your inventory to Squarespace, eBay, and Biblio. We just need stores to set up the connection.
Anthology
Anthology's robust features deserve a robust online presence. We're working on connecting Anthology's inventory management to modern e-commerce platforms.
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Ibid users know good inventory management. Bookhead wants to help you turn that organized inventory into organized online sales across multiple channels.
Using a different POS system?
The more bookstores that ask their POS provider about Bookhead integration, the faster we can make it happen. Most POS systems can export inventory data—we just need to build the connection.
Why Collaboration Wins
The bookstore tech landscape is fragmented enough. Every new "versus" comparison just adds to the noise. What if instead of competing, we all focused on making booksellers' lives easier?
Bookhead's mission is simple: connect the systems you already use so they work better together. We're not trying to own your entire tech stack—we're trying to be the universal connector that makes all the pieces play nicely.
When your POS talks to your website, when your inventory syncs to multiple marketplaces, when your existing tools suddenly work together seamlessly—that's when the real magic happens. That's when you stop fighting with technology and start focusing on what you do best: connecting readers with books.
Let's Build Something Together
If you're using any of these systems and want to see better integration, we want to hear from you. If you're a developer or decision-maker at one of these companies and you're interested in collaboration, let's talk.
The future of bookstore technology isn't about one platform to rule them all—it's about all platforms working together to serve booksellers better.
