Bookstores · Inclusive & independent
Custom software for independent bookstores.
Shop, events, gift cards, preorders, author and publisher pages powered by Google Books, customer messaging, support tickets and a full content/SEO back-office — in one bilingual platform.
First month free Bilingual (NL/EN) ready Google Books integration You own your data
Axiom vs the alternatives
How the Axiom subscription model compares to off-the-shelf SaaS, traditional agencies, and an in-house build.
| Axiom | Shopify + Plugins | Bookmanager / Basil | WooCommerce | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | €0 | €0 | €1k–5k | €0 |
| Monthly cost | From €50 | €100+ + apps | €80–200 | Hosting + plugins |
| Author & publisher pages (Google Books) | Limited | |||
| Events + ticketing built in | Plugin | Plugin | ||
| Preorders + wishlist | Plugin | Plugin | ||
| Customer messaging + tickets | ||||
| Full SEO back-office | Plugin | Plugin | ||
| Your business data stays yours |
Indicative comparison only. Scope, licensing and ongoing support vary by provider and agreement.
Simple, flat pricing
One subscription covers design, development, hosting and ongoing change requests.
€50/ month
Live phase from €50/mo · Build phase typically €4k–10k for a full bookstore platform
- Shop, gift cards, preorders, wishlists
- Events & ticketing module
- Author & publisher pages (Google Books)
- Customer messaging + support tickets
- Full SEO back-office
- Bilingual (NL/EN) content
- Your business data remains yours; code buyout available separately
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Axiom builds custom CRMs, ERPs, CMSes and web apps under one roof — same subscription, same engineering team.
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