KDSPY vs. Publisher Rocket [Read Before Deciding]

KDSPY vs. Publisher Rocket [Read Before Deciding]

​Check out this post before deciding on KDSPY vs. Publisher Rocket. Likely, an alternative book-marketing tool is a better fit for you.

KDSPY vs. Publisher Rocket - Summary

• If you happen to need a lot of book-related Amazon data for research purposes, you might want to try KDSPY or Publisher Rocket - you can access Publisher Rocket for a one-time purchase of $199, and KDSPY for $197

 

• However, if you are looking for a book-marketing tool that will give you much more marketing material than KDSPY or Publisher Rocket, much faster, at just $49 per book, go with Book Leopard

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KDSPY vs. Publisher Rocket - Pros and Cons

KDSPY Pros

• It has a lot of book-related data from Amazon

 

• You can use the software for a one-time purchase, no need to pay a subscription

  

KDSPY Cons

• The tool has just an indirect connection with AI, requiring users to spend time researching, with charts of data, to find most of what they're after

 

• It only addresses some of the marketing material a self-published author needs to effectively promote a book on Amazon

 

• Though it does not charge via subscription, the upfront cost to use the tool, even for just a single book, is pretty high, $197

Publisher Rocket Pros

• It has a lot of book-related data from Amazon

 

• You can use the software for a one-time purchase, no need to pay a subscription

  

​Publisher Rocket Cons

• The tool is not equipped with AI at all, requiring users to spend time researching, with charts of data, to find most of what they're after

 

• It only addresses some of the marketing material a self-published author needs to effectively promote a book on Amazon

 

• Though it does not charge via subscription, the upfront cost to use the tool, even for just a single book, is pretty high, $199, and the add-on pricing for its Amazon Ads feature is not publicly listed

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KDSPY vs. Publisher Rocket - Features

​See how KDSPY and Publisher Rocket compare in terms of features, while also seeing how both tools compare to the better alternative, Book Leopard.

Feature	KDSPY	Publisher Rocket	Book Leopard
KDP categories	Yes	Yes	Yes
BISAC categories	-	-	Yes
KDP keywords	Yes	Yes	Yes
Amazon research	Yes	Yes	-
Amazon Ads targeting categories	-	-	Yes
Amazon Ads targeting keywords	Yes	Yes	Yes
Amazon Ads text	-	-	Yes
Book descriptions	-	-	Yes
Book subtitles	-	-	Yes
Amazon Ads targeting ASINs	-	-	Yes

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KDSPY and Publisher Rocket, which are both mainly research tools, have similar features, though they work in slightly different ways - KDSPY is as a browser extension, while Publisher Rocket is a downloadable software. 

You should consider them only if you need a lot of Amazon data for research purposes.

Book Leopard has more marketing capabilities than each of the other tools. And it does not require you to spend time researching. It uses AI to generate what you're looking for, fast.

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KDSPY vs. Publisher Rocket - Pricing

​See how KDSPY and Publisher Rocket compare in terms of pricing, while also seeing how both tools compare to the better alternative, Book Leopard.

Pricing Aspect	KDSPY	Publisher Rocket	Book Leopard
Free trial	-	-	Yes
Initial cost	One-time purchase of $197	One-time purchase of $199	One-time purchase of $49 for a book
Cost per book	Users are not charged by book	Unlisted add-on fee for the Amazon Ads feature for more than 2 campaigns at once	One-time purchase of $49, with discounts offered for multiple books
Cost per month	No monthly cost	No monthly cost	No monthly cost

With Book Leopard, you only pay for books you are looking to market, just $49, in whatever time frame you'd like, no need to pay a pretty large upfront fee just for access, like KDSPY and Publisher Rocket require.

With a multi-book package, your cost per book is even lower. For example, you can use Book Leopard for three books for just $119, far less than the cost of KDSPY and Publisher Rocket.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is KDSPY better than Publisher Rocket?

KDSPY and Publisher Rocket are both KDP research tools with similar features and similar prices. To get more marketing material faster than KDSPY and Publisher Rocket, for a lower access cost, go with the AI software Book Leopard instead.

Is Publisher Rocket a KDSPY alternative?

​Yes, Publisher Rocket is a KDSPY alternative. However, if you're considering using a KDSPY alternative, your best option is Book Leopard. It can generate more marketing material faster than the other two tools, and its fee for access is lower.

Does Publisher Rocket cost less than KDSPY?

​The cost of Publisher Rocket, $199, is just about the same as the cost of KDSPY, $197. To get more marketing material quicker, for an access cost of just $49, go with Book Leopard instead of the two other tools.

Should I get Publisher Rocket instead of KDSPY?

​Publisher Rocket and KDSPY both have similar features and similar costs, $199 and $197. However, the Publisher Rocket alternative Book Leopard can generate more marketing material, quicker, than the other two KDP tools, and you can use it for a lower access cost, just $49.