GuideOS
Turn your PDF city guide into a branded mobile experience
Your readers get maps, favorites, notes, and optional audio — on your domain. You get a clear content system. No monthly fee: 15% revenue share only on sales.
Why PDFs cap your growth
- Low perceived value keeps prices stuck.
- Readers download once and rarely use the guide in the field.
- Hard to earn reviews, referrals, and repeat purchases.
- Your brand disappears inside generic marketplaces.
What GuideOS changes
- Mobile-app feel: fast, touch-first, works where travelers actually walk.
- Map + structured places: transparent, modern content management.
- Your domain, your brand — not buried on a marketplace profile.
- Stripe Connect Express: buyers pay you; we take the agreed fee automatically.
- Risk-free model: no setup, no subscription — you can leave with your content export.
See it live
KrakowPlaces runs on the same stack we white-label for guide authors — open the site on your phone to feel the UX.
Open KrakowPlaces →Risk-free for authors
- No setup fee and no fixed monthly subscription.
- 15% platform fee only when you make a sale (pilot discounts available for the first partners).
- 30-day termination notice from either side.
- You own your content; export on exit within 7 days.
- 99% monthly uptime target — if we miss it, fee credit applies (per contract).
How it works
- You sign up and we create your tenant + default subdomain (or connect your custom domain).
- We help you structure your guide (places, categories, copy, images) — white-glove for the first pilots.
- You complete Stripe Connect onboarding so payouts go to your business.
- You publish — readers buy on your domain; we handle hosting, checkout, and updates.
Example economics (illustrative)
Not a promise of results — numbers depend on your audience, pricing, and marketing.
If you sell 100 guides/month:
• PDF at $8 → $800 gross
• App-style guide at $25 → $2,500 gross
After a 15% platform fee on the app price: $2,125 net vs $800 — same traffic, higher willingness to pay when the product feels premium.
FAQ
- Do I need to leave Gumroad/Etsy completely?
- No exclusivity — but selling the same product in two places can confuse buyers. Most authors consolidate once the new channel works.
- Who invoices the traveler?
- You sell under your Stripe account; tax and invoicing rules depend on your entity — we recommend confirming with your accountant.
- What does the 15% include?
- Hosting, product UX, checkout, content tooling, onboarding help, and starter marketing templates (landing copy, social prompts, email drafts).
- What is not included?
- Paid ads for you, full audio production, translations, and custom engineering beyond the template (available as add-ons).
- How long does launch take?
- Pilot launches are typically a few working days once content and Stripe onboarding are ready.
- What if I want out?
- 30-day notice, then we provide a structured export of your content so you can keep selling elsewhere.
Ready to talk?
If you already sell a PDF travel guide, we'll show you a concrete migration path — no pressure, no jargon.