GIT Digital Downloads, E‑books vs Start21 Ebook Delivery
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Sep 11, 2026 for GIT Digital Downloads, E‑books, Nov 6, 2026 for Start21 Ebook Delivery.
The short answer
- Only Start21 Ebook Delivery lists a free plan.
- GIT Digital Downloads, E‑books lists 12 features Start21 Ebook Delivery’s listing doesn’t mention, including Bulk upload, Courses, Custom.
Head to head
Momentum
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See every featureSell and manage digital products, whether it's eBooks, music, videos, software, PDFs, or license keys. With automated file delivery and simple order tracking, you can focus on growing your business while we handle the rest.
Built for authors and small publishers selling direct. Attach EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW3, ZIP or MP3 files to any product or variant. When an order is paid, the ebook items are fulfilled automatically with a download link, so Shopify emails the buyer from your own store and shows the link on their order page.
- Effortless Management – Easily upload, organize, and attach files or license key
- Instant Delivery: Automatically send files via email and the Thank You page
- License Key Automation – Generate, store, and distribute unique keys seamlessly
- Order Tracking: Monitor downloads, resend files, and manage customer access
- Delivered at checkout: ebook items are fulfilled with a download link
- A library that never expires, with reading tips for Kindle, Apple Books and Kobo
- Made for authors: print+ebook variants, series bundles, refunds revoke access
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  GIT Digital Downloads, E‑books | |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | GIT Digital Downloads, E‑books | |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 20 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | GIT Digital Downloads, E‑books | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $9.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | GIT Digital Downloads, E‑books | |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #31 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Apr 10, 2025 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | The Getify | Oak Glen |
FAQ
GIT Digital Downloads, E‑books and Start21 Ebook Delivery: common questions
- Is GIT Digital Downloads, E‑books or Start21 Ebook Delivery cheaper?
- Only Start21 Ebook Delivery lists a free plan. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- GIT Digital Downloads, E‑books lists 12 the others don’t mention, such as Bulk upload, Courses, Custom, Custom links. Start21 Ebook Delivery lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Custom download pages, File hosting, Unlimited downloads. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Sep 11, 2026 for GIT Digital Downloads, E‑books, Nov 6, 2026 for Start21 Ebook Delivery; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Sep 11, 2026 for GIT Digital Downloads, E‑books, Nov 6, 2026 for Start21 Ebook Delivery. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.