Book scouting, upgraded

Scan books. Even offline.

ISBNScout helps UK book resellers find profitable books in seconds with barcode, cover, and AI spine recognition. Built for charity shops, car-boot sales, and anywhere signal drops.

No credit card required. Cancel anytime.

Sources: Amazon UK • eBay UK • Google Books • AI Vision
Built for: Charity shop hunters • Amazon sellers • eBay booksellers

The fastest way to scout books.

ISBNScout identifies books in seconds using barcode, cover photo, or exclusive AI spine recognition — so you can scan single books or entire shelves.

Barcode scanner

Point. Scan. Decide.

Lightning-fast ISBN detection with a mobile-first camera flow. Ideal for high-volume scanning sessions in shops and warehouses.

  • Instant ISBN lookup to Amazon & eBay.
  • Fallback manual ISBN entry when barcodes are damaged.
AI cover recognition

Just take a photo.

Snap the front cover and let AI extract title, author, and edition — perfect for older books or missing barcodes.

  • Ideal for vintage and collectible books.
  • Works even when barcodes are faded or covered.
AI spine recognition

Scan the whole shelf.

Photograph a single spine or a whole shelf. ISBNScout reads the titles for you. No other scouting app offers this.

  • Rapid shelf scanning without pulling books out.
  • Huge time-saver on big charity shop sections.

Works even when your signal doesn't.

Most scouting apps stop the moment your phone loses reception. ISBNScout is built as offline-first, so you keep working in basements, back rooms, and concrete warehouses.

Offline-first engine

Scan anywhere.

SQLite on-device storage keeps your scans, profit estimates, and notes safe while you're offline. When you're back online, everything syncs to the cloud.

  • Offline scanning for barcode, cover, and spine.
  • Local profit calculations using cached pricing.
  • Auto-sync to PostgreSQL when connection restores.
Real-world sourcing

Made for UK book hunters.

Built specifically for how UK resellers actually work: charity shops, car-boot sales, library clear-outs, and house clearances.

  • Offline banner so you always know your status.
  • "Syncing..." indicator when data catches up.
  • Designed for one-handed use on mobile.

From scan to profit, in one flow.

ISBNScout combines live pricing, sales velocity, and automated repricing so you can decide quickly, list instantly, and stay competitive without manual price changes.

Profit engine

Real profit, not guesswork.

See net profit after fees and postage, estimated ROI, and buy/skip recommendations based on real sales data.

  • Amazon used price + eBay sold averages.
  • Sales velocity: how fast books actually move.
Multi-platform listing

List directly from ISBNScout.

Turn scans into live listings in a few taps — without bouncing between different apps and tabs.

  • Amazon FBM listing support.
  • eBay UK listing with titles, prices, and details filled.
Automated repricing

Stay competitive on autopilot.

Let ISBNScout monitor and update your prices automatically with guardrails to protect your margins.

  • Match lowest, beat by %, or beat by £.
  • Target-margin mode with min/max limits.
  • Full repricing history per listing.

See ISBNScout in action.

A quick 20–30 second walkthrough: shelf scan, spine recognition, profit preview, and listing pushed live.

Embed your CapCut / YouTube demo here.

Simple pricing for serious UK book flippers

Try ISBNScout free for 14 days. No nonsense, full access — test it in real charity shops before committing.

14-day free trial

Test it during real sourcing runs

Scan books in charity shops, car-boots, and bargain bins with full features enabled.

  • Full Pro & Elite access
  • No card required
  • Cancel anytime
Pro
£14.99/month
Perfect for UK sellers sourcing weekly in charity shops and car-boots.
  • Unlimited scans
  • Offline mode
  • Barcode, cover & AI spine recognition
  • Amazon + eBay UK profit calculator
  • Royal Mail & Evri postage estimates
  • Scan history
Start 14-Day Pro Trial

Prefer yearly? £149/year (save ~2 months).

Elite
£19.99/month
For high-volume sellers who need automation and advanced tools.
  • Everything in Pro
  • Buy / Don't Buy triggers
  • Custom profit rules
  • CSV export
  • Multi-device access
Start 14-Day Elite Trial

Prefer yearly? £199/year (save ~2½ months).

Ready to find profitable books faster?

Scan shelves, see real profit, and list to Amazon and eBay — even when your phone has no signal.

Start 14-Day Free Trial

No credit card required. Designed for UK sellers.

Frequently asked questions.

Does ISBNScout work without WiFi or mobile data?
Yes. It's offline-first. Scans, AI recognition, and local profit calculations continue to work when you're offline. When your connection returns, data syncs to the cloud.
Is this built for Amazon UK sellers?
Yes. ISBNScout integrates with the official Amazon Seller Partner API and is focused on UK-based sellers using FBM (Fulfilled by Merchant).
Does it support eBay UK?
Yes. You can see eBay sold data and create listings directly from within ISBNScout using your eBay UK account.
Is the AI spine recognition real?
Yes. You can photograph a single spine or a whole shelf. The AI reads titles and helps you identify which books are worth pulling out and scanning further.
Can I export my inventory or scan history?
Your data is stored in the cloud and export tools are on the roadmap. Early users will help shape which export formats are supported first.
Who is ISBNScout for?
It's designed for part-time and full-time UK book resellers sourcing from charity shops, car-boot sales, and other physical locations.

Get in touch.

Have questions about ISBNScout? Need help getting started? We're here to help.

Support

Questions about your account, technical issues, or how to use ISBNScout.

support@isbnscout.com

General Inquiries

General questions, partnerships, or business inquiries.

contact@isbnscout.com

Information

Learn more about ISBNScout, features, and pricing options.

info@isbnscout.com