DocBeacon tracks who opens your shared documents, how long they read, and where they focus. See pricing, features, and whether it fits your sales team.
DocBeacon is a document sharing and tracking platform built for teams that need to know what happens to a file after it leaves their inbox. Instead of sending a plain PDF attachment, users upload a document to DocBeacon and share a tracked link, which lets them see exactly when it is opened, how long each viewer spends on it, and which pages get the most attention.
The platform is positioned as an alternative to established document tracking tools such as DocSend and Digify, targeting sales reps sharing proposals, startups sending investor updates, and companies that need tighter control over how confidential material is distributed and viewed.
DocBeacon's core differentiator is its engagement analytics: real-time notifications when a document is opened, total and average reading time, scroll depth, and completion rate. Heatmaps overlay this data visually so a sender can see, page by page, where a reader lingered or lost interest, which is useful for refining sales decks and pitch materials.
On the security side, DocBeacon supports password-protected links, expiration dates, download restrictions, and dynamic watermarking tied to the viewer. Contacts can be added in advance so that each recipient gets a personalized link, letting senders attribute views to a specific person rather than an anonymous visit.
DocBeacon offers a free tier that requires no credit card, aimed at individuals who want to try basic link sharing and tracking before committing to a paid plan. Paid plans start at roughly $25 per month, with an annual option around $240 per year that works out to a meaningful discount over paying monthly.
Higher tiers add more advanced security and tracking capabilities, such as expanded watermarking, more granular contact tracking, and additional team seats, though DocBeacon does not publish granular feature-by-tier breakdowns on its public pricing page, so buyers with complex needs should confirm details directly with the company.
Yes, DocBeacon offers a free plan that does not require a credit card, though advanced analytics and security features require a paid plan starting around $25 per month.
It tracks whether and when a document was opened, total and average reading time, scroll depth, completion rate, and which pages received the most attention via heatmaps.
Yes, by adding contacts in advance and assigning personalized links, DocBeacon can attribute views to specific individuals rather than anonymous visitors.
DocBeacon positions itself as a lower-cost alternative to DocSend and Digify with similar core tracking and security features, though DocSend has a longer track record and broader enterprise feature set.
Yes, DocBeacon supports view-only links that disable downloading, alongside password protection and expiration dates.