I feel deeply misled by Designrr.io. I paid the $27 "lifetime access" thinking I was getting access to the tool's core features, like importing a PDF and converting it to ePub or Kindle formats—basic things most authors need. But as soon as I paid, I was hit with an upsell for $97+ just to unlock necessary features. Turns out, to actually export to ePub, Kindle, or access most useful functions, you need to spend over $200. The dashboard makes it look like you can use these features, but they're locked unless you upgrade again. Nowhere was this made clear before I paid. And worse, you can't even upload a PDF on the base plan, which defeats the whole purpose if you're trying to repurpose existing work. This was not just disappointing—it was a waste of money I couldn't really afford to lose. I've spent months building and formatting my book and coaching materials, and I trusted this platform to help. It did the opposite. My entire project timeline is on hold. I strongly urge others to read all the fine print before paying. If you're a writer or small business owner working with tight resources, be cautious—this tool is NOT transparent about what's included.
The company uses shady bait-and-switch tactics to make you think $27 will get you a functioning, usable platform. Nowhere on the site does it explain that there are any upsells to use certain functions until you have already paid for the useless $27 access
Designerr is useless