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Bookcicle Beta Services & Features

Some parts of Bookcicle are in Beta.
We use two kinds of Beta:

  1. Feature Beta (with chip) – raw, in-app features that are still being shaped.
  2. Product / Site Beta (no chip) – full products and flows that are launched with intro pricing while we polish them.

1. Feature Beta (with chip)​

These are the classic “beta” features you’re used to.
They are marked with a
Beta
chip directly in the app.

What this means:

  • The feature is usable by everyone — no special opt-in.
  • It is still under active development and may change quickly.
  • Functionality, UX, and performance may shift as we iterate.

Current Feature Betas (with chip)​

  • Support Docs Chat Bot – Chat with our AI agent trained on Bookcicle’s technical and user documentation.
  • Collaboration Tools – Shared projects.

2. Product & Site Beta (no chip, intro pricing)​

Some full products and site-wide features are also in Beta, but do not show the
Beta chip.

Instead, they are launched with intro pricing and clearly labeled as such on the site (for example, “Intro pricing!” on a service card).

What this means:

  • These products are fully launched and supported, but:
    • Flows, limits, and options may still evolve.
    • Pricing and packaging may change after the intro period.
  • We treat them as Beta internally while we finalize UX, performance, and pricing.

Examples of Product / Site Beta (no chip)​

  • AI Service Products with Intro Pricing
    Any Bookcicle product or one-off AI service that shows intro pricing is considered Beta, even if it does not display the visual Beta chip.
  • New Account or Billing Flows
    Certain new signup, checkout, or account-management experiences may also be in this category while we refine them.

If you see intro pricing on a Bookcicle product, you can assume it’s in Product / Site Beta.

What to Expect​

For both types of Beta:

  • Beta services and features are fully usable and part of your normal Bookcicle account.
  • They may evolve quickly based on feedback and data.
  • Some behavior may change, and features may be added, removed, or re-arranged before “general availability.”
  • As always, we recommend keeping your own local backups of important work.

Why We Label (or Treat) Things as Beta​

Marking or treating services as Beta helps set expectations:

  • You get early access to new capabilities and pricing.
  • We get real-world feedback to guide polish and priorities.
  • You don’t have to wait for a closed program or invite-only preview.

The difference is mostly how visible the Beta label is:

  • Feature Beta → clearly labeled with the chip in the interface.
  • Product / Site Beta → usually indicated by intro pricing rather than a chip.

Feedback Channels​

  • In-App Chat – Use the support bot (bottom right of the platform) and toggle into feedback mode.
  • Docs – This page will stay updated with the current Beta list and definitions.
  • Email – support@bookcicle.com.

Summary​

  • When you see the
    Beta chip, you’re using a Feature Beta.
  • When you see intro pricing on a Bookcicle product, you’re using a Product / Site Beta, even if there’s no chip.

Both are there for you to use right away — they’re just at slightly different stages of maturity and visibility.

Thanks for helping us improve Bookcicle.