How does ReadReceipt work?

ReadReceipt turns document opens into clear follow-up signals. Upload a PDF, share the tracking link, and see when your prospect opens it, which pages they read, and how long they spend, so you know exactly when to reach out.

When should I follow up after sending a proposal?

Follow up when engagement is fresh. ReadReceipt alerts you the moment your proposal is opened and flags repeat visits. Those are the highest-intent windows to reply, while your document is still on their screen.

Is ReadReceipt the same as Gmail read receipts?

No. Gmail read receipts only show whether an email was opened. ReadReceipt tracks the document itself: which pages were read and for how long, so you have real signals to act on, not just a delivery confirmation.

Why use ReadReceipt instead of sending a normal PDF?

A normal PDF gives you no feedback. ReadReceipt shows you when your proposal is opened, how prospects engage page by page, and when to follow up, so you stop guessing and start acting at the right moment.

Will the recipient know they are being tracked?

Yes. Recipients tick a consent checkbox before accessing any document and see exactly what will be tracked. ReadReceipt is more transparent than tools that track silently.

How do I get notified when someone opens my document?

You get an email the moment your document is opened. Your dashboard also shows full engagement activity: pages read, time spent, and repeat visits, so you can decide when to follow up.

How is ReadReceipt different from DocSend?

DocSend starts at $15/month and is built for enterprise sales teams. ReadReceipt is built for solo founders, consultants, and freelancers at £8/month. Simple proposal tracking and follow-up timing without the enterprise overhead.

June 30, 2026

Stop emailing PDFs. Stop forcing DocSend. There is a third option.

Every few months a fight breaks out online. Senders say "just send the PDF, DocSend is friction." Security-aware recipients say "I am not downloading a random PDF." Both sides are right - and arguing about the wrong thing.

The real argument is about downloads. Senders hate the friction of DocSend logins. Recipients hate putting unknown files on their machine because PDFs have a long history of carrying malware.

A tracked link that opens a PDF inside the recipient's browser solves both. No file on their machine. No login. The sender still sees opens, page-level time, and repeat visits. ReadReceipt does this with three access modes: Easy (one click), Identify (capture name and email), and Private (specific emails or passcode).

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