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What it is

PubCoder is a desktop authoring tool for creating interactive digital publications and exporting them as apps, HTML, or ebooks. Authors can connect click and touch gestures to animations, videos, and sounds without code. Export formats include native iOS and Android apps, EPUB 3 Fixed Layout, HTML5, XPUB, and Kindle Format 8. Accessibility features include semantic metadata, image descriptions, screen-reader support, and read-aloud tools. The editor integrates with Adobe InDesign, After Effects through Bodymovin, YouTube, Vimeo, Unsplash, The Noun Project, and Google Fonts. For distribution, SHELF is a white-label library platform for web and native apps. Its XPUB format encrypts content files with custom DRM, and downloaded content can be used offline; SHELF also provides access and interaction analytics. The Standard plan costs €99/yr plus VAT if needed and includes unlimited publications and all features for macOS and Windows. The 15-day trial includes all features, requires registration, and does not require a credit card. Paid subscriptions can be installed on multiple owned computers but used on only one at a time.

Spec sheet

Product
PubCoder is a desktop authoring tool for creating interactive digital publications and exporting them as apps, HTML, or ebooks.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pubcoder.com
Integrations
The feature page lists integrations with Adobe InDesign, After Effects via Bodymovin, YouTube, Vimeo, Unsplash, The Noun Project, and Google Fonts.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pubcoder.com
Support
PubCoder provides documentation, a user forum, bug reporting, training, and custom development services.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pubcoder.com
Headquarters
Turin, ItalyRead 28 Sep 2026 · pubcoder.com
Founded
2013Read 28 Sep 2026 · pubcoder.com
Accessibility
Accessibility features include semantic metadata, image descriptions, screen-reader support, and read-aloud tools.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pubcoder.com
Cloud and analytics
SHELF says its backend uses Amazon AWS technology and provides analytics on user access and content interaction.Read 8 Oct 2026 · shelf.pubcoder.com
Interactivity
The editor supports click and touch gestures that trigger animations, videos, and sounds without requiring code.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pubcoder.com
Output formats
Exports include native iOS and Android apps, EPUB 3 Fixed Layout, HTML5, XPUB, and Kindle Format 8.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pubcoder.com
Shelf platform
SHELF is a white-label library platform for distributing digital content through web and native apps.Read 8 Oct 2026 · shelf.pubcoder.com
Shelf security
SHELF says its XPUB format is protected by custom DRM that encrypts content files, and downloaded content can be used offline.Read 8 Oct 2026 · shelf.pubcoder.com
System requirements
The download page lists macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later and Windows 10 64-bit or later for PubCoder.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pubcoder.com
Trial terms
The 15-day trial requires account registration, has no credit-card requirement, and includes access to all features.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pubcoder.com
Usage limit
The documentation says a paid subscription can be installed on multiple owned computers but used on only one computer at a time.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.pubcoder.com

Plans and prices

Standard €99 a year € 99/ year + VAT if needed Unlimited publications · all features · macOS and Windows Read 8 Oct 2026 · pubcoder.com
Shelf Base version Priced on request Contact us ([email protected]) Annual fee · iOS and Android app · CMS · AWS hosting · analytics · readers · free-content distribution Read 8 Oct 2026 · shelf.pubcoder.com
Shelf Enterprise version Priced on request Contact us ([email protected]) Pro features · dedicated web URL · exercise statistics · APIs · technical support package Read 8 Oct 2026 · shelf.pubcoder.com
Shelf Pro version Priced on request Contact us ([email protected]) Base features · Mac and Windows apps · in-app purchases · subscriptions · push notifications Read 8 Oct 2026 · shelf.pubcoder.com
Team Priced on request Contact Us ([email protected]) Flexible seats · multiple licenses managed for your team Read 8 Oct 2026 · pubcoder.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Creates interactive publications without requiring code.
  • Exports apps, HTML5, and multiple ebook formats.
  • Includes screen-reader and read-aloud support.
  • 15-day trial includes all features.
  • Standard includes unlimited publications.

Limits

  • No free plan.
  • Standard costs €99/yr plus VAT if needed.
  • Paid subscription use is limited to one computer at a time.

Who it suits

PubCoder suits authors and publishers creating fixed-layout interactive publications for app, web, or ebook distribution. Teams can also consider SHELF for distributing content through web and native apps.

Verdict

PubCoder covers interactive authoring, accessibility, and several digital publication formats. The Standard plan is €99/yr plus VAT if needed, while SHELF plan prices are available by contacting PubCoder.

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