Bloom vs PubCoder
Bloom
bloomlibrary.orgPubCoder
pubcoder.comSide by side
| Figure | Bloom | PubCoder |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €8.25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Spec score · eBook Creation Software | 8.1 (#12) | 8.0 (#15) |
| Integrations | Bloom Library connects with Bloom Editor for uploading and downloading books, and also works with Bloom Reader for Android. | The feature page lists integrations with Adobe InDesign, After Effects via Bodymovin, YouTube, Vimeo, Unsplash, The Noun Project, and Google Fonts. |
| Support | Bloom Enterprise includes technical support, and the subscription guidance directs users to email for help choosing a plan. | PubCoder provides documentation, a user forum, bug reporting, training, and custom development services. |
Plans
PubCoder
- Standard€99 a year
- Shelf Base versionPriced on request
- Shelf Enterprise versionPriced on request
- Shelf Pro versionPriced on request
- TeamPriced on request
In their own words
PubCoder
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.