FlippingBook vs PublishFlip
FlippingBook
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| Figure | FlippingBook | PublishFlip |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $20/mo | $24/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 8 | 4 |
| Spec score · Presentation Sharing Software | 9.1 (#4) | 7.8 (#15) |
| Analytics | The service tracks views, visitors, reading time, outbound clicks, devices, shares and other engagement data. | Analytics track page views, time spent, clicks, scroll depth, and conversions, including heatmaps. |
| API | FlippingBook publishes REST-style APIs for key management and online publications, using bearer authentication and JSON. | The integrations page describes a RESTful API with JSON responses, webhooks, SDKs, and documentation. |
| Founded | 2004 | The company says PublishFlip was founded in 2019 in a San Francisco garage. |
| Integrations | Documented integrations include Canva, WordPress, Typeform, Google Forms, Microsoft Forms, Zapier, Google Analytics, SSO providers and Google Tag Manager. | Listed integrations include HubSpot, Salesforce, Zapier, Google Analytics, Stripe, Shopify, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Marketo, Mailchimp, Notion, Intercom, and Make. |
Plans
FlippingBook
- Lite$20 a month
- Starter$46 a month
- Optimal$93 a month
- Advanced$187 a month
- Team$257 a month
- Publisher Business$1,999, paid once
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Publisher AutomationPriced on request
PublishFlip
- FreeFree
- Pro$24 a month
- Business$79 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
FlippingBook
FlippingBook has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
PublishFlip
PublishFlip is a web and API service, founded in 2019, for turning documents into branded, interactive, trackable digital publications. It converts PDF, Word, and PowerPoint files into flipbooks, supports batch uploads and Google Drive import, and provides an embeddable player. Publications can contain videos, forms, calls to action, hotspots, text overlays, and shopping links. Analytics cover page views, time spent, clicks, scroll depth, conversions, and heatmaps. Listed integrations include HubSpot, Salesforce, Zapier, Google Analytics, Stripe, Shopify, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Marketo, Mailchimp, Notion, Intercom, and Make. Its RESTful API offers JSON responses, webhooks, SDKs, and documentation. PublishFlip states SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CCPA compliance, with TLS 1.3 in transit and AES-256 encryption at rest. A free plan supports three publications of up to 100 pages each and adds a watermark. Pro costs $24 a month billed annually ($288/year), while Business costs $79 a month billed annually ($948/year).