Jutoh vs PubCoder
Jutoh
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| Figure | Jutoh | PubCoder |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $20/mo | €8.25/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 5 |
| Spec score · Book Layout Software | 8.2 (#9) | 7.9 (#18) |
| Spec score · eBook Creation Software | 8.2 (#9) | 8.0 (#15) |
| Accessibility | Jutoh checks contrast, image alternative text and heading structure, and can write accessibility metadata. | Accessibility features include semantic metadata, image descriptions, screen-reader support, and read-aloud tools. |
| Headquarters | Berwick-upon-Tweed and Edinburgh, UK | Turin, Italy |
| Support | Users can search the in-app help and FAQ, then email the maker for help; the company says support requests are handled by the developer. | PubCoder provides documentation, a user forum, bug reporting, training, and custom development services. |
Plans
Jutoh
- Jutoh 3 Standard Edition$45 a month
- Jutoh 3 Plus Edition$90 a month
- Jutoh 3 Upgrade$20 a month
- Jutoh 3 Plus Upgrade$45 a month
- Jutoh 3 Upgrade$20, paid once
- Jutoh 3 Plus Upgrade$45, paid once
- Jutoh 3 Standard Edition$45, paid once
- Jutoh 3 Plus Edition$90, paid once
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
Jutoh
Jutoh is desktop software for importing, editing, formatting, and creating fiction and nonfiction ebooks. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and works offline except for user-controlled update checks and downloads. It imports DOCX, ODT, plain text, Markdown, HTML, CBZ, and existing Epub files, and exports Epub, Kindle, ODT, HTML, CBZ, text, and Markdown. The maker says Epub and Kindle output covers distributors including Amazon, Apple, Nook, Kobo, and Google Books. Editing tools include formatting cleanup, project analysis with warnings and tips, a contents wizard, indexes, notes, and bibliographies. It also checks contrast, image alternative text, and heading structure, and can write accessibility metadata. DOCX and ODT imports preserve most styles, while Epub and HTML imports simplify content and do not retain all original CSS. The demo is limited to 20 documents, adds a Jutoh credit to generated chapters, and displays registration reminders. The listed Standard Edition is $45 a month, billed; prices exclude VAT. There is no free plan, but a free trial is available.
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.