Koberger vs PubCoder
Koberger
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| Figure | Koberger | PubCoder |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | €8.25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Spec score · Book Layout Software | 8.3 (#8) | 7.9 (#18) |
| Spec score · eBook Creation Software | 8.4 (#8) | 8.0 (#15) |
| Integrations | The site names Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Apple Books, and Kobo as stores its exported files are intended to work with. | The feature page lists integrations with Adobe InDesign, After Effects via Bodymovin, YouTube, Vimeo, Unsplash, The Noun Project, and Google Fonts. |
| Output formats | Koberger Pro exports EPUB, Print PDF, and DOCX files, with bulk export available for multiple books. | Exports include native iOS and Android apps, EPUB 3 Fixed Layout, HTML5, XPUB, and Kindle Format 8. |
| Support | Support for account and export questions is available by email, and the contact page suggests including account email, browser, operating system, and the task being attempted. | PubCoder provides documentation, a user forum, bug reporting, training, and custom development services. |
Plans
Koberger
- Free accountFree
- Koberger Pro Monthly$9.99 a month
- Koberger Pro Annual$59.94 a year
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
Koberger
Koberger formats manuscripts into EPUB ebooks and print PDFs for indie authors. It imports files from Word, Pages, and Google Docs, recognizing chapters, headings, and section breaks. Authors can adjust ready-made designs, typography, spacing, chapter headings, and ornaments, then save presets for reuse. Page layouts and blocks cover title, copyright, dedication, acknowledgements, glossary, and bibliography pages. Preview ebook and paperback pages, or share a private read-only preview link with editors and beta readers. Pro exports EPUB, Print PDF, and DOCX, with bulk export for multiple books; it can also create watermarked advance review EPUBs. Saved sections and designs can carry across a series, with consistency checks. Koberger says its EPUB output passes store checks and includes accessibility information, and provides pre-export checks for common ebook problems. It runs in a browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, or Chromebook without installation. The free account supports formatting, design, layout, and preview, but finished-file export requires Pro. Pro Monthly costs $9.99 a month for one book; Pro Annual costs $59.94 a year for a catalogue.
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.