Issuu 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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User Interface
Pros and Cons
Popular Alternatives
Pricing and Plans
Features
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User Reviews
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Overview

Issuu

4.5

(153)

Pricing

Starting at $19.00 per month

About Issuu

Issuu is the world’s largest content publishing and marketing platform that empowers people to convert, host, and share engaging content in a variety of dynamic formats across all digital distribution channels.

With 60M+ publications, Issuu makes it easy for its 1M+ global users to transform a piece of content once, and share it everywhere. The Issuu Story Cloud turns a single document into a uniquely immersive reading experience by converting static documents into marketing assets – including flipbooks to embed in websites and blogs, mobile-optimized articles, motion-graphic stories for social media, GIFs for email, and more.

Each day, more than 300,000 pages of content are uploaded to Issuu, allowing readers worldwide access to discover and engage with more of what they love, from magazines and newspapers to portfolios and catalogs. Enterprise marketers and individual creators alike choose Issuu for its user-friendly platform that puts their message front and center without requiring a single line of code.

Issuu is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, with global offices in Copenhagen, Berlin, and Braga. Learn more at issuu.com.

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Issuu User Interface

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Ratings Breakdown

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Issuu Pros and Cons

We analyzed 153 verified reviews for Issuu to find out what actual users really think.

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Intuitive Interface And Workflow

Issuu offers a straightforward, user-friendly experience with an intuitive interface. Users can quickly learn the platform, upload documents, and share content without needing tutorials. The simple design and helpful guides make it easy for both new and experienced users to navigate and manage publications.

Issuu Pricing and Plans

Starting price: $19.00 per month

Free Trial

Free Version

Starter

$19.00

flat rate, per month

Plan includes:

Publish and host unlimited flipbooks
Embed flipbooks on your website
Share flipbooks in fullscreen
Publish up to 5 flipbooks privately
Add links and videos to flipbooks
Create Articles, Social Posts, GIFs
Access 30-day statistics
Upload 500 pages or 100MB per file

Unlimited

$188.00

flat rate, per month

Plan includes:

Unlimited documents, pages and file sizes
Privately publish unlimited flipbooks
Remove external ads
Customize your flipbook
Get advanced embedding options
Add your brand logo and colors
Sell flipbooks commission-free
Lead generation form
Access in-depth statistics
Remove Issuu logo from content

Issuu for Teams

Pricing available upon request

Plan includes:

Publish and host unlimited flipbooks
Manage and share content at scale
Add multiple users with access controls
Team up in private workspaces
Remove Issuu's logo and add your own
Gain control with administrative oversight
Stay secure and compliant with Single Sign-On (SSO)
Remove custom training and support

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Issuu Features

Popular features found in Content Management
Access Controls/Permissions
Audio File Management
Content Library
Customizable Templates
Image Editing
Search/Filter
SEO Management
Text Editing
Version Control
Video Support
More features of Issuu
Advertising Management
API
Approval Process Control
Asset Library
Booking Management
CAD Tools
Campaign Analytics
Campaign Management
Catalog Management
Circulation Management
Collaboration Tools
Content Import/Export
Content Management
Content Publishing Options
Conversion Tracking
Custom Fonts
Customizable Branding
Data Import/Export
Data Visualization
Design Templates
Document Management
Document Storage
Drag & Drop
Drag & Drop Editor
Dynamic Content
Engagement Tracking
File Sharing
Interactive Content
Layout & Design
Magazines
Marketing Automation
Multi-Channel Campaigns
Multi-Channel Marketing
Newsletters
Newspapers
Performance Metrics
Publishing/Sharing
Publish Scheduling
Real-Time Analytics
Reporting & Statistics
ROI Tracking
Social Marketing
Social Media Integration
Social Media Monitoring
Social Promotion
Status Tracking
Third-Party Integrations
Visual Analytics
Website Analytics
Workflow Management

Issuu Integrations

Google Docs

Google Drive

Mailchimp

Canva

Hootsuite

Adobe InDesign

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Issuu User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5

Ratings Breakdown

69%

22%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.6

Value for money

4.0

Customer support

4.0

Functionality

4.4

Melanie A.

Verified reviewer

Graphic Design

2-10 employees

Used monthly for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed May 2025

Surprisingly simple. Give it a go!

Using Issue has been a fun experience and a great way to showcase creative designs easily. It is incredibly easy to create interactive designs that reflect your brand. Whether souvenir booklets, project summaries, presentations and more, it's a great way to showcase your designs.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I like the ability to quickly convert my PDF files into beautifully published designs that are interactive. The isn't a steep learning curve so it was easy to hop right in and create. I like the range of features offered such as sharing, embed, interactive links and the fact that there is a free plan available.

Cons:

I don't like that they have eliminated some of the features that were once included in their free plan. The paid plans can be a bit cost prohibitive if you have a limited number of designs to convert over the period of a year for example.

Reasons for choosing Issuu

Issuu better met the need I had at the time of initial use. It proved to be effective for a wide range of projects.

Verified

Reviewer

Public Relations and Communications

11-50 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed January 2023

Issuu: your library 3.0

My experience in general is positive, we with our company rely on Issuu, so it is a winning product, especially because it allows you to manage your publications, send private or public viewing links.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

In case you are (mostly) a business or freelancer with editorial publications you want the digital world to view: no doubt Issuu is the tool for you.The exact feel and sensation of how to flip through a book/magazine is probably its strongest point compared to all competitors: the animation and sound are perfect, so it is really satisfying to flip through, nothing like scrolling through pages on a pdf.

Cons:

Issuu's big weak point is its interface. it is unattractive, fresh, and cool: it has remained too tied to its old versions, so it is nice to scroll through the pages of their published files but not nice to navigate.

Reasons for choosing Issuu

Because its animations and sharing features make it a winner over others, especially being online beats programs like Adobe Acrobat Reader without a doubt.

Shawna A.

Verified reviewer

Media Production

2-10 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed December 2025

Leaving Issuu after 10+ years

We have emailed back and forth with their bots at least 4X over a period of days. It's a complete waste of time. One of our publications isn't loading and they do not care, as we are paid up for another 11 months.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

We have used it for well over a decade. It provides the fundamentals. And historical issues are available.

Cons:

The support is non-existent. If you reach out all you get is bot replies. No matter what you say or provide, there is no human to help resolve a problem. And pricing continues to go up beyond what all of their competitors are charging. There is no reason to stay with issuu.

Reasons for choosing Issuu

When we first needed it, they were the only big name out there.

Dorrett C.

Verified reviewer

Non-Profit Organization Management

11-50 employees

Used monthly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed September 2023

ISSUU is an exceptional publishing platform for even the novice

It is a very good platform that helps me to promote my publication

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Issuu has a widereach with diverse audience and I am able to tap into that

Cons:

It has removed some basic features from its basic plans

Reasons for switching to Issuu

I was not getting the visibility from Flipsnack as I get from ISSUU

Crystal W.

Verified reviewer

Media Production

11-50 employees

Used other for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed December 2020

Engaging and Easy to Use

Overall, I have been quite happy with Issuu.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Issuu offers a very simple, easy to use and easy to understand platform which is refreshing. I also appreciate the options to add extra content like articles/stories to increase engagement on different devices.

Cons:

The only problem we have run into with Issuu is the limited update and replace options. Other programs we have used in the past offered the option to replace a single page in the total publication - rather then having to re-upload the entire publication. When we are putting together a 100+ page publication, having to re-upload and re-link the entire thing if we find an issue on a single page can be a bit frustrating.

Reasons for switching to Issuu

We do still use Joomag for our regular magazine because it offers more post-publishing editing options but we prefer Issuu for our special editions. They are digital only and available to readers at no cost and we gain extra readers threw the Issuu platform itself. Issuu also offers better statistics with more detail on user interaction, page clicks, etc - which was becoming increasingly more important for our digital only editions.

Rose L.

Verified reviewer

Graphic Design

2-10 employees

Used monthly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed December 2020

We Couldn't Function without Issuu

We love Issuu! Not only has this helped us to convert more sales, but it helps our clients display their pricing & other offerings in a way that's really unique, easy to use, and beautiful. There's really no reason NOT to give this company a shot, as they allow you to get started with no strings (or moolah) involved.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

For the last ten or so years, we've been uploading our magazine designs to Issuu so other creatives can see how our templates look and can be displayed. It's the only site we've found that allows users to flip through a publication like an actual magazine while allowing for clickable links. You can also choose to send over your publication digitally by sending clients your Issuu url, and you can hide your publication from the public, if needed. Without Issuu, we wouldn't have sold thousands and thousands of our magazine templates. Their product was a GAME-CHANGER!

Cons:

Without paying for a premium account, ads will be displayed below your publication. It definitely wasn't a deal-breaker, as we continue to use (and love) the free version of their software. For larger businesses, I'd suggest upgrading so clients have a seamless branding experience across all platforms.

Reasons for choosing Issuu

Paperturn looks like another good option, but they only offer a 14 day free trial. For the number of publications we have currently, we'd be spending more than $350/month for a similar product.

David W.

Verified reviewer

Education Management

1001-5000 employees

Used weekly for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed December 2020

Issuu is just what we needed

In the pandemic climate, digital media is king. We have found great engagement with our ISSUU publications across our website, social media, and email campaigns. ISSUU makes it easy to share our work with anyone and everyone. The price is just right and they truly deliver on what they offer and promise. Utilize this software in anyway you can.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

We like the digital design and delivery aspects of ISSUU. It is simple and understated, but robust at the same time. The auto recognition of email addresses and web links is a big plus. AND, the fact that we can create stories for social media is a pretty nice advantage over other providers.

Cons:

Sometimes the software could be easier to use. For instance, uploading single pages to replace former pages might be a nice addition. In our line of work, little things change all the time (available degrees, contact persons or numbers, etc). Being able to update those easier would be a game changer.

Reasons for choosing Issuu

Price and product and proximity. The price was right, the product was just what we needed, and the proximity and accessibility to those we are trying to reach was just right. ISSUU has it all.

Amanda E.

Verified reviewer

Education Management

51-200 employees

Used other for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed December 2020

Perfect for Online Publishing

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Functionality

Pros:

We publish our literary magazine once a year with a print version, and we use Issuu for the online version. I love the way it allows for full-screen viewing and simulates page flipping. We simply export our InDesign files as a pdf and upload to Issuu. It's also a great place to find other literary magazines for inspiration!

Cons:

No complaints. It would be nice to have the ad-free version, but in education the budget is tight, so we really appreciate the free version with ads.

Reasons for choosing Issuu

Though I used Lucidpress with our younger children so they could share and edit in the tool, Issuu seemed like a more professional product for our older students to use (as they already use InDesign to create). If Issuu were to provide a platform for design that was equal to InDesign and Photoshop, we would pay for it instead of InDesign and Photoshop.

Peter J.

Verified reviewer

Graphic Design

2-10 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed May 2025

A+ experience, too costly.

For the year that I worked with the Issuu platform it was great. Esy to understand and produce high quality flipbooks

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Issuu was very easy to learn, I used it for 1 year. I liked the storage system that they had. Overall my experience was great!

Cons:

The cost of the yearly subscription quadrupled. The customer service took. I did not like the fact that I used and learned and then had to switch companies

Rebecca N.

Verified reviewer

Government Administration

11-50 employees

Used monthly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed December 2025

Zero customer service, rising subscription rates with no way to cancel