Readz
Flipbook software
Graphic design software
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- Ease of management
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$150 per month
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What is Readz
Readz is a web-based flipbook and digital publication tool used to convert PDFs into page-flip documents for online viewing and sharing. It is typically used by marketing teams, publishers, and small businesses to distribute brochures, catalogs, magazines, and reports. The product focuses on hosting and presenting documents in an interactive viewer and may include basic customization and sharing/embedding options. Compared with broader design platforms, it is oriented more toward publication delivery than full creative design workflows.
PDF-to-flipbook publishing flow
Readz centers on turning existing PDFs into online flipbooks, which fits teams that already produce content in desktop design tools. This reduces the need to rebuild layouts in a separate editor. The output is designed for browser-based reading and sharing. It aligns with common flipbook use cases such as catalogs, brochures, and magazines.
Web sharing and embedding
The product supports distributing publications via links and embedding them on websites, which is a standard requirement for digital brochures and catalogs. This helps organizations publish content without building a custom viewer. It also supports use cases like gated or campaign landing pages when paired with external tools. These capabilities are consistent with expectations in the flipbook category.
Branding and viewer customization
Readz typically provides options to adjust the viewer presentation (for example, branding elements and basic appearance settings). This helps teams keep publications consistent with corporate identity. It can reduce reliance on developers for simple presentation changes. The customization focus is practical for customer-facing collateral.
Limited graphic design depth
Although it may include some design-oriented features, Readz is primarily a publishing/viewer tool rather than a full graphic design suite. Teams needing advanced layout, asset management, and collaborative design workflows often still require external design software. This can create a two-tool workflow (design elsewhere, publish in Readz). It may be less suitable for creating complex interactive experiences from scratch.
Feature transparency varies
Publicly available documentation and plan-by-plan feature detail can be less comprehensive than some established platforms in this space. This can make it harder to validate requirements such as analytics depth, integrations, or access controls before purchase. Buyers may need demos or direct vendor confirmation for specifics. Procurement teams may find comparison and due diligence slower.
Unclear enterprise governance controls
Information about enterprise-grade controls (for example, SSO/SAML, granular roles, audit logs, data residency, and advanced compliance) is not always clearly stated in public materials. Organizations with strict security and governance requirements may need to confirm availability and pricing. If these controls are limited, the product may fit better for SMB and departmental deployments. This can affect suitability for regulated industries.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | $150 per month | Full-featured editor and publishing for small teams: 1 Workspace, 1 user, 1 Brand guide, 2 Publications, 100 Live Flipbooks, Publish to 1 domain, Upload up to 100 flipbooks, analytics/dashboard (connect Google Analytics), responsive preview, animation toolkit, SEO, enterprise-level security. 14-day free trial. 2 months free if billed annually. |
| Studio | $300 per month | Builds on Pro: 3 Publications (unlimited issues), Unlimited Pages, Publish to 3 custom domains, 3 users, Google Analytics, Email support, 1 hour onboarding, 200 Live flipbooks. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing (contact sales) | Studio features plus: multiple Workspaces, Unlimited projects, Unlimited domains, Unlimited users, Unlimited flipbooks, ACH/Pay-by-Wire, custom terms, volume discounts; contact sales for pricing. |
| Add-ons (examples) | See prices below | Make content private $50/mo; Marketing Automation integrations $30/mo; Design Pro $30/mo; Import from InDesign $150/mo; SSO (SAML) $250/mo; Paywall $250/mo; +1 Publication $36/mo; +1 Team member $25/mo; +1 Domain $10/mo. |
Notes: Annual billing gives 2 months free (annual prepay). Non-profit/Academic discount: 30% for qualifying customers (requires documentation).
