FlowPaper
8.2#2 in pdf flipbook softwareFrom $995 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitFlowPaper vs Leanpub
What both publish
| Fact | FlowPaper | Leanpub |
|---|---|---|
| API | A JavaScript API exposes methods and events for integrating the viewer into an application or webpage. | The Leanpub API lets authors programmatically preview, publish, and manage their books and courses, subject to per-key rate limits. |
| Founded | 2010 | 2010 |
| Headquarters | New Zealand | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Integrations | Capterra lists native integrations with Canva and Adobe Connect. | Pro Author includes GitHub and Dropbox sync, Google Analytics, InDesign export, and access to the Leanpub API. |
| Limits | FlowPaper Cloud publication quotas are 50 for Zine, 75 for Creative, and 500 for Team and Enterprise accounts in the services-account FAQ. | Free Author membership allows up to five previews or publishes per month, while Mini Author allows up to 20 per month. |
| Product | FlowPaper turns PDFs into mobile-friendly interactive flipbooks and web publications. | Leanpub combines an ebook and course writing platform with an online storefront for buying authors’ ebooks and courses. |
| Support | The plan comparison lists community support for Free, included support for Zine and Creative, and priority support for Team and Enterprise, with onboarding for Enterprise. | Free Author members can get support through the Author Forum or by email to [email protected]. |
FlowPaper plans
- FreeFree
- Zine$75, paid once
- Creative$85 a month
- Enterprise$995 a year
Leanpub plans
- Free AuthorFree
- Mini Author$8.99 a month
- Light Author$13.99 a month
- Pro Author$18.99 a month
Pick FlowPaper if…
FlowPaper suits publishers and organizations that want to turn PDFs into interactive web publications, embed a viewer, or host publications themselves. Teams needing analytics, multiple workstations, or app distribution can consider its higher plans.
Pick Leanpub if…
Leanpub suits authors creating and selling ebooks or courses who want browser or computer-based writing, file upload, or a storefront. Its API and Pro Author integrations may appeal to authors managing books and courses programmatically.