FlowPaper
8.2#2 in pdf flipbook softwareFrom $995 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitFlowPaper vs XMLmind Ebook Compiler
XMLmind Ebook Compiler
6.1#23 in ebook creation softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | FlowPaper | XMLmind Ebook Compiler |
|---|---|---|
| Interactive content | Publications can include links, images, videos, hotspots, expanded content, social stories and text animations. | The maker says ebooks can include audio, video, slide shows, and multiple-choice questions. |
| Platforms | The browser publisher runs in Chrome or Edge and is listed as compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux; desktop publisher downloads are listed for macOS and Windows. | The feature page says the software runs on any Java 1.8+ platform; the current download requires Java 11+ and is platform-independent. |
| 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. | There is no phone support; bug reports go to a public moderated mailing list, and support is generally limited to bug reports unless the requester is an XMLmind customer. |
FlowPaper plans
- FreeFree
- Zine$75, paid once
- Creative$85 a month
- Enterprise$995 a year
XMLmind Ebook Compiler plans
- XMLmind Ebook CompilerFree
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 XMLmind Ebook Compiler if…
XMLmind Ebook Compiler suits authors and developers who want to build ebooks from HTML or Markdown, or integrate a Java compiler into an application. Users planning PDF or RTF output need the corresponding additional processor.