Issuu

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Content creation and distribution software for creators

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Amy
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  • Industry: Printing
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great Product

Reviewed on 29/12/2020

We had to look for a new PDF hosting site a few years back when we had to switch websites and I...

We had to look for a new PDF hosting site a few years back when we had to switch websites and I found Issuu on a whim and we haven't looked back. It offers us an easy way to get our issues online each month while also allowing us to link back to our advertisers. It takes about an hour or two every month to get everything set up for our current issues and it's ready for viewing then and there. It's truly one of the most helpful sites in our workspace.

Pros

I love how simple it is to upload an issue, edit in some information about it, apply links to all our advertisers ads, and get it out to our readers. Everything is pretty intuitive and if a feature isn't, you can pretty much figure it out within a half hour.

Cons

I do wish it was easier to edit Stacks from the publisher homepage, but it's still an easy enough process as it currently is.

Kristin
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  • Industry: Consumer Goods
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Great Home for Catalogs

Reviewed on 19/2/2024

Pros

Our company uses Issuu as a hub for all the digital catalogs we need to have on hand for our customers to purchase products from. We also use Issuu to embed our magazine onto our website. We've seen that the flipbook view is easily consumable and customers spend more time than on a PDF.

Cons

They can make some enhancements to the social sharing graphic creation. Not easy to manipulate. Also don't love how they hide the full-screen link.

Aditya
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10

Issuu you portfolio for better reach

Reviewed on 28/12/2022

Overall it's a good tool to showcase creative and professional portfolios and share them with...

Overall it's a good tool to showcase creative and professional portfolios and share them with people. Interactive transition while flipping pages gives a very natural and feel good vibe.

Pros

The layout available is easy and interactive to use. Digital form of magazine and portfolio layouts are good to look at and gives a boost to creative portfolio.

Cons

The search engine within the software can get better. Profession based or interest base search results will be much appreciated.

Margot
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  • Industry: Nonprofit Organisation Management
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Missing the earlier days of analytics for all users

Reviewed on 17/12/2020

I will always be grateful to Issuu for providing so many of us with a straightforward way to...

I will always be grateful to Issuu for providing so many of us with a straightforward way to publish our work, and make it accessible to readers all around the world.

Pros

Issuu has been the best way to share my zine and art books online. I love that people can read them as flip-through publications (and not just as a Pdf). I've had an account for about 8 years, and it has allowed my work to be seen around the world, which has greatly added to my confidence as a creator and zine maker.

Cons

I would love for the analytics to be more accessible to all users, and not just those on Premium. I had a free account for many years, until I recently purchased the Premium tier because of an end-of-year offer. I'm excited to be able to sell publications, and I'm glad I can see my analytics once again, but I still find it too expensive. It would also be great to see more features that can help with layout and the creative part (sort of like Blurb and Bookwright). I also think the Visual Stories component can be better. I'd like to be able to edit where the text goes (centered, vs left or right), whether I'm using caps or lower case, etc.

Eric
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Good experience

Reviewed on 22/12/2020

Overall very good experience with Issuu. It has been a good plate form for my profession and work I...

Overall very good experience with Issuu. It has been a good plate form for my profession and work I do. Good representation and efficient layout make it appealing for users. Highly recommend.

Pros

Easy of use. Efficient layout. Graphic of the plate form.

Cons

Some options are expensive to use. As some options such as download pdf are not for free.

Annie
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  • Industry: Media Production
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Using Issuu every month to share community magazine

Reviewed on 20/12/2020

Our readers have given us positive feedback about enjoying to read our magazine on Issuu, so we...

Our readers have given us positive feedback about enjoying to read our magazine on Issuu, so we plan to continue using the software! I've also used it on other projects for our businesses.

Pros

My business is a monthly print magazine and we have been using Issuu since 2013 and have seen the software evolve over the years and continue to add new features! I love being able to browse and find other publications. The interface is a beautiful way to display PDFs and allow users to feel like they are flipping through a publication. They have added be functions such as links and making text searchable. I also like how you can create smaller, select stories with certain pages only. The analytics are also very helpful

Cons

Issuu has helped us meet a business need as we use it to share our monthly magazine with our readers and then embed it to our website. I would say it is worth the basic subscription but for a small business, it is hard to afford the premium accounts that are actually quite pricey.

Lauren
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  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Issuu Sofware Review

Reviewed on 17/12/2020

Pros

Issuu is great for designers who want a means to show their work. The booklet template is very straightforward for clients not used to Issuu.

Cons

No complaints overall. A more minimal graphic interface might declutter focus from our posts.

Lori
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  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

ISSUU

Reviewed on 17/12/2020

This is a great product!

This is a great product!

Pros

I love that ISSUU is easy to use. The platform helps me to upload a catalog for my customers, training materials for my team and it is all quick and easy!

Cons

I do not have any issues getting links I need to share.

Goran
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  • Industry: Leisure, Travel & Tourism
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Digital publishing platform worthy of your time

Reviewed on 27/5/2022

I have been using it for a while to share marketing material I want to present to my clients. It is...

I have been using it for a while to share marketing material I want to present to my clients. It is easy to upload, easy to share, and the document viewer is great. All in all, it makes it easy and fast for me to share my work with the people who need to see it. I also used it to embed some documents to certain websites, but I haven't been doing too much of that recently.

Pros

It allows me to easily and without much work publish marketing material for my clients to see. It makes it very easy to share the material and I don't have to worry much about the technical aspects of it all.

Cons

Embedding the publications is a bit technical, but nothing too hard. There aren't any other significant issues with Issuu.

Response from Issuu

Dear Goran,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a feedback, we really appreciate it :)

Kelly
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  • Industry: Nonprofit Organisation Management
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Issuu - Great software for nonprofits!

Reviewed on 17/12/2020

We are happy that we are able to create a digital version of our annual report without having to...

We are happy that we are able to create a digital version of our annual report without having to create a separate design file from our printed version. We love how it creates a digital copy that looks like a booklet. The quality is excellent! We love that we are able to use html to embed it on our website and can use it on social media, too.

Pros

We use this software to create a digital version of our annual report each year! It creates a beautiful digital booklet that we are proud to share with our donors and the community through our online platforms

Cons

We are happy with the software and there is nothing we would change about it for what we use it for.

Gerald
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  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

The New Virtual Magazine Stand

Reviewed on 23/4/2021

It has been a pleasurable experience. I still visit Issuu almost daily because that is where my...

It has been a pleasurable experience. I still visit Issuu almost daily because that is where my organizations post our publication and I can easily refer to it by just going to the internet. I love that we can easily share things and that It is open for all to see. It really is I feel, the global news stand of the pandemic

Pros

It really is something I never seen before, It just allows organizations to publish their print information to a platform that is accessible to all. I also like the fact that is can be easily integrated to other websites while still retaining its functionality. So it is like a platform or library of all these publications that everyone can use as resources.

Cons

I feel like it's design for user interface is not too friendly, I find myself having a hard time navigating through lets say a magazine. If I wanted to see a detail or zoom in, I find it quite difficult to move around. So I would like a more seamless experience. The pop up ads are also quite invasive.

Jennifer
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

HIghly recommend Issuu.

Reviewed on 22/12/2020

I am very pleased with this product/service and highly recommend it!

I am very pleased with this product/service and highly recommend it!

Pros

Issuu is free for small post, & is user friendly.

Cons

There are no things, thus far, that I do not like about this product.

Yris
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  • Industry: Government Administration
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

I love using Issuu!

Reviewed on 12/1/2021

I loved Issuu

I loved Issuu

Pros

The free access to a diverse content, lots of original publications of all kind and from so many different countries , make Issuu impresively valuable and useful. I'm surprised it's free. Thank you very much!

Cons

It's hard to handle favorites publications, remembering they are there and you were suppose to read them later. I think it could be improve from a reader-user perspective, considering I have added to my library publications comparable to the ones I have in my kindle, but they are hard to access and it's not easy to manage/delete the ones you already finished using.

Alison
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  • Industry: Photography
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Intuitive and functional

Reviewed on 5/1/2021

I have used issuu for years and its a great and easy way to share marketing materials with clients...

I have used issuu for years and its a great and easy way to share marketing materials with clients with a professional presentation.

Pros

What I appreciate about Issuu is that it is intuitive from the very beginning and with little time you can have your marketing material posted and easily assessable for your clients.

Cons

I would appreciate if the download functioning were not part of the paid upgrade, but ....also understandable.

Andy
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  • Industry: Environmental Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Simple, easy-to-use

Reviewed on 17/12/2020

Pros

I like that the software is easy-to-use. It's easy to integrate into my regular schedule and doesn't feel like an occasional "daunting" task. I really love the fact I can go into my account and see an archive of the association's magazines.

Cons

I can't say that it's a Con with the software, but I wish I had reason to use it more. Our association only publishes 2 magazines/year. In the future, we may enlist newsletters.

Mascheria
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  • Industry: Broadcast Media
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10

Why I hate this company

Reviewed on 5/7/2021

I cancel my plan because I was paying 58.00 and for what. Their software does not convert links....

I cancel my plan because I was paying 58.00 and for what. Their software does not convert links. You put a link and still have to find a photo just so someone can click on the icon. I tried to get my refund. Just to have a CS to tell me that they are not obligated to pay. Then they sent me to the help center and it has nothing but foolishness on it. I contact another CS she saying on their end it was not canceled I went back in and cancel and told them I want my refund.

I am just tired of these companies ripping people off. I went back to basics 2 weeks before my billing was due and on July 4 I get a message that they took 58.00 out after I cancel.

Pros

At first, I was really happy about starting up my new magazine about 11/2 years ago. It was somewhat easy.

Cons

The links do not convert. I am an ambassador for an airline company.

Anne
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  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Great resource and markting tool.

Reviewed on 17/12/2020

Issuu has helped support other digital marketing efforts. It's easy!

Issuu has helped support other digital marketing efforts. It's easy!

Pros

Issuu is easy to use and navigate. I think it helps us with our marketing efforts and is a fair price point. I've been using it for years for a variety of clients, and people are always happy I suggested to do so.

Cons

For the free version, there are a lot of ads.

Shawn
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  • Industry: Publishing
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Issuu is an amazing Software tool for magazine publishers

Reviewed on 17/12/2020

Despite the things that disappointed me, I have enjoyed my overall experience with using the...

Despite the things that disappointed me, I have enjoyed my overall experience with using the software over the years.

Pros

I like Issuu’s easy to use features like file uploading, ease of distribution, it’s attractive presentation as a print magazine and its ease of use across multiple platforms like desktop and the mobile webb.

Cons

I have been using Issuu software since 2010 and I have to say that I was disappointed when the company changed some of the free features I enjoyed using over the years to paid features like url linking and full access to user statistics. I was the most disappointed about the introduction of sales as a paid feature.

Brian
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  • Industry: Publishing
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Great solution for digital issue

Reviewed on 29/12/2020

Using it every week for 6-7 years.

Using it every week for 6-7 years.

Pros

This is the best way I've found to make digital issues of our print product. It's easy, and it works with everything.

Cons

Would like to see more features, but I'm using the free so it's all good.

Christian
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  • Industry: Publishing
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great Tool to have

Reviewed on 22/12/2020

I have a good experience with issuu is been a great tool to us in somos magazine.

I have a good experience with issuu is been a great tool to us in somos magazine.

Pros

Issuu is a great tool to have to extend our reach for viewers and customers, easy to share to your contacts on different platforms.

Cons

I don’t found anything to point, I think they doing good improvements.

Wade
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  • Industry: Media Production
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10

A Good Product for Newspapers

Reviewed on 29/12/2020

I’d recommend to people that run newspapers. It’s relatively easy to train new employees to use.

I’d recommend to people that run newspapers. It’s relatively easy to train new employees to use.

Pros

Easy to use, makes my product look good.

Cons

Sometimes it’s hard to find solutions to problems.

Benjamin
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Wonderful Product!

Reviewed on 1/12/2020

Issuu is wonderful and has given us a great advantage in getting content out for use.

Issuu is wonderful and has given us a great advantage in getting content out for use.

Pros

Issuu provides a great product to be able to make and distribute wonderfully expressive content and materials.

Cons

Issuu provides options and access to content that helps to improve the production and distribution of materials.

Vicki
Vicki
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  • Industry: Photography
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Issuu helps me educate my clients

Reviewed on 17/12/2020

I love the look and functionality of my digital lookbooks. They're easy for my clients to use and...

I love the look and functionality of my digital lookbooks. They're easy for my clients to use and they help give me an edge to look more professional and give a more luxury experience.

Pros

I use Issuu to upload my client session guides and lookbooks. It guides me through the steps of getting my work published and online. User interface is simple and intuitive. It's easy to share my work with my clients and the end product looks great!

Cons

So far I don't have any recommendations for changes.

Cerra
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  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10

Expensive for an individual

Reviewed on 29/12/2020

For a small business or individual, I think $20 per month is steep for sharing one's work on their...

For a small business or individual, I think $20 per month is steep for sharing one's work on their website. The STARTER plan doesn't offer much other benefit. Might look for other similar alternative apps online.

Pros

Pleasant to look through the publication. Easy to share my work.

Cons

I started to use issuu years ago and I could embed the publication on my website. Now it's a paid feature, which is disappointing. I don't use embed feature enough to justify the monthly fee.

Christopher
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  • Industry: Newspapers
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Good choice for small publishers on an even smaller budget

Reviewed on 17/12/2020

We've been using the platform for years and are likely to continue to do so, absent better...

We've been using the platform for years and are likely to continue to do so, absent better alternatives at no cost.

Pros

Issuu allows us to get a PDF of our print newspaper online at no cost to us.

Cons

The UI is not always easy or intuitive. Also, over the years, Issuu's attempts to monetize more of their business has led to taking away functionality that used to be free. That seems a violation of trust with their clients.