Issuu Reviews

Issuu

4.6 (145)
Content creation and distribution software for creators

Overall rating

4.6 /5
(145)
Value for Money
4.2/5
Features
4.4/5
Ease of Use
4.6/5
Customer Support
4.1/5

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Jeffrey
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  • Industry: Publishing
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

The best presentation of book previews

Reviewed on 22/12/2020

Being able to link to the book previews I upload gives the press a marketing and promotion...

Being able to link to the book previews I upload gives the press a marketing and promotion advantage whereby readers can see exactly what the books look like. I am considering the plan which allows folks to buy a version and download the entire book, but I have not looked to deeply into the plan or its function.

Pros

Right now I use the free account as I have not been able to go to a paid account. But I love the product and hope to upgrade in the future. The issuu.com book previews are made from PDF files and easy to upload. They look just like the print books I design and have great features, such as being able to enlarge the document while maintaining a clear representation of the text, which is very sharp. The same is true of cover images. The entire function of the flippable document is far greater than any e-book I've seen.

Cons

I was disappointed to lose the embedding option but links are just fine to put on a website or media post. There are some minor issue with the old embed interfering with editing a page in Wordpress but it is not difficult to re-do a page.

Kimara
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Wonderful tool with features out of reach

Reviewed on 17/12/2020

Pros

Our school definitely appreciates having a home on the web to archive our publications. Professional appearance with nice sorting capabilities. Nice social sharing and easy to pull out stories for custom sharing. Well done.

Cons

There are so many features that cost. As a small private educational institution who is not wanting to use Issuu to sell, we cannot afford the $20 each month to house our materials, even though begin able to schedule to publish and allow viewers to occasionally download would be excellent. We wish there was a educational/non-profit discount. We use smugmug for exactly the same purposes with photos, and their $75/year is very doable to gain some extra features over the free version. There are commercial features we miss out on there as well, but we don't sell our photos either, so it's just right.

Ivan Enrique
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  • Industry: Music
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10

Perusal Material

Reviewed on 22/12/2020

I am rather satisfied with the product.

I am rather satisfied with the product.

Pros

The opportunity to upload original material for others to peruse in a personal website is good. The ability to maintain it secure could be better but is also good.

Cons

I would love it to be more affordable or have student options, or even options for super small business that don’t yet make profit.

Jan
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  • Industry: E-Learning
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Teaching Online Publishing with Issuu

Reviewed on 17/12/2020

When students ask about doing independent study projects in page layout /magazine design, the many...

When students ask about doing independent study projects in page layout /magazine design, the many types of publications that can be found on Issuu have been an excellent resource and inspiration.

Pros

Issuu is amazingly simple to navigate. In particular this year when most class work has been online, I was able to teach students basic page layout using Google Docs. The pdf that students produced was easily uploaded to Issuu and the link shared with their classmates for critique. Of course they could share a Google Doc link, but everyone loved the way that Issuu allowed their work to be opened up into a double page spread that could easily be flipped forward or backward to view. They are aware that a subscription would remove ads, but as novices, it is great to become aware of possibilities for marketing and other publication.

Cons

I found this equally easy to use whether using InDesign or a simple Google Docs pdf. I can’t think of anything that I would change.

Betsy
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  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

A straightforward tool that has helped my business grow

Reviewed on 5/1/2021

Pros

I love how simple the platform is for both publishers and consumers. I'm a relatively light user, but I have never once felt the need tp even consider other platforms. It has an attractive interface and makes my job easier.

Cons

I sometimes feel the language in the UX and in tutorials and the pricing model etc is so specific to typical magazines where there is a single design distributed to the masses. I have a very different use case where I sell customer one-off magazine designs to clients and use Issuu to work through revisions and approvals with them. I also maintain my issuu profile as a way to showcase my work. I'm sure there are lots of other unique use cases too. Really, this is such a small nit, but it is the one thing I would complain about if I had to.

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.

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.

Don
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  • Industry: Newspapers
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Newspaper Readers Get the Full Experience

Reviewed on 17/12/2020

Pros

Readers who can't pick up our free weekly due to the limitations of the pandemic really appreciate seeing the digital pages in Issuu. They get to see all of our creative layouts and useful print ads that they miss out on when browsing our website.

Cons

I really want to change our user name/url. We chose the wrong one when signed up years ago and it's not an option for us to start over from scratch with a new account. Also, I want the ability to see analytics on a link that I add to multiple publications. This would be useful to show advertisers how many times their ad was clicked on during a given period of time.

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.

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.

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Jose
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

2020 Review

Reviewed on 22/12/2020

Pros

It's a really easy way to get my portfolio up, along with any presentation. I've been using issuu since 2011 and I've been a fan ever since.

It's also really easy to get your booklets printed - at a way more affordable price than most places as well.

Cons

Over the years, it's become limited due to popularity and usage. There were a lot more tools and features available to free subscribers. I don't need to use it enough to have to pay for a subscription, however, for those that use it to post their portfolios when needed, some more features would be nice.

Daniel
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  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Great Product

Reviewed on 17/12/2020

Pros

Love being able to share PDFs and mimic the experience of a printed book. Great for my real estate clients when they want to share leasing brochures without the expense of printing and mailing a book.

Cons

I think if there's a way to add in video, a way to make the PDFs more interactive, that would be a game changer. Also sharing better on social media.

Amy
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great for Small Shops

Reviewed on 29/12/2020

I have had no problems and will continue using.

I have had no problems and will continue using.

Pros

I like the ease of use and that the basic package is free. For a small shop, this is ideal because every dollar is stretched. Issuu gives us just what we need to stay competitive.

Cons

There's really nothing that I dislike. I do wish that there could be some sort of filters for where ads are placed. Sometimes ads and other publication suggestions that appear near my content is not appropriate for young viewers.

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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  • Value for Money
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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.

Ron
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  • Industry: Photography
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Great Publishing Platform!

Reviewed on 17/12/2020

I need a short run, high quality printed product for direct marketing to a very targeted upscale...

I need a short run, high quality printed product for direct marketing to a very targeted upscale audience. Issuu works for me.

Pros

The platform is easy to use. I especially like the printing and sharing options.

Cons

No major cons. Everything works as expected.

Kelly
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  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Easy and affordable

Reviewed on 22/12/2020

Pros

I use ISSUU to provide an online option for my clients to view my materials. It’s especially handy in these times where everything is now virtual.

Cons

For my needs there are no downsides to ISSUU

Chris
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  • Industry: Publishing
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Great Product

Reviewed on 29/12/2020

Being able to simply upload a pdf and have my publication display in a magazine format is amazing.

Being able to simply upload a pdf and have my publication display in a magazine format is amazing.

Pros

The ease of Issuu is the most important factor.

Cons

I absolutely found no cons with the software.

Chloe
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10

Review

Reviewed on 22/12/2020

Pros

It’s very Easy to use and friendly, simple and efficient

Cons

Not much options for the home page and not bringing much views to my works

Kerry G.
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  • Industry: Graphic Design
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Updating organization's monthly

Reviewed on 17/12/2020

OK

OK

Pros

I was pleased to and excited ti use Issuu to update my fraternity's monthly newsletter. The publication is the main communication and marketing tool that we use to connect with our members and the general public. It's more efficient to provide a link versus the monthly costs of printing and mailing the newsletter.

Cons

Yes, the print-on-demand process needs to be less costly.

Lisa
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  • Industry: Arts & Crafts
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great way to share catalogs/lookbooks

Reviewed on 23/12/2020

Very positive. Especially during covid, Issuu has been key to keeping our reps and customers up to...

Very positive. Especially during covid, Issuu has been key to keeping our reps and customers up to date with our latest products.

Pros

Issuu is so easy to use. Reuploading is easy if you have an update or catch an error. Love the ability to have a mix of public and private publications.

Cons

I can't figure out the social media stories. They don't work as I expect, although maybe our content is atypical.