# Issuu vs Shorthand Comparison - What are their main differences? 

At a Glance

Star Rating

**Issuu** [

4.7/5(111)

](https://www.g2.com/products/issuu/reviews#reviews)

**Shorthand** [

4.7/5(126)

](https://www.g2.com/products/shorthand/reviews#reviews)

Market Segments

**Issuu**
Small-Business (71.6% of reviews)

**Shorthand**
Small-Business (47.9% of reviews)

Pros & Cons

**Issuu**
[
Affordable Pricing (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/issuu/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2318112&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Content Quality (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/issuu/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1647215&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Shorthand**
[
Ease of Use (31)
](https://www.g2.com/products/shorthand/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1168709&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Easy Creation (16)
](https://www.g2.com/products/shorthand/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1168445&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (7)
](https://www.g2.com/products/shorthand/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1168573&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Cost Issues (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/shorthand/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1168510&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Entry-Level Pricing

**Issuu**
 **$19.00** Per Month

**Shorthand**
No pricing available

## Issuu vs Shorthand

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Shorthand easier to use, administer, and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of set up with Issuu.

- Reviewers felt that Shorthand meets the needs of their business better than Issuu.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Shorthand is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Shorthand over Issuu.

Pricing

Entry-Level Pricing

**Issuu**

Issuu

Starter

$19.00

Per Month

Remove the distractions Get the features you need to start:

- Publish and host unlimited flipbooks
- Embed flipbooks on your website
- Share flipbooks in fullscreen

[Browse all 4 pricing plans](/products/issuu/pricing)

**Shorthand**

Shorthand
No pricing available

Free Trial

**Issuu**

Issuu

Free Trial is available

**Shorthand**

Shorthand

Free Trial is available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

8.9

76

9.0

97

Ease of Use

9.0

77

9.3

101

Ease of Setup

9.2

41

9.1

53

Ease of Admin

9.0

40

9.3

34

Quality of Support

9.0

65

9.6

91

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

9.1

40

9.4

35

Product Direction (% positive)

8.3

61

9.2

97

Features by Category

Graphic Design[Hide 36 FeaturesShow 36 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Custom Brushes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Watermarking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pattern, Color & Art Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Preview Functionality

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

CAD Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Custom Fonts

Not enough data

Not enough data

3D Digital Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Print Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Content Management[Hide 51 FeaturesShow 51 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.0

6

Content

Content Authoring

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

6

Rich Text Editor

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

6

Versioning

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Plug-ins/Widgets/Apps

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

5

Approval Process

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

5

Content Scheduling

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Asset Management

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

6

Internal Search

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

6

Content Repository

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

5

SEO Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

eCommerce Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Media Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audio Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design

Breadth of Pre-Built Templates

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

6

Mobile

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

6

Branding/Themes

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

6

Customization

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

6

Platform

User Community

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

5

SEO

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Flexible Navigation Structures

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

5

User, Role, and Access Management

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

5

Enterprise Scalability

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

5

Internationalization

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

5

Dashboards and Reports

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

5

API

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

6

Agentic AI - Web Content Management

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Publishing Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chatbot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Publishing Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Accessibility Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Delivery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Personalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Marketing[Hide 44 FeaturesShow 44 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Creation

Content Creation Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Curation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Buyer Personas

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

SEO Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Optimization

SEO

Not enough data

Not enough data

A/B Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboards & Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audience Targeting

Not enough data

Not enough data

ROI Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Logistics

Customizable Templated Workflows

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internal Communication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Editing and Approval Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Distribution Features

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Publish Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conversion Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Promotion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Editorial Calendar

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Campaigns

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Categorization/Grouping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Flipbook[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.9

38

Not enough data

File Conversion

PDF Converter

9.5(won by default)

26

Not enough data

Slideshow Converter

8.7(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Flipbook Types

Bookcase

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

HTML5 Flipbook

9.2(won by default)

22

Not enough data

Flash Flipbook

8.5(won by default)

16

Not enough data

On-Premise Type

Mac Compatible

9.5(won by default)

26

Not enough data

Windows Compatible

9.0(won by default)

20

Not enough data

Sales Tools

Content Analytics

9.0(won by default)

26

Not enough data

Lead Capture

8.1(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Software Offering

Cloud-based

8.9(won by default)

22

Not enough data

On-Premise

8.8(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Content Experience Platforms[Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.9

17

Content Creation

Content Management

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

16

Agentic AI - Content Experience Platforms

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Optimization

ROI Reporting

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

9

Desktop Publishing[Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.6

8

Design

Templates

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

8

Layout editor

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

8

Publishing formats

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

7

Saved preferences

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

8

Infographics

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

7

Asset Library

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

8

Platform Additional Functionality

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

File Storage

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

7

Content Creation[Hide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

7.3

27

Planning

Scheduling Integration

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Publishing

Execute Content Publication

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

24

Social Media

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

25

Planning

Collaborative Editorial Calendars / Scheduling Content

6.7(won by default)

7

Feature Not Available

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

6.4(won by default)

23

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

6.0(won by default)

22

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

5.8(won by default)

23

AI Text-to-Image

Not enough data

6.1(won by default)

23

AI Text-to-Video

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Agentic AI - Content Creation

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

6.9(won by default)

12

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

12

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

12

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

13

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

7.2(won by default)

12

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

12

Decision Making

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

12

Owned Media[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform - Owned Media

Subscription Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monetization

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Owned Media

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Distribution[Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features](javascript:void(0);)

5.7

19

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Content Distribution

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Planning

Collaborative Editorial Calendars / Scheduling Content

6.7(won by default)

7

Feature Not Available

Content Analytics[Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tools

Contact Collection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audience Insights

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Metrics

Entry and Exit Pages

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sessions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Return

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conversions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search Rank

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Content Analytics

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

CMS Tools[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Editing

Photo Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Other Content Features 

SEO Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Proofing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Import Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

For Developers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

SEO Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

A/B Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Java Supported

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

SDKs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Publishing Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

WYSIWYG Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rule Based Publishing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Preview Functionality

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Full Text Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rich Text Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Marketers

Not enough data

Not enough data

De-Coupled Front & Back Ends

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reviews

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Issuu](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_c3a4df3b434c2b19b626219c2a0ecf56/issuu.jpg "Issuu")](https://www.g2.com/products/issuu/reviews)

Issuu

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

71.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

23.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

4.9%

[![Shorthand](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/278ea18ebc48a4aeb5beded6fa237e19/shorthand.svg "Shorthand")](https://www.g2.com/products/shorthand/reviews)

Shorthand

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

47.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

26.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

25.2%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

71.6%

47.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

23.5%

26.9%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

4.9%

25.2%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Issuu](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_c3a4df3b434c2b19b626219c2a0ecf56/issuu.jpg "Issuu")](https://www.g2.com/products/issuu/reviews)
Issuu

Non-Profit Organization Management

8.8%

Marketing and Advertising

7.8%

Real Estate

6.9%

Publishing

6.9%

Fine Art

4.9%

Other

64.7%

[![Shorthand](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/278ea18ebc48a4aeb5beded6fa237e19/shorthand.svg "Shorthand")](https://www.g2.com/products/shorthand/reviews)
Shorthand

Higher Education

15.1%

Non-Profit Organization Management

11.8%

Online Media

10.1%

Publishing

5.0%

Media Production

4.2%

Other

53.8%

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 ![Publuu](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_cc660f5baa6f950c7ae1795cd0676ec9/publuu.png "Publuu")

[
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](/products/publuu/reviews)

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