PubCoder
Desktop authoring for interactive fixed-layout digital books.
At a glance
- Editor score6.6 / 10
- PricingFrom €99/yr · 15-day trial
- Best forInteractive fixed-layout ebook publishers
- Free planNo
- Ebook exportYes
- Founded2013 · Turin, Italy
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Exports EPUB 3 fixed-layout files with EPUBCheck validation
- Supports audio, video, animations, gestures, quizzes, and read-aloud content
- Offers HTML5, native iOS and Android app, and multiple-rendition exports
Where it doesn't
- No print-ready PDF export
- Starts at €99 per year with no free plan
- Team and education pricing require contacting sales
Our verdict on PubCoder
PubCoder is desktop authoring software for macOS and Windows, designed for publishers, educators, institutions, and professional content creators producing interactive digital books and other fixed-layout publications. Its workflow combines text and images with audio, video, animations, gestures, read-aloud content, quizzes, accessibility metadata, and multiple export formats. The product is particularly suited to fixed-layout ebook projects where multimedia, interactivity, or app delivery matters more than conventional print output.
Pricing is organized around a 15-day Trial with full access to all features, no credit card required, and support for macOS and Windows. The Standard plan costs €99 per year and includes all features, a one-year subscription license, and unlimited publications. Team adds a flexible seat system and team administrator license management, while PubCoder for Edu. provides educational licensing, with up to 50% discount for schools and up to 30% discount for colleges and universities. Team and education pricing require contacting sales, and Standard pricing excludes VAT where applicable.
The strongest fit is its breadth for interactive digital publishing: EPUB 3 fixed-layout export includes EPUBCheck validation, while HTML5 and native iOS and Android app exports extend delivery beyond ebooks. Authors can import Adobe InDesign and PDF files, create multiple renditions for languages and screen sizes, use accessibility metadata and screen-reader-oriented EPUB features, and edit custom HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Integrations include The Noun Project, Unsplash, Google Open Images, and Google Fonts. PubCoder also exports Kindle Format 8 and XPUB, but it does not provide print-ready PDF export. Choose it for multimedia, educational, or app-connected fixed-layout publications; choose another tool when print PDF production is central.
PubCoder pricing
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PubCoder fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Ebook export | Yes |
| Print PDF export | No |
| Cover layout | Yes |
| Bleed settings | Not verified |
| Master pages | Not verified |
| Layout model | Fixed |
| Free trial | 15 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: The Noun Project, Unsplash, Google Open Images, Google Fonts |
| Pricing | From €99/yr · 15-day trial (source) |
| Website | pubcoder.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
PubCoder integrations
PubCoder lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- The Noun Project
- Unsplash
- Google Open Images
- Google Fonts
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