Affinity Publisher vs. Publitas

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Affinity Publisher
Score 9.2 out of 10
N/A
Affinity Publisher replaces the former PagePlus desktop publishing application, from Serif Europe headquartered in Nottingham.
$24.99
Publitas
Score 0.0 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
Publitas is a Flipbook tool, and a Content-to-Commerce engine, increasing what a product catalog can do. It enables brands to link to their ecommerce site, helping them to monotize their publication, reach more people and drive traffic to their (online) stores. Retailers can use Publitas to create digital content and publications.
$34
per month
Pricing
Affinity PublisherPublitas
Editions & Modules
Affinity Publisher
$24.99
Bronze
$34
per month
Silver
$115
per month
Gold
$549
per month
Enterprise
Custom
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Affinity PublisherPublitas
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual billing.
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User Ratings
Affinity PublisherPublitas
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(8 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.6
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Affinity PublisherPublitas
Likelihood to Recommend
Serif Europe
If you are looking to get started using a publishing / creation application, Affinity Publisher is the one to go for. With a quick learning curve on all the basic functions, you'll be flying in no time. And then there is a whole heap of great features to get into as you become more comfortable with the software. The only down side is if clients are using Adobe programs, there are sometimes problems working with imported layers, but this is minor compared to the ease of use and features.
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Pros
Serif Europe
  • Supports just about any format you'll need for your project.
  • The variety of templates makes startign projects simple.
  • The program is just really powerful and fairly priced.
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Cons
Serif Europe
  • Menu differences can be an impediment to new users from other softwares
  • Some functions are not in places I would expect
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Usability
Serif Europe
It offers a user-friendly interface and powerful design tools that make creating high-quality graphics and layouts straightforward. However, some features can feel complex, especially for new users, which may require a bit of a learning curve. The integration between desktop and iPad is excellent, but improving compatibility with other popular software could enhance collaboration and efficiency even further. Overall, it’s a robust tool that balances functionality and ease of use quite well.
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Support Rating
Serif Europe
Our team typically uses other online resources instead of contacting developers/manufacturers for support. That being said, there is a forum and a growing, vibrant community of users available to answer questions and "make the switch." A simple "whatever function we used to use in Adobe InDesign," followed by "Affinity," usually gets us on the right track to an answer. YouTube and their forums are our team's go-to sources for help.
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Alternatives Considered
Serif Europe
Affinity Publisher is a more cost effective way to achieve the same goals as InDesign and Quark. I'm sure there are various differences that Affinity may lack, however we have yet to run into one that our business has needed, or even recognized. It has completely replaced any desktop publishing for our organization without issue.
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Return on Investment
Serif Europe
  • I wish we could push it out to all staff but we can't quite afford the cost.
  • Amount of features can be overwhelming for first time users and take more time.
  • This program will save time once employees figure it out.
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ScreenShots

Publitas Screenshots

Screenshot of an example of content presented in a reader. This can be styleed to match any brand.Screenshot of an example of a product hotspot (available in Gold and Enterprise). Clicking on a Product hotspot triggers an interactive layer to open on top of the publication providing more product information, like the product title, description, and price.Screenshot of where to manage which publications are displayed online.Screenshot of an example product overlay, which can be used to sell from catalogs. Tag the products in the catalog with 'product hotspots' and when customers click on one of these hotspots, Publitas will present the products in a product page.