PubHTML5 and FlipHTML5 are made by the same parent company in spirit — feature-similar tools that differ on one critical axis: PubHTML5 lets you export a self-hosted HTML5 bundle, FlipHTML5 only publishes via SaaS hosting. For regulated industries, intranet teams and IT departments, that difference is the whole story.
At a glance
| Criterion | PubHTML5 | FlipHTML5 |
|---|---|---|
| Self-hosted export | Yes | No |
| Lifetime licence option | Yes (~$299) | No |
| Cheapest subscription | $12/mo | $14/mo |
| Custom domain (SaaS) | Yes | Yes |
| Page-level analytics | Premium tier | Yes (lowest paid) |
| Audio narration | Yes | Yes |
| Shoppable hotspots | Limited | Yes |
PubHTML5 — the short version
PubHTML5 wins on self-hosted export and lifetime licensing — both relevant for kiosk, intranet and regulated environments.
FlipHTML5 — the short version
FlipHTML5 wins on the polish of the SaaS dashboard, deeper analytics on the lowest paid tier, and richer interactivity.
Which one should you pick?
Pick PubHTML5 if you need to host the flipbook on your own infrastructure or take it offline. Pick FlipHTML5 for everything else.
If neither fits
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