Mag+ alternatives
6 alternatives to Mag+ in Best Mobile Magazine Apps, independently scored — 4 for small publishers, 3 mid-market, 2 enterprise.
Mag+ scores 3.6/5 in this benchmark. Last verified Nov 12, 2026 · No vendor payments.
| Compare | Tool | Score | Best for | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best-in-Class 1 | ||||||
Pugpig The world's leading digital publishing platform for media brands to launch and grow mobile apps, sites, and archives. | 4.2 | Enterprise | ||||
| Strong Choice 1 | ||||||
Zinio Connect (a Naviga company) The leading end-to-end digital publishing platform for magazine conversion, global distribution, and monetization. (Now: Zinio was acquired by Naviga (formerly Newscycle Solutions) in May 2019 and currently operates as Naviga's commerce and distribution arm.) | 3.8 | Enterprise | ||||
| Fair Fit 3 | ||||||
MagCastHands-on tested A premium white-label platform for launching branded digital magazine apps with dedicated business coaching | 3.5 | Small | ||||
Magzter Publisher Platform A global digital newsstand offering cross-platform distribution and revenue sharing for magazine publishers | 3.3 | Small, Mid-market | ||||
MobiLoud Convert existing websites into high-performance native iOS and Android mobile applications | 3.7 | Small, Mid-market | ||||
| Limited 1 | ||||||
Publuu Convert PDFs into interactive flipbooks with realistic page-turn effects, lead capture, and advanced analytics. | 2.0 | Small, Mid-market | ||||
| Compare | Tool | Score | Best for | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Fit 3 | ||||||
MagCastHands-on tested A premium white-label platform for launching branded digital magazine apps with dedicated business coaching | 3.5 | Small | ||||
Magzter Publisher Platform A global digital newsstand offering cross-platform distribution and revenue sharing for magazine publishers | 3.3 | Small, Mid-market | ||||
MobiLoud Convert existing websites into high-performance native iOS and Android mobile applications | 3.7 | Small, Mid-market | ||||
| Limited 1 | ||||||
Publuu Convert PDFs into interactive flipbooks with realistic page-turn effects, lead capture, and advanced analytics. | 2.0 | Small, Mid-market | ||||
| Compare | Tool | Score | Best for | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Fit 2 | ||||||
Magzter Publisher Platform A global digital newsstand offering cross-platform distribution and revenue sharing for magazine publishers | 3.3 | Small, Mid-market | ||||
MobiLoud Convert existing websites into high-performance native iOS and Android mobile applications | 3.7 | Small, Mid-market | ||||
| Limited 1 | ||||||
Publuu Convert PDFs into interactive flipbooks with realistic page-turn effects, lead capture, and advanced analytics. | 2.0 | Small, Mid-market | ||||
| Compare | Tool | Score | Best for | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best-in-Class 1 | ||||||
Pugpig The world's leading digital publishing platform for media brands to launch and grow mobile apps, sites, and archives. | 4.2 | Enterprise | ||||
| Strong Choice 1 | ||||||
Zinio Connect (a Naviga company) The leading end-to-end digital publishing platform for magazine conversion, global distribution, and monetization. (Now: Zinio was acquired by Naviga (formerly Newscycle Solutions) in May 2019 and currently operates as Naviga's commerce and distribution arm.) | 3.8 | Enterprise | ||||
Before you switch — what Mag+ does well
Strengths
- User-friendly interface for creating content
- Fast publishing process
- Good customer support
And where it was marked down
- Limited customization options
- No published pricing; both products are quote-only
- Steep learning curve for advanced features
Common questions
What is the best alternative to Mag+?
There is no single best one. The 6 tools below are grouped by editorial tier and listed A to Z inside each tier. 3 score above Mag+'s 3.6/5 and 3 below it. Which suits you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.
Why would a publisher move away from Mag+?
Our editors flagged: Limited customization options; No published pricing; both products are quote-only; Steep learning curve for advanced features. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run Mag+ successfully despite them.
Are these alternatives ranked by paid placement?
No. Every tool here is grouped by editorial tier and listed A to Z within each tier — there is no position to buy. Scores are set by SODP's editorial team against each category's published criteria, and vendors cannot pay for inclusion, for a score, or for a position on this page.
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