Lytho vs PublishPress
PublishPress
Professional editorial, permission, and workflow management tools for WordPress content teams and digital publishers.
Publishers using it: 2 · incl. The 19th
Last verified Nov 11, 2026
At a glance
- Lytho scores 2.9/5 and PublishPress scores 3.8/5 in Benchmark Grid's independent editorial calendar software benchmark, both assessed on the same 10 criteria.
- The widest gaps are multi-channel planning (Lytho 4.4, PublishPress 2.8) and collaboration (Lytho 4.5, PublishPress 3.2); they are within 0.3 on 5 of 10 criteria.
- Lytho is built for mid-market and enterprise publishers; PublishPress for small and mid-market.
- On total cost of ownership Lytho scores 1.8 and PublishPress 4.7 (higher means better value, not a lower price).
- In our tracking 3 publishers use Lytho and 2 use PublishPress.
- Scores last verified 11 Nov 2026. Vendors cannot pay for a score or a position.
Where they differ
Lytho is stronger on multi-channel planning (4.4 vs 2.8), collaboration (4.5 vs 3.2) and performance tracking (2.0 vs 1.2).
PublishPress is stronger on usability (4.4 vs 3.4).
Which one fits
Choose Lytho if…
- You publish at mid-market and enterprise scale.
- You weight multi-channel planning, collaboration and performance tracking heavily — Lytho leads on those in this benchmark.
Choose PublishPress if…
- You publish at small and mid-market scale.
- You weight usability and CMS & publishing integrations heavily — PublishPress leads on those in this benchmark.
Also weighing these
The nearest-scored tools to Lytho and PublishPress in this benchmark, listed A to Z.
- 3.0Monday.comA versatile AI-powered Work OS for centralizing editorial workflows and cross-team project managementRead review
- 3.5MultiCollabGoogle Docs-style real-time collaboration and editorial commenting directly within the WordPress block editorRead review
- 3.1StoryChiefA centralized platform to plan, create, and distribute content across multiple channels with AI-driven optimization.Read review
- 2.9TrelloA visual project management tool that helps teams organize tasks, collaborate on projects, and boost productivity.Read review
All 12 scored tools are in Best Editorial Calendar Software.
Who uses them
Publishers we have detected running each tool, from ads.txt, site code and published case studies. Agencies, brands and vendors are excluded.
PublishPress · 2
Head to head
| Criterion | Lytho | PublishPress |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial workflow & approvals14% of capability | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Planning & scheduling views14% of capability | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| CMS & publishing integrations12% of capability | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Collaboration12% of capability | 4.5 | 3.2 |
| Custom fields & templates10% of capability | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| Multi-channel planning10% of capability | 4.4 | 2.8 |
| Performance tracking8% of capability | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| Usability8% of capability | 3.4 | 4.4 |
| Implementation & support6% of capability | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| Permissions & security6% of capability | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Capability45% of composite | 4.2 | 3.8 |
| Publisher fit40% of composite | 2.0 | 3.5 |
| Total cost of ownership15% of composite | 1.8 | 4.7 |
Cost of ownership
| Sub-score | Lytho | PublishPress |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 1.0 | 4.9 |
| Entry cost | 1.0 | 4.8 |
| Implementation cost | 1.5 | 4.7 |
| Hidden-fee risk | 3.2 | 4.5 |
| Ongoing cost | 2.3 | 4.8 |
Lytho pricing
Custom enterprise pricing via quote; plans are tiered as Standard (10 users), Professional (25 users), and Enterprise (100+ users). Third-party data indicates specialized seats may start around $79/user/month.
PublishPress pricing
Business $149/year (1 site); Agency $299/year (5 sites); Unlimited $499/year.
What users say
Lytho
10 positive · 2 neutral · 0 negative
PublishPress
2 positive · 5 neutral · 4 negative
Mentions we could not tie to a real user, and those flagged as promotional, are excluded. Sentiment is opinion, and is independent of the verified publisher adoptions above.
Lytho scores 2.9 and PublishPress scores 3.8 in Benchmark Grid's independent Best Editorial Calendar Software benchmark (benchmarkgrid.com/vs/lytho-formerly-lytho-planner/publishpress, verified Nov 11, 2026)
Common questions
How do Lytho and PublishPress differ?
Lytho is stronger on multi-channel planning (4.4 vs 2.8), collaboration (4.5 vs 3.2) and performance tracking (2.0 vs 1.2). PublishPress is stronger on usability (4.4 vs 3.4). Neither is better in the abstract — which one suits you depends on which of those dimensions carries the most weight in your operation.
Which is cheaper, Lytho or PublishPress?
On total cost of ownership — pricing transparency, entry cost, implementation, hidden-fee risk and ongoing cost — Lytho scores 1.8/5 and PublishPress scores 4.7/5. A higher score means better value, not a lower sticker price.
How are these scores calculated?
Each tool is assessed against its category's published criteria (10 in this benchmark), which make up Capability (45% of the composite), Publisher fit (40%) and Total cost of ownership (15%). Assessment is carried out by SODP's editorial team against a published methodology. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, scores or positions.
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