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# Compare The Magazine Manager vs iStudio Publisher

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> Detailed comparison between The Magazine Manager and iStudio Publisher. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | The Magazine Manager | iStudio Publisher |
| **Overall rating** | 4.8/5 | 5.0/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 348 | 2 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$29.99 |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Videos |

## Best for

### The Magazine Manager

Digital and print magazines to integrate sales, production, billing, audience development, recurring revenue, and marketing into one unified CRM software platform.

### iStudio Publisher

Designed for small and midsize businesses engaging in graphic designing, multimedia development, advertising, marketing communications, and more.

## Key features

### The Magazine Manager

- Activity Dashboard
- Booking Management
- Calendar/Reminder System
- Circulation Management
- Client Management
- Commission Management
- Content Management
- Customisable Templates
- Engagement Tracking
- For Startups
- Layout & Design
- Lead Capture
- Lead Management
- Magazines
- Monitoring
- Newsletters
- Newspapers
- Referral Tracking
- Reminders
- Template Management

### iStudio Publisher

- Activity Dashboard
- Booking Management
- Content Management
- Customisable Templates
- Layout & Design
- Magazines
- Newsletters
- Newspapers
- Template Management

## Links

- [View The Magazine Manager Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/77189/the-magazine-manager)
- [View iStudio Publisher Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/210728/istudio-publisher)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/77189/210728/the-magazine-manager/vs/istudio-publisher)

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