THE CASE FOR SWITCHING
Why publishers leave Heyzine
Heyzine's low entry price looks appealing at first glance, but the free plan — and even its cheapest paid tier — leaves out things serious publishers need.
No reader statistics on the free plan
Heyzine's free Basic plan gives you 5 flipbooks with unlimited pages, but no reader statistics, and its Standard plan ($5/mo, billed annually only) doesn't add them. Reader statistics start on Professional at $9/mo billed annually. ZenFlip tracks page-level views on every plan, including the free Explorer plan.
No page-level engagement data listed
Heyzine's Professional plan adds reader statistics and Google Analytics integration, but its plans don't list page heatmaps or time-on-page data. ZenFlip adds time-on-page, page heatmaps, and geographic and device data from Creator ($15/mo billed annually).
No WCAG statement on pricing page
Heyzine’s pricing page has no WCAG conformance statement and doesn’t mention screen reader, keyboard navigation, or assistive-technology support, so check with the vendor if you need them. The ZenFlip reader is built natively to WCAG 2.2 AA on every plan, including free — no third-party accessibility overlay.
A lower price — know what it buys
Heyzine costs less: Standard is $5/mo billed annually and swaps the Heyzine logo for yours, Professional is $9/mo billed annually with reader statistics and lead forms, and Premium adds your own custom domain at $19/mo billed annually. ZenFlip's Creator plan is $15/mo (billed annually) and includes a reader built to WCAG 2.2 AA, lead capture, custom branding, and time-on-page analytics on up to 50 publications; a custom domain needs Business at $39/mo billed annually. If accessibility and page-level analytics matter, that difference is what you pay for.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Heyzine vs ZenFlip
| Feature | Heyzine | ZenFlip |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 5 flipbooks, unlimited pages, Heyzine logo in viewer | 5 publications (30 pages each), small ZenFlip badge |
| Paid entry price | $5/mo (Standard, billed annually only) | $15/mo (Creator, annual) — WCAG + analytics included |
| Branding removal | Standard plan ($5/mo annual) | Creator plan ($15/mo annual) |
| Password protection | All plans incl. free | Included on paid plans |
| Custom domain | Premium plan ($19/mo annual) | Business plan ($39/mo annual) |
| WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility | Not listed | All plans incl. free |
| Free plan support | Email only | 24/7 email support |
| View / analytics depth | None on free; reader statistics + Google Analytics from Professional ($9/mo annual) | Page views (all plans), time-on-page and heatmaps (Creator) |
| Bulk / API onboarding | API access on all plans | Publisher Ingest API + webhooks |
| AI chat with the book | Not listed | Every plan, with your own OpenAI API key |
Pricing verified September 2026 (Heyzine prices are tax-inclusive where applicable). Always check the provider's current pricing page.
STEP BY STEP
How to migrate — pick your path
Migration looks different depending on how much you're moving. Pick the tab that matches your situation.
Migration takes under 15 minutes for most publishers. You need your original PDF files — or you can export them from Heyzine if downloads are available on your plan.
Download or export your PDFs from Heyzine
Open each publication in your Heyzine dashboard and export or download the original PDF. If your plan doesn't support downloads, use your original source files from your computer or cloud storage.
Pro tip: If you can't export from Heyzine, use the same source file you originally uploaded — from Canva, InDesign, or wherever it was created.
Create a free ZenFlip account
Go to zenflip.io and click "Start free". No credit card required. The free Explorer plan gives you 5 permanent publications with page-level view analytics and WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility included.
Upload your PDFs to ZenFlip
From your ZenFlip dashboard, click "New Publication" and drag your PDF into the uploader. ZenFlip processes it automatically and creates a flipbook with page-turn animations.
You can upload multiple PDFs in sequence — there is no batch limit on paid plans.
Customise, publish, and replace your links
Set your brand colour, logo, and access control (public, password-protected, or lead-gated — branding, passwords and lead capture need the Creator plan). Click Publish to get your new ZenFlip link and embed code. Update your website, email campaigns, and social posts to point to the new ZenFlip URLs.
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Common questions about migrating
ZenFlip generates new URLs. You cannot redirect Heyzine's domain — it is controlled by Heyzine. The practical solution is to update your website links and email links to the new ZenFlip URLs, and let your SEO equity rebuild on the new links over time.
Yes. ZenFlip renders your PDF with high-fidelity page-turn animations. Fonts, images, and layout are preserved exactly as in the original PDF — and without the Heyzine logo in the viewer.
ZenFlip's Explorer plan is permanently free — not a time-limited trial. You get 5 publications with page-level view analytics and WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility. Free publications show a small ZenFlip badge; the Creator plan ($15/mo billed annually) removes ZenFlip branding. On Heyzine, replacing the Heyzine logo with your own requires the Standard plan at $5/mo, billed annually only.
For most publishers, the practical time is 15–30 minutes per batch of 10 publications: account setup (2 min), uploading and processing (5–10 min per pub), customisation (2 min each). Large libraries of 50+ publications typically take a few hours spread across a working day using Bulk Upload or Import CSV — see the "growing catalog" path above.
No. Run both platforms in parallel until you are satisfied with ZenFlip and have updated all your links. Cancel your Heyzine subscription only after your migration is complete.
Self-serve upload works well up to a few dozen titles. Beyond that — or if you run your own branded storefront — our Enterprise plan includes bulk onboarding via API with webhook callbacks, custom pricing, and a dedicated account manager. See the "Enterprise + storefront" tab above, or talk to our team directly.