--- description: Learn how Purple DS can help your business. GetApp provides users in South Africa with the most detailed information on software tools, prices and features. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Purple DS Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Digital Magazine Software](/directory/162/publishing/software) > [Purple DS](/software/119835/purple-ds) # Purple DS Canonical: https://www.getapp.za.com/software/119835/purple-ds Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/119835/purple-ds?page=2) > Purple DS is a one stop hub for all digital publishing workflows of media houses - whether it is creating new content, reusing existing content or distributing content across multiple channels. > > Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 8 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of Purple DS \- Edit and publish your content in ONE tool - Low additional manual effort required - Fully automated publishing workflows - Create your own whitelabel app from your PDF - Intuitive digital article editor - Powerful CMS with professional publishing workflows - No wasted time \& effort: all created articles can be re-used in any other digital channel - More than 12 years of digital publishing experience - A team of over fifty professionals to help you in any situation - Automatically improve your content for SEO with our AI tool ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 8 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: SPRYLAB - **Location**: Berlin, Germany - **Founded**: 2007 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$2 000,00 - **Pricing model**: (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Please contact Purple DS for a price quote based on your needs. - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English, German - **Available Countries**: Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Catalog Management - Collaboration Tools - Content Management - Layout & Design - Magazines - Multi-Channel Marketing - Multi-Language - Newspapers - Promotions Management - SEO Management - Search/Filter - Social Media Integration - Visual Analytics - Website Analytics ## Integrations (2 total) - Meta for Business - Twitter/X ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Digital Magazine Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/162/publishing/software) ## Alternatives 1. [QuarkXPress](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/1993907/quarkxpress) — 4.4/5 (201 reviews) 2. [WordPress](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/1657/wordpress) — 4.6/5 (14971 reviews) 3. [FlipHTML5](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2055966/fliphtml5) — 4.7/5 (175 reviews) 4. [Adobe InDesign](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2055718/adobe-indesign) — 4.8/5 (339 reviews) 5. [Adobe Creative Cloud](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/125055/adobe-creative-cloud) — 4.7/5 (7329 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Purple DS helps publishers to create customized products and simplify processes" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *29 July 2019* | Publishing | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The opportunities of customization are very helpful to improve our products and processes. This enables us to create scalable and standardized solutions with less effort. > > **Cons**: The UX/UI of the Purple Manager can be optimized. Sometimes certain functionalities can hardly be found. > > In our experience the Purple DS is continuously adapted to customer needs, e.g. using structured data for a mobile optimized read mode within the apps. ----- ### "Wöchentlich 16 Publikationen veröffentlichen - kein Problem\!" — 5.0/5 > **Michael** | *26 August 2021* | Printing | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Sehr einfache wöchentliche Veröffentlichung unserer Publikationen durch einfachen Upload auf einen FTP Server. Der kompfortable Lesemodus in der App wird als Hauptfeature wahrgenommen. Das schnelle und benutzerfreundliche Entitlement zur einfachen Verwaltung unserer Leser:innen ist ebenfalls ein Pluspunkt. Durch die problemlose Erstellungsmöglichkeit von Gutscheincodes können schnell und auch kurzfristig Werbeaktionen auf den Weg gebracht werden. > > **Cons**: Die nötigen Kennisse zur Veröffentlichung in den App Stores, sowie die Häufigkeit der Updates auf Grund von Änderungen der App Stores haben wir unterschätzt. Wir werden hier aber von SPRYLAB gut unterstützt. > > Unsere Kundenbindung konnten wir durch das zeitgemäße Anbieten unserer wöchentlichen Amts- und Mitteilungsblätter in der App steigern. Die Einfachheit der Bedienung fügt sich sehr gut in die vorhandenen Arbeitsprozesse ein. Ohne wesentlichen Mehraufwand können wir mehr Service bieten. ----- ### "Great product, great people" — 4.0/5 > **Jennifer** | *25 July 2019* | Publishing | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very intuitive and logical structure of the backend. Easy FTP upload of the pdfs. A very nice app design focused on the user experience. A lot of flexibility in the app design as you also can integrate html snippets. Useful features which are easy to handle like the coupon feature. > > **Cons**: When you make an app update you have a lot of options regarding colour configuration, that needs a lot of time and attention, but this is of course also an advantage. To have a small knowledge of html is very useful to use the advanced features. I´m missing the jpg/png upload function for in app banners. At the moment you have to use the purple composer for in app banners and this tool is just working with iOS. > > The support is really good and they always find the best solution for our needs as the tool has a lot of opportunities and potential. We like the product and the people we work with\! :) ----- ### "ePaper App on Purple DS" — 4.0/5 > **Sarah** | *02 August 2019* | Media Production | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: - Flexibility and Features - Customiziable - Individual Design and Look\&Feel possible > > **Cons**: We only find a very small cons. From time to time (very rarely) the software crashes. > > Our support is above all very good. The cooperation with Sprylab is excellent. This makes the use of the software pleasant. ----- ### "Purple DS for brands and publishers for digital publishing" — 5.0/5 > **Ronald** | *13 August 2019* | Information Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The easy way to publish Adobe InDesign and PDF files in an App and on a website in an attractive interactive way > > **Cons**: Easy Configuration, user friendly interface, dedicated support team Sprylab ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/119835/purple-ds?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/119835/purple-ds) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | ----- ## Structured Data