--- description: Learn more about The Magazine Manager price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in South Africa. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: The Magazine Manager Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Digital Magazine Software](/directory/20020/publishing-and-subscriptions/software) > [The Magazine Manager](/software/77189/the-magazine-manager) # The Magazine Manager Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/77189/the-magazine-manager Page: 1 / 15\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/77189/the-magazine-manager?page=2) > The Magazine Manager is the global leader in publishing software with sales, production, and billing in a single unified platform. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 348 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses The Magazine Manager? Digital and print magazines to integrate sales, production, billing, audience development, recurring revenue, and marketing into one unified CRM software platform. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 348 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Mirabel Technologies - **Founded**: 2002 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per User - **Pricing Details**: Pricing is based per user/per month. Discount offered based on user volume. - **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), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece and 38 more ## Features - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Appointment Scheduling - Campaign Management - Circulation Management - Commenting/Notes - Contact Management - Customizable Reports - Data Import/Export - Document Storage - Email Management - Email Marketing - Interaction Tracking - Layout & Design - Lead Capture - Lead Generation - Lead Management - Lead Qualification - Mobile Access - Pipeline Management - Quotes/Estimates - Reporting/Analytics - Sales Pipeline Management - Sales Reports - Segmentation - Subscription Management - Task Management - Third-Party Integrations - Workflow Management ## Integrations (20 total) - Adobe InDesign - Beefree - CardConnect - Elastic Security - Elastic Stack - Epicor Prophet 21 - Gmail - Google Ads - Google Calendar - Google Chrome - Mailchimp - Microsoft Outlook - Mirabel's Marketing Manager - Plug'n Pay - QuickBooks Online Advanced ... and 5 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Digital Magazine Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/20020/publishing-and-subscriptions/software) ## Related Categories - [Digital Magazine Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/20020/publishing-and-subscriptions/software) - [CRM Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/2/customer-relationship-management/software) - [Lead Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30017/lead-management/software) - [Sales Tracking Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/32744/sales-tracking/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Dynamics 365](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/157279/dynamics-365) — 4.4/5 (5811 reviews) ## Reviews ### "You really can’t go wrong with Magazine Manager — it’s easy to use, intuitive, and does exactly what you need it to do." — 5.0/5 > **Cecile** | *20 June 2025* | Publishing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What really stands out is how effortlessly you can find everything you need — the system is intuitive, well-organised, and simply works the way you expect it to. > > **Cons**: Sometimes I find there’s a bit too much information, or I’m not always sure how to use certain features. But I know this mainly comes down to a lack of training on my side, which is why I try to join the webinars each week. I know you bring out a lot of updates but it would be great if you could possibly include a back-to-basics segment as well — just to cover things I might have missed along the way. > > I really love it — I’ve tried other CRM systems, and they’re often far too overcomplicated for what you actually need. Magazine Manager strikes the right balance: it’s powerful, but simple and straightforward to use. ----- ### "Not just another CRM" — 5.0/5 > **Adeina** | *12 December 2025* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The level of customization sets it apart. Magazine Manager allows you to shape the system around how your team actually works, rather than forcing you into rigid workflows. The built in AI tools are genuinely useful, helping streamline communication and refine brand voice, while the overall platform supports organization, scalability, and long term growth. > > **Cons**: Because it’s so customizable, there is a learning curve. Especially for teams that want to jump in fast without configuring workflows first. Some features aren’t immediately intuitive, but once you understand the system logic, it becomes much more powerful. > > The Magazine Manager feels like a system built by people who actually understand how publishing, sales, and operations collide in real life. It’s flexible without being flimsy, structured without being restrictive. Once dialed in, it streamlines communication, workflow management, and customer relationships in a way that supports growth instead of slowing it down. It’s especially strong for teams that want control, customization, and room to evolve. ----- ### "MM Review 2026" — 5.0/5 > **Mary** | *05 January 2026* | Publishing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Magazine Manager has been a great addition to my workflow. I really like the platform—it’s intuitive, keeps me organized, and makes it easy to stay on top of priorities. The client tracking and goal-setting tools are especially helpful, and I love having the ability to monitor performance and quickly reference customer history in one place. I’m also looking forward to using more of the production applications as I continue working in the system. Overall, it’s a well-built platform that supports day-to-day efficiency and better long-term planning. > > **Cons**: I do wish there were a way to copy and paste proposals even after they’ve passed the close date, with the ability to update and refresh them as needed. > > The quality of Magazine Manager is excellent for sales and publications. The team does their best to respond to issues quickly, and I really appreciate the ongoing support. If I ever miss something new, they always send a training link that I can watch at my convenience—super helpful and easy to fit into my schedule. ----- ### "Great software for publications\!" — 5.0/5 > **James** | *30 December 2025* | Dairy | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Magazine manager was made for publications so it is great for managing both the advertising side and the circulation side. It also helps us do more with our data. > > **Cons**: The one thing I don't like is that you can't map email addresses input through the email upload back to contacts in the CRM. Those two areas are not as connected as I'd like. > > It works great for us. The support in getting it set up and learning it was great. Also really good training each time we hire someone new. ----- ### "The Best Magazine Publishing CRM Out There, Hands Down" — 5.0/5 > **Charles** | *27 June 2025* | Publishing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Hands down, the best CRM platform for a magazine publisher. The team at Mirabel Technologies is investing heavily in technology (think AI), and the customer support is second to none. If you are considering a switch and want to improve your team's productivity significantly, I highly recommend taking a close look at The Magazine Manager. It seamlessly integrates everything from CRM to production, to accounting, and they are even working on editorial integrations. > > **Cons**: It's challenging to identify a downside to The Magazine Manager, so I have to dig deeper. Sometimes it is like drinking out of a firehose? That can be a good thing—rapid advancements and constantly improving. Minor improvements would be to simplify the ability to merge active accounts without tech support, and create a template to easily create a sales-to-goals dashboard by product for management (team individually). > > Outstanding. 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