How does coil binding compare to saddle stitch and perfect binding?

Coil binding is the most function-first of the three methods. Its standout trait is that coil-bound books lay completely flat and fold all the way around, which makes them ideal for anything you write in or work from.

• Coil-bound booklets lay flat and fold a full 360 degrees, perfect for manuals and planners.
• Coil works at essentially any page count, from thin to thick.
• The tradeoff is a more utilitarian look than the other two methods.
• Perfect binding gives a polished, book-like finish, while saddle stitch keeps things light and simple.