Head-to-head · Photo Printing Software
Boots Photo vs Pixum
Boots Photo leads on 0 checks, Pixum on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBoots Photo · 9.3/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresBoots Photo · 3 of 3
Boots Photo scores higher on our rubric for photo printing software: 9.3 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
Boots Photo is the better fit for free users needing maximum platform coverage. Pixum is the better fit for value-focused users wanting export options.
- Boots Photo fits best
Free users needing maximum platform coverage
- Pixum fits best
Value-focused users wanting export options
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Side by side
| Feature | Boots Photo 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Pixum 9.1/10 Visit ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Ranking | #2 in Photo Printing Software | #3 in Photo Printing Software |
| Best for | Free users needing maximum platform coverage | Value-focused users wanting export options |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | £9.95 one-time |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR | GDPR |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Boots Photo 3/3 · Pixum 1/3 | ||
| Photo book builder | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Calendar/card builder | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Print products | photo prints, photo books, calendars, greeting cards, postcards, posters, canvas prints, wall art, phone cases, cushions, jigsaw puzzles, mugs, advent calendars | Not checked yet |
| Ordering method | Vendor checkout | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, web | Not checked yet |
| Project photo limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Boots Photo is a consumer photo-printing service operated by Boots UK and powered by CEWE. It is designed for individuals and families who want to create and order printed keepsakes and personalised gifts. Projects can be made through the… Read the review → |
Pixum is an online photo service for creating personalized photo books across web, desktop and mobile. It suits users who want to arrange photos in a browser, with Pixum Photo World on Windows, macOS or Linux, or in the iOS and Android… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Boots Photo — where it wins
- Free software across web, desktop, Linux, iOS and Android
- Supports photo books, prints, calendars, cards and personalised gifts
- Includes offline projects, cloud imports and AI-assisted photo-book creation
Where it doesn't
- Physical products are purchased separately from the free software
- Support-hours wording varies across the service's pages
- The product range may exceed the needs of users seeking simple prints only
Pixum — where it wins
- Browser, desktop and mobile creation with printed ordering
- Automatic photo arrangement through MagicBooks and assistant tools
- PDF and ePub export alongside printed photo books
Where it doesn't
- Only one paid product is listed
- Postage and packing are added to the printed-book price
- Digital e-book export is an add-on rather than the base book
- Boots Photo9.3/10 · Free plan
A free, wide-platform tool for creating photo books, prints, calendars and gifts.
Visit Boots PhotoFull verdict → - Pixum9.1/10 · Free plan
A flexible photo-book maker with free access, automatic layouts and multiple export options.
Visit PixumFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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