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Head-to-head · Photo Book Software

CEWE vs Pixum

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score CEWE #1 in Photo Book Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit CEWE
Pixum #2 in Photo Book Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Pixum

CEWE leads on 0 checks, Pixum on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCEWE · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth

CEWE scores higher on our rubric for photo book software: 9.3 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

CEWE is the better fit for best all-around photo-book creation. Pixum is the better fit for feature-rich creation across every major platform.

  • CEWE fits best

    Best all-around photo-book creation

  • Pixum fits best

    Feature-rich creation across every major platform

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Side by side

Feature CEWE 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Pixum 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.1
Ranking #1 in Photo Book Software #2 in Photo Book Software
Best for Best all-around photo-book creation Feature-rich creation across every major platform
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price £8.99/unit one-time £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, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CEWE 6/6 · Pixum 6/6
Print ordering ✓ ✓
PDF export ✓ ✓
Automatic layouts ✓ ✓
Web app ✓ ✓
Mobile app ✓ ✓
Desktop app ✓ ✓
Specs
Maximum book pages 202 pages 202 pages
Our review
Pros
  • Web, desktop and mobile apps cover major platforms
  • Automatic photo selection and page layouts speed up design
  • Custom covers, bindings, maps and video QR codes add flexibility
  • Editors and apps cover web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android
  • MagicBooks and assistant tools can arrange photos automatically
  • Supports maps, layflat binding, PDF export and ePub export
Cons
  • Printed-book pricing varies by format, paper, cover and page count
  • The listed Small Square format is limited to 15 x 15 cm
  • Books must be ordered through CEWE for printed delivery
  • The £9.95 starting plan is limited to a small square booklet
  • Printed orders add postage and packing to the displayed UK price
  • The free offering does not include the printed book itself
Our verdict

CEWE is a photo-book creation and ordering service for individuals, families, photographers and gift makers. Designs can be created in a browser, with the free desktop Creator Software, or through iOS and Android apps. The product combines…

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Pixum is a photo-book creation and ordering service for people who want to turn images into printed or digital books. Its browser editor, Photo World desktop software and mobile app support creation across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS…

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  1. CEWEPhoto Book Software 9.3Free plan
  2. PixumPhoto Book Software 9.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CEWE — where it wins

    • Web, desktop and mobile apps cover major platforms
    • Automatic photo selection and page layouts speed up design
    • Custom covers, bindings, maps and video QR codes add flexibility

    Where it doesn't

    • Printed-book pricing varies by format, paper, cover and page count
    • The listed Small Square format is limited to 15 x 15 cm
    • Books must be ordered through CEWE for printed delivery

  • Pixum — where it wins

    • Editors and apps cover web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android
    • MagicBooks and assistant tools can arrange photos automatically
    • Supports maps, layflat binding, PDF export and ePub export

    Where it doesn't

    • The £9.95 starting plan is limited to a small square booklet
    • Printed orders add postage and packing to the displayed UK price
    • The free offering does not include the printed book itself
  • CEWE9.3/10 · Free plan

    A flexible photo-book editor with free design tools and printed books from £8.99.

    Visit CEWEFull verdict →
  • Pixum9.1/10 · Free plan

    A broad photo-book editor with automatic layouts, maps and print ordering across six platforms.

    Visit PixumFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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