Head-to-head · Photo Printing Software
Lalalab vs Photobox
Lalalab leads on 1 check, Photobox on 0, and 3 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 scoreLalalab · 8.9/10
- Free planonly Lalalab
- Most featuresLalalab · 3 of 3
Lalalab scores higher on our rubric for photo printing software: 8.9 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
Lalalab offers free plan; Photobox doesn't.
Lalalab is the better fit for mobile-first users making many print products. Photobox is the better fit for users wanting every major editing platform.
- Lalalab fits best
Mobile-first users making many print products
- Photobox fits best
Users wanting every major editing platform
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Side by side
| Feature | Lalalab 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Photobox 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #5 in Photo Printing Software | #8 in Photo Printing Software |
| Best for | Mobile-first users making many print products | Users wanting every major editing platform |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | £12.99 one-time |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone | |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Lalalab 3/3 · Photobox 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, photo boxes, magnets, stickers, posters, canvases, frames, calendars, postcards, wall décor | Not checked yet |
| Ordering method | Vendor checkout | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | iOS, Android, web | Not checked yet |
| Project photo limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Lalalab is a photo-printing service and app for turning personal photos into physical products. It suits mobile-first users who want to create prints, photo books, photo boxes, magnets, stickers, posters, canvases, frames, calendars,… Read the review → |
Photobox is a photo-book creation and ordering service for individuals who want to turn personal photos into printed books. Projects can be created in a web editor, Windows or Mac desktop applications, or iOS and Android apps. The service… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Lalalab — where it wins
- Supports prints, books, boxes, magnets, décor, calendars and postcards
- Imports photos from smartphones, Instagram, Facebook, Google Photos and Dropbox
- Offers iOS, Android and web access with saved projects and delivery choices
Where it doesn't
- Editing centers on filters, layouts, captions, colors, backgrounds and emojis
- Physical-product prices vary by product and region
- Designed for ordering products rather than exporting finished files
Photobox — where it wins
- Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android
- Smart Assistant automatically selects and arranges photos
- Syncs projects and connects with Google Photos, Facebook, Instagram and Dropbox
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- The listed page limit is 60 pages
- The core workflow is focused on printed photo books
- Lalalab8.9/10 · Free plan
A mobile-friendly photo-printing service with broad product coverage and lighter editing depth.
Visit LalalabFull verdict → - Photobox8.5/10 · Paid
A flexible photo-book editor with broad platform coverage and direct print ordering.
Visit PhotoboxFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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