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Head-to-head · Photo Calendar Software

Lulu Calendar Creator vs CreatePhotoCalendars.com

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Lulu Calendar Creator #1 in Photo Calendar Software 9.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Lulu
CreatePhotoCalendars.com #9 in Photo Calendar Software 6.7/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit site

Lulu Calendar Creator leads on 1 check, CreatePhotoCalendars.com on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLulu Calendar Creator · 9.6/10
  • Free planonly Lulu Calendar Creator

Lulu Calendar Creator scores higher on our rubric for photo calendar software: 9.6 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #9.

Lulu Calendar Creator offers free plan; CreatePhotoCalendars.com doesn't. On calendar formats, CreatePhotoCalendars.com gives you Multiple where Lulu Calendar Creator offers Wall.

Lulu Calendar Creator is the better fit for free calendar creation and print-on-demand selling. CreatePhotoCalendars.com is the better fit for dedicated calendar creators and sellers.

  • Lulu Calendar Creator fits best

    Free calendar creation and print-on-demand selling

  • CreatePhotoCalendars.com fits best

    Dedicated calendar creators and sellers

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Side by side

Feature Lulu Calendar Creator 9.6/10 Visit ↗ CreatePhotoCalendars.com 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.6 6.7
Ranking #1 in Photo Calendar Software #9 in Photo Calendar Software
Best for Free calendar creation and print-on-demand selling Dedicated calendar creators and sellers
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Docs Email, Phone
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Lulu Calendar Creator 4/4 · CreatePhotoCalendars.com 4/4
Print ordering ✓ ✓
Date customization ✓ ✓
Custom events ✓ ✓
Bulk ordering ✓ ✓
Specs
Calendar formats Wall Multiple
Photo upload sources Not published Multiple
Mobile apps Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Create 12- or 18-month calendars with custom events and holidays
  • Import events from ICS files and upload a complete calendar PDF
  • Order printed copies or sell through Lulu, Shopify, Wix, or WooCommerce
  • Supports wall, desk, poster, CD-case, and square calendar formats
  • Imports photos from computers, smartphones, and multiple online services
  • Combines PDF downloads, bulk ordering, and creator storefronts
Cons
  • Calendar output is focused on wall-calendar formats
  • Only four built-in calendar themes are available
  • Printed-copy costs vary by page count and location
  • There is no free plan for trying the creator
  • The service is available through the web platform
  • Pricing centers on one-time calendar products, not subscriptions
Our verdict

Lulu Calendar Creator is a web-based tool for making customized wall calendars from personal photos, artwork, or memories. It suits individuals, creators, and businesses that want to design calendars online, order printed copies, or sell…

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CreatePhotoCalendars.com is a web-based photo-calendar creator and printing service from Spectrum Software, Inc. It is designed for individuals, families, influencers, schools, nonprofits, churches, clubs, and businesses that need…

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  1. Lulu Calendar CreatorPhoto Calendar Software 9.6Free plan
  2. CreatePhotoCalendars.comPhoto Calendar Software 6.7Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Lulu Calendar Creator — where it wins

    • Create 12- or 18-month calendars with custom events and holidays
    • Import events from ICS files and upload a complete calendar PDF
    • Order printed copies or sell through Lulu, Shopify, Wix, or WooCommerce

    Where it doesn't

    • Calendar output is focused on wall-calendar formats
    • Only four built-in calendar themes are available
    • Printed-copy costs vary by page count and location

  • CreatePhotoCalendars.com — where it wins

    • Supports wall, desk, poster, CD-case, and square calendar formats
    • Imports photos from computers, smartphones, and multiple online services
    • Combines PDF downloads, bulk ordering, and creator storefronts

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan for trying the creator
    • The service is available through the web platform
    • Pricing centers on one-time calendar products, not subscriptions
  • Lulu Calendar Creator9.6/10 · Free plan

    A free web tool for designing, printing, and selling custom photo calendars.

    Visit LuluFull verdict →
  • CreatePhotoCalendars.com6.7/10 · Paid

    A paid web creator for custom calendars, bulk orders, and storefront sales.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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