Lulu Calendar Creator vs PhotobookShop Calendars

LCLulu Calendar Creator9.6Visit PhotobookShop Calendars6.9Visit

Higher score LC Lulu Calendar Creator #1 in Photo Calendar Software 9.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Lulu

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PhotobookShop Calendars #8 in Photo Calendar Software 6.9/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit PhotobookShop

• Lulu Calendar Creator fits best

  Free calendar creation and print-on-demand selling

• PhotobookShop Calendars fits best

  Australian users wanting rich calendar customization

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Side by side

Feature	LCLulu Calendar Creator 9.6/10 Visit ↗	PhotobookShop Calendars 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.6	6.9
Ranking	#1 in Photo Calendar Software	#8 in Photo Calendar Software
Best for	Free calendar creation and print-on-demand selling	Australian users wanting rich calendar customization
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Integrations	4 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Lulu Calendar Creator 4/4 · PhotobookShop Calendars 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	Ios_android
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	Multiple desk, wall, A4, A3, and double-calendar formats Imports photos from Facebook, Instagram, Dropbox, and Google Photos Custom events, starting months, layouts, and AI-assisted arrangement
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	Paid product with no free plan Printed delivery is focused on Australia Many customization options may require more design time
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… Read the review →	PhotobookShop Calendars combines an online calendar editor, desktop offline designer, mobile apps, and printed ordering in one service. It is designed for individuals, families, and gift buyers who want to turn personal photos into desk or… Read the review →

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

• PhotobookShop Calendars — where it wins

  • Multiple desk, wall, A4, A3, and double-calendar formats
  • Imports photos from Facebook, Instagram, Dropbox, and Google Photos
  • Custom events, starting months, layouts, and AI-assisted arrangement

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid product with no free plan
  • Printed delivery is focused on Australia
  • Many customization options may require more design time

• LCLulu Calendar Creator9.6/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit LuluFull verdict →
• PhotobookShop Calendars6.9/10 · Paid

  A flexible photo calendar creator with desktop, mobile, and printed-order options.

  Visit PhotobookShopFull verdict →