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Head-to-head · Photo Calendar Software

Lulu Calendar Creator vs Shutterfly

  • 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
Shutterfly #7 in Photo Calendar Software 6.9/10 From $24.98 ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Shutterfly

Lulu Calendar Creator leads on 4 checks, Shutterfly on 0, and 1 is 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
  • Most featuresLulu Calendar Creator · 4 of 4

Lulu Calendar Creator scores higher on our rubric for photo calendar software: 9.6 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Lulu Calendar Creator offers free plan; Shutterfly doesn't. Lulu Calendar Creator offers date customization; Shutterfly doesn't publish it. Lulu Calendar Creator offers custom events; Shutterfly doesn't publish it. Lulu Calendar Creator offers bulk ordering; Shutterfly doesn't publish it.

Lulu Calendar Creator is the better fit for free calendar creation and print-on-demand selling. Shutterfly is the better fit for users wanting AI-assisted photo books.

  • Lulu Calendar Creator fits best

    Free calendar creation and print-on-demand selling

  • Shutterfly fits best

    Users wanting AI-assisted photo books

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Side by side

Feature Lulu Calendar Creator 9.6/10 Visit ↗ Shutterfly 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.6 6.9
Ranking #1 in Photo Calendar Software #7 in Photo Calendar Software
Best for Free calendar creation and print-on-demand selling Users wanting AI-assisted photo books
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published $24.98one-time
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 4 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Lulu Calendar Creator 4/4 · Shutterfly 1/4
Print ordering ✓ ✓
Date customization ✓ (best) Not published
Custom events ✓ (best) Not published
Bulk ordering ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Calendar formats Wall Not published
Photo upload sources Not published Not published
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
  • AI Autofill arranges photos into book layouts
  • Manual editing covers pages, text, backgrounds, stickers, and embellishments
  • Web, iOS, and Android apps support creation and ordering
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
  • No verified calendar-specific features
  • No free plan; the listed starting price is $24.98 one time
  • PDF export is not included among the verified features
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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Shutterfly is an online photo-book creation and ordering service for consumers preserving vacations, weddings, family milestones, school memories, and other occasions. Users can upload photos, choose templates or begin with a blank canvas,…

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  1. Lulu Calendar CreatorPhoto Calendar Software 9.6Free plan
  2. ShutterflyPhoto Calendar Software 6.9From $24.98

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

  • Shutterfly — where it wins

    • AI Autofill arranges photos into book layouts
    • Manual editing covers pages, text, backgrounds, stickers, and embellishments
    • Web, iOS, and Android apps support creation and ordering

    Where it doesn't

    • No verified calendar-specific features
    • No free plan; the listed starting price is $24.98 one time
    • PDF export is not included among the verified features

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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