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Head-to-head · Photo Book Software

Pixum vs Blurb BookWright

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Pixum #2 in Photo Book Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Pixum
Blurb BookWright #5 in Photo Book Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Blurb

Pixum leads on 1 check, Blurb BookWright on 1, and 6 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 scorePixum · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresPixum · 6 of 6

Pixum scores higher on our rubric for photo book software: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Pixum offers web app; Blurb BookWright doesn't. Blurb BookWright leads on maximum book pages: 440 pages versus 202 pages.

Pixum is the better fit for feature-rich creation across every major platform. Blurb BookWright is the better fit for free desktop editing with print controls.

  • Pixum fits best

    Feature-rich creation across every major platform

  • Blurb BookWright fits best

    Free desktop editing with print controls

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Side by side

Feature Pixum 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Blurb BookWright 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #2 in Photo Book Software #5 in Photo Book Software
Best for Feature-rich creation across every major platform Free desktop editing with print controls
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price £9.95 one-time —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Windows, macOS
Support Email, Phone, Docs Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Pixum 6/6 · Blurb BookWright 4/6
Print ordering ✓ ✓
PDF export ✓ ✓
Automatic layouts ✓ ✓
Web app ✓ (best) —
Mobile app ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Desktop app ✓ ✓
Specs
Maximum book pages 202 pages 440 pages (best)
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Free Windows and macOS desktop application with offline editing
  • Automatic layouts, templates, and freestyle page design
  • Preflight checks, PDF purchase, and books up to 440 pages
Cons
  • 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
  • Desktop-only workflow; there is no web app
  • Softcover starts at $12, while Layflat starts at $60
  • Softcover and listed hardcover options require at least 20 pages
Our verdict

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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Blurb BookWright is a free desktop book-design application for creating photo books and other custom publications. It is intended for beginners, photographers, authors, and creators working on Windows or macOS. The software supports…

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  1. PixumPhoto Book Software 9.1Free plan
  2. Blurb BookWrightPhoto Book Software 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Blurb BookWright — where it wins

    • Free Windows and macOS desktop application with offline editing
    • Automatic layouts, templates, and freestyle page design
    • Preflight checks, PDF purchase, and books up to 440 pages

    Where it doesn't

    • Desktop-only workflow; there is no web app
    • Softcover starts at $12, while Layflat starts at $60
    • Softcover and listed hardcover options require at least 20 pages
  • Pixum9.1/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit PixumFull verdict →
  • Blurb BookWright8.7/10 · Free plan

    A capable offline desktop editor with flexible layouts and print ordering.

    Visit BlurbFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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