Head-to-head · Photo Printing Software
Pixum vs Lalalab
Pixum leads on 0 checks, Lalalab on 0, and 4 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 scorePixum · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresLalalab · 3 of 3
Pixum scores higher on our rubric for photo printing software: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
Pixum is the better fit for value-focused users wanting export options. Lalalab is the better fit for mobile-first users making many print products.
- Pixum fits best
Value-focused users wanting export options
- Lalalab fits best
Mobile-first users making many print products
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Side by side
| Feature | Pixum 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Lalalab 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #3 in Photo Printing Software | #5 in Photo Printing Software |
| Best for | Value-focused users wanting export options | Mobile-first users making many print products |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | £9.95 one-time | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Pixum 1/3 · Lalalab 3/3 | ||
| Photo book builder | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Calendar/card builder | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Print products | Not checked yet | photo prints, photo books, photo boxes, magnets, stickers, posters, canvases, frames, calendars, postcards, wall décor |
| Ordering method | Not checked yet | Vendor checkout |
| Supported platforms | Not checked yet | iOS, Android, web |
| Project photo limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Pixum is an online photo service for creating personalized photo books across web, desktop and mobile. It suits users who want to arrange photos in a browser, with Pixum Photo World on Windows, macOS or Linux, or in the iOS and Android… Read the review → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Pixum — where it wins
- Browser, desktop and mobile creation with printed ordering
- Automatic photo arrangement through MagicBooks and assistant tools
- PDF and ePub export alongside printed photo books
Where it doesn't
- Only one paid product is listed
- Postage and packing are added to the printed-book price
- Digital e-book export is an add-on rather than the base book
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
- Pixum9.1/10 · Free plan
A flexible photo-book maker with free access, automatic layouts and multiple export options.
Visit PixumFull verdict → - Lalalab8.9/10 · Free plan
A mobile-friendly photo-printing service with broad product coverage and lighter editing depth.
Visit LalalabFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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