Pixum vs PrestoPhoto

Pixum9.1Visit PrestoPhoto8.6Visit

Higher score Pixum #3 in Photo Printing Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Pixum

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PrestoPhoto #7 in Photo Printing Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit PrestoPhoto

• Pixum fits best

  Value-focused users wanting export options

• PrestoPhoto fits best

  Apple-centric users and bulk orders

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Side by side

Feature	Pixum 9.1/10 Visit ↗	PrestoPhoto 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.6
Ranking	#3 in Photo Printing Software	#7 in Photo Printing Software
Best for	Value-focused users wanting export options	Apple-centric users and bulk orders
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, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, macOS, iOS
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Pixum 1/3 · PrestoPhoto 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 books, photo prints, panoramic prints, greeting cards, stationery, calendars, wall art, mugs, coasters, mousepads
Ordering method	Not checked yet	Vendor checkout
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	web, macOS, iOS
Project photo limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Browser, desktop and mobile creation with printed ordering Automatic photo arrangement through MagicBooks and assistant tools PDF and ePub export alongside printed photo books	Free creation tools across web, macOS, and iOS Supports Apple project files, Lightroom, and Google Photos Offers books, prints, cards, calendars, wall art, and gifts
Cons	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	Platform support is limited to web, macOS, and iOS Printed products are priced per item or project The product catalog is broader than its creation-platform coverage
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 →	PrestoPhoto combines an online drag-and-drop designer with companion software for macOS, iPhone, and iPad. It is intended for people who want to create and order photo books, prints, panoramic prints, greeting cards, calendars, wall art,… 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

• PrestoPhoto — where it wins

  • Free creation tools across web, macOS, and iOS
  • Supports Apple project files, Lightroom, and Google Photos
  • Offers books, prints, cards, calendars, wall art, and gifts

  Where it doesn't

  • Platform support is limited to web, macOS, and iOS
  • Printed products are priced per item or project
  • The product catalog is broader than its creation-platform coverage

• Pixum9.1/10 · Free plan

  A flexible photo-book maker with free access, automatic layouts and multiple export options.

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• PrestoPhoto8.6/10 · Free plan

  A free, Apple-friendly photo-product maker with broad print formats and bulk discounts.

  Visit PrestoPhotoFull verdict →