Chatbooks
Chatbooks: A flexible photo-book service with strong recurring-book options and print delivery. Ranked #9 of 32 in Photo Book Software by our editors (8.3/10); pricing: Paid; best for recurring monthly memory books.
At a glance
- Editor score8.3 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forRecurring monthly memory books
- Free planNo
- Paid from$10/unit/mo
- Print orderingYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Recurring Monthbooks and Monthly Minis support ongoing memory keeping
- Smart Select can automatically choose photos for a book
- Supports web, iOS, Android, Google Photos, and books up to 366 pages
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Recurring books are billed per book each month
- No official native Windows or macOS app is listed
Our verdict on Chatbooks
Chatbooks is a photo book creation and printing service for individuals and families. It supports Classic one-off photo books alongside recurring Monthbooks and Monthly Minis, letting customers create books from phone photos, Google Photos, or a computer. Books can include customized layouts, collages, captions, covers, dates, locations, and page ordering, then be submitted for printing and delivery. It is particularly suited to people who want a repeatable way to turn monthly photos into physical books.
Pricing is organized by book format and is billed per book. Monthly Minis 5×5 softcover costs $10 per book and includes up to 60 pages. Monthbooks range from $15 for a 5×7 or 6×6 softcover to $34 for an 8×8 hardcover, with 5×7 and 6×6 hardcovers priced at $24; each includes up to 60 pages. The Classic Photo Book 6×6 softcover costs $26 as a one-time book and supports up to 60 pages. Annual subscribers receive two books free. There is no free plan, so Chatbooks fits buyers who expect to order printed books rather than only organize digital photos.
Its strongest fit is the combination of recurring formats, automatic photo selection, and multiple creation platforms. Smart Select can choose photos automatically, while editing tools cover layouts, cropping, rotation, captions, dates, locations, collages, and page order. Books can extend to 366 pages, giving the Classic format more room for larger collections. Google Photos is the listed integration, and the service offers web, iOS, and Android access. Buyers seeking extensive integrations, a desktop-native Windows or macOS application, or a free creation option should consider a different photo-book tool. Chatbooks is best for families and individuals who value recurring printed memories and straightforward format choices.
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Chatbooks fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $10/unit/mo |
| Print ordering | Yes |
| PDF export | Not verified |
| Automatic layouts | Yes |
| Web app | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| Desktop app | Not verified |
| Maximum book pages | 366 pages |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Google Photos |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | chatbooks.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Chatbooks integrations
Chatbooks lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Google Photos
Alternatives to Chatbooks
- CEWEA flexible photo-book editor with free design tools and printed books from £8.99.9.3
- PixumA broad photo-book editor with automatic layouts, maps and print ordering across six platforms.9.1
- HofmannA mature, affordable photo-book platform with flexible creation tools and print ordering.8.9
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