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AlbumForge vs Blurb BookWright
Both stand on photo book software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+1
AlbumForge offers desktop album creation with offline use and several export formats. Compare album limits and license terms, and note that interactive map tiles may need a temporary connection.
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Free plan APIiPhoneMac+2
BookWright provides desktop layout and image tools for a range of custom book projects, with print and PDF options. The software is free, but printing a book costs extra.
Visit Blurb BookWrightThe facts
| AlbumForge | Blurb BookWright | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Windows | API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | See the plans |
| Plans published | 5 | 9 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | albumforge.com | store.blurb.com |
| On photo book software | #1 of 32 | #2 of 32 |
AlbumForge: what it does well
- Creates photo albums for PDF printing
- Works locally and offline
- Reads GPS data from photo EXIF metadata
- Exports PDF, HTML, JPEG, and PNG
- Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows
What to know first
- DISCOVERED allows 40 photos per album
- BASIC allows 200 photos per album
- Map tiles may require internet access
- No mobile app or web app
Blurb BookWright: what it does well
- Creates photo books, magazines, notebooks and wall art.
- Supports offline editing and PDF purchases.
- Imports photos from Lightroom, SmugMug and Dropbox.
- Books can be up to 440 pages.
What to know first
- Publishing requires an internet connection.
- A free Blurb account is required.
- Listed Windows support is limited to versions 7, 8 and 10.
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