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Blurb BookWright vs Boots Photo

Both stand on photo printing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Blurb BookWright

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.

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Boots Photo brings print ordering and photo-product design together, with several design and image-source options. Its UK-only delivery and product-specific returns terms are important constraints to check.

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The facts

	Blurb BookWright	Boots Photo
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	Free or on request
Plans published	9	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	store.blurb.com	bootsphoto.com
On photo printing software	#1 of 30	#2 of 30

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.

Boots Photo: what it does well

Photo books can be designed online, in an app, or with software.
Book designs can include templates, clipart, text, frames, and video.
Classic prints use Fuji Crystal Archive Paper.
CEWE myPhotos includes 15 GB of free storage.
Daily phone, email, and live chat support is listed.

What to know first

Delivery is limited to the UK.
Online photo-book projects can be saved for six months.
Other products generally cannot be refunded after ordering unless damaged or affected by a quality issue.

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