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Hofmann vs PastBook

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.

Hofmann

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Hofmann offers several editing routes and project checks before ordering, with customization options for photo books. Compare album size and extra-page charges, and account for shipping separately.

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Choose PastBook if you want help arranging digital photos into a customizable printed book, calendar, or poster. The free plan gives a way to start; check the listed one-time product prices and per-page charges when choosing a book.

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The facts

	Hofmann	PastBook
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Álbum Apaisado S (Tapa dura 13 × 10 cm): €13.99, paid once	See the plans
Plans published	4	9
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	hofmann.es	pastbook.com
On photo book software	#4 of 32	#8 of 32

Hofmann: what it does well

Editors are available through app, desktop, and web.
Imports photos from Google Photos and other listed services.
Online projects can automatically save every two minutes.
Pre-order checks can flag blank pages or missing spine text.
Hardcover albums offer 24–120 pages.

What to know first

Shipping is excluded from listed album prices.
Extra-page prices vary by album.
The Álbum Apaisado S costs €13.99, paid once.

PastBook: what it does well

Automatically selects photos and arranges an album.
Filters duplicate and low-quality photos, according to the maker.
Users can personalize covers, layouts, colors, captions, and text.
Offers photo books, calendars, and posters.
Books can contain up to 500 pages.

What to know first

The 2026 calendar product is available only on iOS.
The folded and rolled poster frames are not included.
Extra book pages have additional per-page prices.

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