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Hofmann vs Pixum
Both stand on photo calendar software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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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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Pixum combines several ways to design a photo book with varied formats, bindings, and creative tools. Check the country-specific ordering rules and page limits for the book you want.
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| Hofmann | Pixum | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Álbum Apaisado S (Tapa dura 13 × 10 cm): €13.99, paid once | Pixum Photo Book small (square, 15×15 cm) — booklet, premium paper matt: £9.95, paid once |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | hofmann.es | pixum.co.uk |
| On photo calendar software | #1 of 26 | #5 of 26 |
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.
Pixum: what it does well
- Design online, in the app, or with Photo World software
- MagicBooks arranges selected photos automatically
- Photo World includes maps, GPS routes, and editing tools
- Classic binding supports up to 202 pages
- Inside pages are FSC-certified
What to know first
- Billing and shipping addresses must be in the same country
- Orders require the software version for the delivery country
- Email support is limited to weekdays, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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