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Lulu Calendar Creator vs Motif Photo Calendars

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.

Lulu Calendar Creator

Free plan Web

Lulu Calendar Creator supports calendar design, date customization, and printed-copy ordering. Creators can also offer calendars through Lulu’s bookstore or listed ecommerce connections.

Visit Lulu Calendar Creator

Motif combines photo, layout and date customization with printed wall-calendar ordering. The app is free to download, but the printed calendar has a listed base price, additional-month charge, and excluded tax and shipping.

Visit Motif Photo Calendars

The facts

	Lulu Calendar Creator	Motif Photo Calendars
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	iPhone, Mac
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Photo calendar (13” x 10”): $29.99, paid once
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Lulu Calendar Creator	Not published
Website	lulu.com	motifphotos.com
On photo calendar software	#7 of 26	#4 of 26

Lulu Calendar Creator: what it does well

Create calendars online without charge.
Import dates from an ICS file or add custom events.
Choose a 12-month, 18-month, or custom date range.
Sell through Lulu or connect listed ecommerce options.
Upload a print-ready PDF or use the creator.

What to know first

Printed copies require payment.
Printed format is US Letter landscape with wire-O binding.
Lulu recommends sRGB images at 300 dpi.

Motif Photo Calendars: what it does well

Calendars can run from 12 to 24 months.
Date boxes accept text and photos.
Supports 12 languages and holidays for 30 countries.
Shared Projects lets others view and order calendars.

What to know first

Printed calendars are separately priced.
Tax and shipping are excluded.
No free trial is offered.

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