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PhotoCal 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.
Free plan iPhoneMac
PhotoCal offers calendar layouts, photo adjustments, and export options without ads or in-app purchases. You will need a separate service to print a finished calendar.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
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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| PhotoCal | Pixum | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pixum Photo Book small (square, 15×15 cm) — booklet, premium paper matt: £9.95, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | photocal.me | pixum.co.uk |
| On photo calendar software | #9 of 26 | #5 of 26 |
PhotoCal: what it does well
- Exports print-ready PDFs or individual JPGs
- Offers four calendar formats
- Includes holidays for five countries
- Syncs calendars and photos through iCloud
What to know first
- Does not offer print ordering
- No date customization
- No custom events
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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