Blurb BookWright
8.3#3 in print-on-demand platformsFree planFree planiOSWebAPImacOS
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Pressbooks
7.5#3 in book layout softwareFrom $120 a yearWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Blurb BookWright | Pressbooks |
|---|---|---|
| Company founding | Blurb says Eileen Gittins founded the company in 2005. | LinkedIn lists Pressbooks as founded in 2011 and headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. |
| Integrations | BookWright supports importing photos from Adobe Lightroom, SmugMug, and Dropbox through Photo Manager. | Pressbooks Enterprise LTI integration works with Canvas, Moodle, D2L Brightspace, and Blackboard. |
| Purpose | BookWright is desktop bookmaking software for designing custom books. | Pressbooks helps authors and educational institutions create, adapt, and share accessible digital books and learning materials. |
Blurb BookWright plans
- BookWright software—
- Softcover photo book$12 a month
- ImageWrap Hardcover photo book$32 a month
- Linen Hardcover with Dust Jacket photo book$32 a month
- Layflat photo book$60 a month
- BookWrightFree
Pressbooks plans
- Free TrialFree
- Single Author$12 a month
- Collaboration$40 a month
- Single Author$120 a year
- Collaboration$400 a year
- Institutional Network$5,999 a year
Pick Blurb BookWright if…
BookWright suits people designing custom books, photo books, magazines, notebooks, or wall art on a desktop. It is a fit for users who want to edit offline and choose print or PDF output.
Pick Pressbooks if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.