Blurb BookWright vs Kindle Create
Blurb BookWright
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| Figure | Blurb BookWright | Kindle Create |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 10 | 1 |
| Spec score · Desktop Publishing Software | 9.4 (#1) | 7.8 (#16) |
| Spec score · Book Layout Software | 9.5 (#1) | 7.7 (#22) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | BookWright supports importing photos from Adobe Lightroom, SmugMug, and Dropbox through Photo Manager. | Kindle Create works with word processing applications such as Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, and Google Docs that export to DOC or DOCX. |
| Purpose | BookWright is desktop bookmaking software for designing custom books. | Kindle Create turns a completed manuscript into a book for Kindle or print publishing through KDP. |
| Support | Blurb directs customers to its Help portal for answers and customer support contact. | KDP's Kindle Create help overview directs users to contact support for issues, feature requests, or additional guidance. |
Plans
Blurb BookWright
- BookWright softwarePrice not published
- 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
- BookWrightFree
- Paperback book, Economy Color, 5×8 in$3.99, paid once
- Paperback book, Standard B&W, 5×8 in$4.99, paid once
- Premium Magazine$7, paid once
In their own words
Blurb BookWright
Blurb BookWright is desktop software for designing custom books, including photo books, paperbacks, hardcovers, magazines, notebooks, and wall art. It provides customizable templates, freestyle grids, typography and cover tools, bleed lines, and trim guides. Image tools support scaling, cropping, enhancement, and auto-retouching powered by Perfectly Clear by EyeQ. Text Flow fits text into frames and accepts Rich Text Format imports, while Photo Manager imports photos from Adobe Lightroom, SmugMug, and Dropbox. Users can work offline in the desktop software, but publishing requires an internet connection and a free Blurb account is needed for features and publishing options. Finished projects can be printed on demand, ordered in bulk, or purchased as PDFs. BookWright is free to use; users pay for a book when they send it to print. Listed requirements include Windows 7, 8, or 10, or macOS 10.13 or later, with 2GB RAM and 500MB storage. Books can be up to 440 pages.
Kindle Create
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