Blurb BookWright vs Print Artist Platinum 27
Blurb BookWright
store.blurb.comPrint Artist Platinum 27
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| Figure | Blurb BookWright | Print Artist Platinum 27 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | 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) | 7.5 (#19) |
| Design tools | Features include freestyle grids, typography and cover design tools, bleed lines, trim guides, and customizable templates. | Features include a Layers palette, customizable text and drawing tools, special text effects, and a redesigned project browser with Theme Search. |
| Purpose | BookWright is desktop bookmaking software for designing custom books. | The product creates print projects for home, school, or business. |
| Security | Blurb says it uses industry-standard encryption, firewalls, intrusion detection, controlled facilities, access controls, audits and vulnerability scans. | Nova says its online ordering systems are tested by HackerGuardian and secured by SSL. |
| Support | Blurb directs customers to its Help portal for answers and customer support contact. | The product page lists 24/7 customer support via live chat, email, and phone. |
| System requirements | Windows support is listed as Windows 7, 8 or 10; macOS support is 10.13 or later; both require 2 GB RAM, 500 MB storage and 1280×800 resolution. | The Windows requirements list Windows 10 or 11, 512 MB RAM, a 1024 × 768 or higher display, and an internet connection. |
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
Print Artist Platinum 27
- Print Artist Platinum 27 - Windows$74.99, 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.
Print Artist Platinum 27
Print Artist Platinum 27 has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.