Hofmann vs Saal Digital
Hofmann
hofmann.esSaal Digital
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| Figure | Hofmann | Saal Digital |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $5.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Spec score · Photo Calendar Software | 8.4 (#2) | 8.8 (#1) |
| Spec score · Photo Printing Software | 8.2 (#6) | 8.8 (#3) |
| Spec score · Photo Book Software | 8.2 (#11) | 8.8 (#5) |
| Founded | 1923 | 1981 |
| Headquarters | Paterna, Valencia, Spain | Röttenbach, Germany |
| Support | Hofmann’s help center provides FAQs covering delivery, orders and payment, product creation, promotions, and accounts. | Product questions can be sent through the Customer Care contact form, while complaints must be submitted through the Order Cockpit. |
Plans
Hofmann
- Álbum Apaisado S (Tapa dura 13 × 10 cm)€13.99, paid once
- Álbum Apaisado M (Tapa dura 20 × 15 cm)€29.99, paid once
- Álbum de Fotos Vertical Mediano - Tapa Dura€29.99, paid once
- Álbum de Fotos del Año con Ventana€48.99, paid once
Saal Digital
- FreeFree
- FreeFree
- Cloud$5.99 a month
- Saal Cloud$5.99 a month
- Saal Prio$9.99 a month
- Saal Prio Max$65.99 a month
In their own words
Hofmann
Hofmann lets customers make personalized photo books and other photo products using an app, an offline desktop editor or an online editor. The app can import images from a device gallery, Google Photos, Facebook, Instagram or Dropbox. Album customization includes layouts, text, backgrounds, masks, frames and stickers. Online projects can be saved to an account, and a named project can be set to save automatically every two minutes. Before ordering, the online editor can flag issues such as blank pages or missing spine text. Listed hardcover albums range from 24 to 120 pages, with extra-page charges that vary by album. The Apaisado S hardcover album is listed at €13.99, paid once; extra pages cost 0.87 EUR each and shipping is excluded. Other listed options include hardcover albums priced at €29.99, paid once and €48.99, paid once. The offline editor is available for Mac and Windows, alongside mobile and web access. Hofmann says it processes uploaded photos to create personalized products, and its help center covers delivery, orders, payments, product creation and accounts.
Saal Digital
Saal Digital offers photo books, wall art, prints, posters, calendars, cards, and photo gifts. Customers can design products with desktop software for Windows and macOS, mobile apps for iOS and Android, or an online designer. Its Photo Portal gives photographers a gallery and shop system for storing, sharing, and selling photos. Portal tools include galleries, project sales, configurable price lists, product sets, promotions, coupon codes, order management, marketing automation, and analytics. Photo products sold through the Portal carry 0% commission; digital downloads have a service fee that varies by subscription. Portal plans range from Free at free to Saal Prio Max at $65.99 a month, with differing storage and download-revenue commissions. Listed payment methods include PayPal, cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and iDEAL | Wero, depending on country. Saal Digital says Portal data is hosted in Germany, stored images have multiple encryption layers, and data transmission uses SSL/TLS. The company says automated production and shipping take place within 24 hours in most cases.