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Blurb alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Blurb alternative is Fine Art America (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Blurb compared with 4 alternatives: Lulu Direct, Amazon KDP, IngramSpark and Fine Art America.
Blurb is free to use. All 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlurbThis tool | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Lulu Direct | Free | Free | Web |
| Amazon KDP | Free | Free | Web |
| IngramSpark | Free | Free | Web |
| Fine Art America | Free plan · from $30/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Blurb has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Blurb
Lulu Direct
Print API that prints and ships books to your customers
- Lulu Direct is free.
- Lulu Direct lists no macOS and Windows apps, which Blurb has.
- Lulu Direct also covers shipping labels.
Suits: Businesses that want books printed and shipped automatically from their own store or app
Amazon KDP
Amazon's free self-publishing for ebooks and print-on-demand books
- Amazon KDP is free.
- Amazon KDP lists no macOS and Windows apps, which Blurb has.
- Amazon KDP also covers digital downloads and amazon selling.
- Amazon KDP does not cover online store, which Blurb does.
Suits: Authors who want their book on Amazon with no upfront cost
IngramSpark
Print-on-demand and wholesale distribution for self-published books
- IngramSpark is free.
- IngramSpark lists no macOS and Windows apps, which Blurb has.
- IngramSpark also covers digital downloads.
- IngramSpark does not cover online store, which Blurb does.
Suits: Authors and small presses that want books in bookstores and libraries, not only online
Fine Art America
Art marketplace where artists sell prints and products made on demand
- Fine Art America starts at $30 per year.
- Fine Art America also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Fine Art America lists no macOS and Windows apps, which Blurb has.
- Fine Art America also covers digital downloads.
Suits: Artists and photographers who want to sell prints without holding stock
Limits worth knowing in Blurb
- Prices are per product and rise with size and page count: a 12 x 12 inch hardcover photo book with an image wrap starts at US $67.00 on the pricing page.
- Not every format can go to retail distribution, and retail fees vary by retailer.
- Retail Distribution lists the book on the retailer's own page; there is no hosted storefront from Blurb on that path.
- BookWright runs on Mac and Windows only; the other design tools run in a browser or inside Adobe apps.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Blurb?
The alternatives to Blurb in this directory are Lulu Direct, Amazon KDP, IngramSpark and Fine Art America. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Blurb.
Is there a free alternative to Blurb?
Yes. Lulu Direct, Amazon KDP and IngramSpark are free to use. Fine Art America has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Blurb alternatives work on Android?
The Blurb listing does not include an Android app. Fine Art America lists one.
Which Blurb alternatives work on iOS?
The Blurb listing does not include an iOS app. Fine Art America lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Nov 12, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.