--- description: Review of Blurb Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Blurb | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Digital Magazine Software](/directory/4155/publishing-and-subscriptions/software) > [Blurb](/software/233905/blurb) # Blurb Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/233905/blurb Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/233905/blurb?page=2) > Blurb is a publishing and bookmaking platform that helps creative professionals design, print, sell and publish books in print or electronic media. It provides various book and wall art creation tools including BookWright, Adobe InDesign Plug-In and PDF to Book. Blurb allows professionals to utilize online sales tools to self-publish books, share project previews on social media or websites, sell eBooks using personal storefront and track sales metrics across channels on a centralized dashboard. It offers an InDesign Plug-in, which lets businesses create wall arts, edit existing files, upload InDesign files as eBooks, and more. Additionally, it provides mobile applications for iPhone and iPad devices, enabling users to change page orders, crop photos, add captions, modify layouts and configure book covers remotely. Blurb's book-making tool, BookSmart enables businesses to create custom photo books, planners, notebooks and magazines. Pricing is based on publishing volume and support is extended via a knowledge base, FAQs and a ticket forum. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 13 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 13 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Blurb ## Commercial Context - **Pricing Details**: Contact Blurb for pricing details. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Content Management - Customisable Templates - Layout & Design - Magazines ## Category - [Digital Magazine Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4155/publishing-and-subscriptions/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The software offers various customization options such as templates, fonts, layouts, and designs, catering to the diverse needs and preferences of each user. > > **Cons**: pricing has been identified as relatively expensive compared to other self-publishing software in the market. This could be a significant concern for some users, especially for those who are on a tight budget. ----- ### "Used it for 9 years and counting\!" — 5.0/5 > **Stefanie** | *3 April 2025* | Graphic Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It allows me to upload my books as a PDF. It’s so much easier than other programs. > > **Cons**: Sometimes the printed product stretches the pages too much cutting off some of the wording. > > I’ve used blurb over the last 9 years to pinkish 12 books and I love it. I’ll never use another platform. ----- ### "No reliable service, zero accountability" — 1.0/5 > **Mar** | *11 February 2025* | Design | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Good quality of products. Easy app interphase. Fear price. > > **Cons**: Very disappointing experience. My order was delayed without any notice—I had to reach out myself to find out what was going on. After multiple follow-ups, they suddenly canceled my order without my consent, blaming an internal error, and told me to reorder instead of just printing and shipping it. Poor communication, zero accountability. Wouldn’t recommend if you need reliable service. ----- ### "Excellent tool for printing books" — 5.0/5 > **Milena** | *16 April 2023* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Blurb Software delivers outstanding print quality, resulting in professionally finished books with sharp images and vibrant colors. The software also provides a diverse selection of paper options, enabling me to select the ideal paper type for my book, whether I prefer a glossy photo book or a matte magazine > > **Cons**: One aspect that could be improved is the pricing, as it may be higher compared to other self-publishing platforms. > > Blurb Software is a remarkable solution for crafting high-quality books, magazines, and brochures. As an author who self-publishes, I have experienced a significant impact from Blurb Software in the realm of book design and printing. The software's intuitive user interface makes it effortless to navigate its numerous features and options, even for individuals with limited design expertise. ----- ### "My Go-To book printer" — 5.0/5 > **CJ** | *14 November 2024* | Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Really fast delivery and high quality printing > > **Cons**: Really there is nothing to complain about once you get the hang of the software. > > Very Excellent\! I also appreciate their customer service response and resolutions. They went beyond expectations ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/233905/blurb?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/233905/blurb) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data