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Blurb
Visual storytelling through print-on-demand books and wall art
As of 29 August 2026, Blurb starts at $3.99/unit. Print-on-demand platform for photo books, magazines and wall art, priced per copy with no minimum order. Softwr lists it under Publishing.
Overview
What Blurb does
Print-on-demand platform for photo books, magazines and wall art, priced per copy with no minimum order.
What people use it for
- Self-publishing
- Print marketing materials
The honest half
Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about Blurb.
- Print-on-demand model; no subscription plans or seat limits
- Per-page costs add $0.04-$3.50 depending on product type
- Volume discounts require minimum orders
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Pricing
What Blurb costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Paperback
$3.99 /unit
Photo Books
$12 /unit
Notebooks
$12 /unit
Wall Art
$65 /unit
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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What is Blurb's starting price for printed books?
Blurb's paperback books start at $3.99 for a 5x8-inch book with economy color paper, with prices increasing based on size and binding style.
SourceDoes Blurb offer volume discounts?
Blurb provides volume discounts: 10-20% for 10-19 copies, 15-20% for 20-49 copies, and 20-25% for 50+ copies depending on product type.
SourceWhat does Blurb charge for photo book printing?
Blurb's photo books start at $12 and can cost up to $159 depending on size (6 sizes available), paper quality, and cover binding option.
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