Comparison
BookPrinter vs Lulu
Both print on demand. Different markets.
Lulu is one of the oldest print-on-demand platforms. US-based, well-established, with a global network.
For US and European authors, Lulu works fine. For authors in India, Australia, Canada, or anyone needing competitive pricing on short runs, BookPrinter offers better rates and local delivery options.
Where Lulu falls short
US-centric pricing
Lulu prices in USD with US-based shipping. For Indian or Australian authors, delivery costs add up. BookPrinter has local rates for India and competitive international shipping.
No INR payment
Lulu doesn't accept UPI or Net Banking. BookPrinter supports Stripe, UPI, and Net Banking for Indian orders.
Higher per-copy for short runs
Lulu's pricing is competitive at scale but higher for 10-50 copy runs. BookPrinter's volume discounts start at 25 copies.
Dated interface
Lulu's ordering interface hasn't been modernized in years. BookPrinter has an instant calculator and clean dashboard.
Feature comparison
| Feature | BookPrinter | Lulu |
|---|---|---|
| Setup fee | $0 | $0 |
| Minimum order | 50 copies | 1 copy |
| India delivery | Local rates, INR pricing | International shipping (expensive) |
| Australia/NZ delivery | Competitive rates | International rates |
| Payment | Stripe, UPI, Net Banking | Credit cards, PayPal |
| Instant quote | Yes | Yes |
| Volume discounts | 5-25% (25+ copies) | Available |
| Turnaround | 3-10 days | 3-10 business days |
| Distribution | Direct to you | Direct + retail |
The verdict
Lulu is fine for US-based authors printing for the US market. For India, Australia, Canada, and NZ, BookPrinter offers better local pricing, INR payment, and competitive delivery rates.
Lulu: US-centric. BookPrinter: ships worldwide with local pricing.
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