Print on Demand Books, CDs & DVDs Comparison Chart
Print on Demand is an important online tool that helps you print actual books or publications without having to get an agent and publisher. This comparison chart compares some of the most popular options. NOTE:Comparison chart was created based on available information and features are subject to change.
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Blurb
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CafePress
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Disk.com
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Kunaki
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Lulu
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Start Up Costs
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None
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Free, unless you choose
a customizable Premium Shop for $4.99 per month.
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You need to contact
Disk.com to request a quote.
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None
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None
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Purchase Minimums
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None
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None
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You need to contact
Disk.com to request a quote.
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None
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None
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Automated Fulfillment
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Yes, customers can order
directly from Blurb.
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Yes, customers can order
directly from CafePress.
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Yes, your order system
can integrate with Disk.com, so orders are fulfilled automatically.
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Integrate your order
system or Kunaki can accept
payments on your behalf and then pay you.
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Integrate your order
system or Kunaki can accept
payments on your behalf and then pay you.
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Printing Services
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Books
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Books, calendars,
journals and a large number of other types of printed products.
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Manuals, labels and packaging for multimedia products.
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None
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Books and calendars
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Multimedia Products
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None
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Data and audio CDs.
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Data and audio CDs,
DVDs.
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Data and audio CDs,
DVDs.
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Data and audio CDs,
DVDs.
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Other Types of Products
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None
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Promotional items like
clothing, mugs, buttons, magnets, bags, teddy bears and more.
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Disk.com will help you
create your videos, Flash presentations and more.
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None
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Ebooks
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Price Comparison
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From $2.95 for black and
white pocket books.
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Base price for books is
$4. For CDs it’s $4.99.
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You need to contact
Disk.com to request a quote.
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CDs and DVDs cost $1
each for orders of 5 or less.
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$2 base price for books. $5.50 for CDs and $75.0 for DVDs.
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Marketing Services
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You can be added to
Blurb’s marketplace, use their email tool and BookShows.
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You can be added to
CafePress’s marketplace.
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None
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None
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You can be added to the
Lulu marketplace.
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