Shutterfly is the biggest name in DIY photo books. Remeet takes a different approach entirely — we design the book for you.
| Remeet | Shutterfly | |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Done-for-you editorial design | DIY with drag-and-drop editor |
| Your time | 5 minutes | 4-8 hours |
| Photo curation | We select from your library | You choose and place every photo |
| Templates | Custom editorial layout | Hundreds of themed templates |
| Design quality | Editorial — magazine-style | Template-based, depends on your design skills |
| Print quality | Premium hardcover, archival paper | Standard photo printing, multiple cover options |
| Proof turnaround | 72 hours | Instant (DIY) |
| Printed book price | $199 (80+ pages) | $30-80 (varies by size, frequent sales/coupons) |
| Design service price | Included in price | Not available |
| Revisions | Unlimited, in plain language | Unlimited (DIY — you edit it yourself) |
| Extra copies | $79 | Full price reorder (often with coupon) |
| Shipping | Free US | $8-15 (free with promotions) |
Shutterfly is the mass-market leader for a reason. They offer incredible value — especially during sales — and their editor has every template you could want. If you enjoy designing and want to keep costs low, Shutterfly delivers a solid product at a price that's hard to beat.
Remeet is a fundamentally different product. You're not paying for printing alone — you're paying for professional curation, editorial layout, chapters, and captions. The result looks like a magazine, not a template. The trade-off is clear: Remeet costs significantly more and gives you less control over individual layout choices.
If your goal is a beautiful book at the best price and you're willing to put in the hours, Shutterfly wins. If your goal is a beautiful book without putting in the hours, that's what Remeet is for.
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