Printastic is still running. It's a phone app that turns photos from your device into printed books, prints, and canvases. But it works best when your photos already sit in your camera roll, and it doesn't publish a price list we could check.

If you want a book built from your Facebook or Instagram posts, or you want a clearer price before you start, other services fit better. Here are seven Printastic alternatives, with honest notes on when Printastic is still the right pick.

What to look for in a Printastic alternative

• Where your photos live. Camera roll, Facebook, Instagram, Dropbox, or somewhere else.
• How much work you want to do. Some services lay out every page for you. Others hand you a blank grid.
• A price you can see. Many sites show a low "from" price, then charge more for pages, covers, and shipping.
• Book format. Size, cover type, and page count change both the look and the cost.
• Phone or computer. Some tools are app-first, some are built for a laptop.

7 best Printastic alternatives in 2026

1. My Social Book

Best for: Moms who post family life on Facebook or Instagram and want it printed without rebuilding it by hand.

My Social Book builds the book for you. Pick one source: Facebook, Instagram (professional account), or Dropbox. The service pulls your posts into a chronological book, like a year-in-review journal. It keeps dates, captions, likes, and locations.

Books run from 25 to 500 pages in a 21 x 25 cm format (about 8.3 x 9.8 inches), with a hard or soft cover. You get a full preview in minutes. You can check each page, add or remove content, delete a post, and change the cover. You can't reorder sections or edit captions, because they come from your account. Want books from both networks? Make one from Facebook and a second from Instagram.

Trustpilot TrustScore 4.7 / 5 (2,716 reviews, October 2026). The company has been around for 12 years and has printed over 700,000 books.

• Pros: Automatic build from social media. Prices are affordable, with frequent discounts of 40% or more. A PDF copy is an option.
• Cons: One source per book. Shipping is extra. Less page-by-page design control than a manual editor.

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2. Chatbooks

Best for: Parents who want a steady stream of small books from their phone.

Chatbooks is built around its Monthbooks subscription. Third-party reviews put a 6x6 book at roughly $15 to $26, depending on cover and pages. Promotions come and go. Check the current offer before you sign up, since subscription terms can change.

• Pros: Very easy. Small books are good for gifts and grandparents.
• Cons: Small format. Subscription pricing adds up if you forget to pause it.

3. Mixbook

Best for: People who enjoy designing every page.

Mixbook has one of the most complete manual editors around. Reviews list a 21-page 8.5 x 8.5 inch hardcover at about $40 at list price. Sales of 40% to 50% off are common, so the real price is usually lower. If you have an evening to spend on layouts, Mixbook beats auto-built books on control.

• Pros: Deep design tools. Lots of templates and sizes.
• Cons: Slow if you have hundreds of photos. List prices look high without a coupon.

4. Shutterfly

Best for: Shoppers who want one site for books, cards, and gifts.

Shutterfly's own pricing guide says books typically start around $25 for softcover. Hardcovers and layflat albums cost more, and its worked example lists a 20-page 10 x 10 hardcover at about $56 before deals. Watch for frequent promotions.

• Pros: Big range of products and formats. Heavy discounts during sales.
• Cons: The base price jumps once you add pages and upgrades.

5. Snapfish

Best for: Bargain hunters.

Snapfish lists few clear base prices in the US. It runs near-constant sales instead. Coupon sites show 8 x 8 hardcovers at around $10 on promotion, though those deals expire. If your priority is the lowest sticker price and you're happy to edit on a computer, it's worth a look.

• Pros: Low promo prices.
• Cons: The real price depends on timing. Promo codes change often.

6. Artifact Uprising

Best for: Photographers who want a premium, gallery-style album.

Artifact Uprising focuses on design and materials: layflat albums, linen covers, and a clean look. It costs more. One partner page lists a Signature Layflat album starting near $278 before a discount. That's overkill for a toddler's first year of phone snaps, but fitting for a wedding or a travel series.

• Pros: Premium finish. Elegant layouts.
• Cons: Pricey. Not built for large archives.

7. Printastic

Best for: iPhone users with photos in their camera roll who want a quick book or canvas.

We include it because it's still a fair choice for the right person. The iOS app has been available since 2015 and carries a 4.8 out of 5 rating from about 870 App Store ratings. Its Magic Books feature lays out the photos you select, and you can adjust and caption pages before ordering. Release notes mention photo selection from Dropbox too. Products include photo books, prints, canvases, framed prints, and magnets.

Two limits. We found no Facebook or Instagram import in its listing, and no published starting price. Check the app for current pricing.

• Pros: Simple phone-first flow. Wide product range.
• Cons: Pricing isn't public. No social media import that we could find.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Printastic still in business?

Yes, as far as we can tell. Its iOS app is listed on the App Store with a recent update, and we found no closure notice. Note that printastic.com is a different company that sells banners and signs. The photo book app comes from getprintastic.com.

Can Printastic make a book from Facebook or Instagram?

We found no Facebook or Instagram import in its App Store listing. It works from your device photos, and release notes mention Dropbox. For books built from social posts, My Social Book is made for that.

How much does a Printastic photo book cost?

We couldn't find a public price list. Open the app and build a draft to see the exact total, including shipping.

What is the easiest Printastic alternative for family photos?

If your photos are on Facebook, Instagram, or Dropbox, My Social Book builds the book automatically. For phone photos and a subscription, try Chatbooks. For hands-on design, try Mixbook.

Which alternative is the cheapest?

Snapfish often shows the lowest sale prices, but they depend on promotions. My Social Book is affordable with frequent discounts of 40% or more, and shipping is extra. Compare totals at checkout.

Facts about competitors checked on October 26, 2026. Prices and features change; confirm on each company's site before ordering.

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