A Mixam alternative for printing books

Mixam prices a book in its quote calculator. We publish the price of every size and page count, the same for one copy or a thousand. Here is what each says about itself, and how to compare the same book on both.

From $4.60 a copy, before shipping

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Sizes and prices

Prices per copy, the same at any quantity. Each order adds handling, shipping and any sales tax.

Hardcover 9×9, matte

9 × 9 in, 20–160 pages, in steps of 2

from $6.80

$3.60 + $0.16 a page, $0.12 on Pro

Specs and templates

Softcover 9×9, matte

9 × 9 in, 20–160 pages, in steps of 2

from $4.80

$1.60 + $0.16 a page, $0.12 on Pro

Specs and templates

Hardcover 8.5×11, matte, side-sewn

8.5 × 11 in, 20–160 pages, in steps of 2

from $6.60

$3.60 + $0.15 a page, $0.11 on Pro

Specs and templates

Softcover 8.5×11, matte, side-sewn

8.5 × 11 in, 20–160 pages, in steps of 2

from $4.60

$1.60 + $0.15 a page, $0.11 on Pro

Specs and templates

Worked prices

Worked out from the price list, at Starter prices. Each order adds $1.50 for handling, and shipping and any sales tax are added when you order.

  • 40-page Hardcover 9×9, matte

    one copy, to check a book before ordering more

    $10.00 a copy, $8.40 on Pro. One copy: $10.00, plus $1.50 handling.

  • 60-page Softcover 9×9, matte

    a run of softcovers

    $11.20 a copy, $8.80 on Pro. 100 copies: $1,120.00 for the books, plus $1.50 handling.

  • 120-page Hardcover 8.5×11, matte, side-sewn

    a hardcover for a club or a class

    $21.60 a copy, $16.80 on Pro. 10 copies: $216.00 for the books, plus $1.50 handling.

What Mixam says

Checked on November 7, 2026, from the pages linked below.

Facts about Mixam were checked on November 7, 2026 from the pages linked above. Check their site for current details.

Setting up your files

  • Hardcover 9×9, matte: export each page at 9.25 in × 9.25 in, the 9 in × 9 in trim plus 0.125 in of bleed on every edge.
  • Keep text and faces 0.25 in inside the trim, and 0.5 in from the bound edge, the gutter.
  • 20–160 pages, in steps of 2.
  • The cover is one page: back, spine and front side by side. Its width depends on the spine, and the spine on your page count; the product page has a calculator for it.

Every product has its own page with exact sizes, templates and a file checker. See all products.

How we price a book

Every size has a published base price and a price per page, so you can work out your book without a quote. The price per copy is the same at any quantity, each order adds a flat handling fee, and shipping and any sales tax are added when you order. The sizes and worked prices above come straight from our price list.

How to compare the same book

We can't give you their price and they can't give you ours, so compare like with like. Pick the size, the binding, the paper and the page count. Put them in Mixam's calculator, then price the same book here. Compare the total for your quantity, with shipping and handling on both.

  • Use the same quantity on both: a single copy and a run can come out differently.
  • Include shipping and handling. We add handling to each order, and shipping and tax when you order.
  • Check the size you need is available: we print only the sizes on the Products page.

Where we are not the right choice

We print hardcover and softcover books of 20 to 160 pages, in the sizes on the Products page. If you need a custom size, more than 160 pages, an ISBN, or your book listed with bookshops and online retailers, we are not the right place: we don't supply ISBNs and we don't distribute books.

  • Printed in New JerseyOne plant in Princeton Junction, so every copy comes off the same presses.
  • Ships in 5 business daysTracked across the US and Canada, under your name.
  • We reprint it freeIf a copy is misprinted or misbound, tell us within 30 days.
  • Part of ECSThe yearbook printer behind Entourage, Picaboo and RememberMe Yearbooks.

Questions

Is there a minimum order?

Not here: you can order a single copy. Mixam also lists no minimum order quantity for its print on demand, as the facts above show.

Do I need an ISBN to print a book?

To print a copy, no. Mixam says an ISBN or barcode is not needed for a print-on-demand product, and we don't ask for one. If you plan to sell through bookshops or online retailers, you will need an ISBN, and we don't supply them.

How do I know which is cheaper for my book?

Price the same book on both: the same size, binding, paper, page count and quantity, with shipping and handling. Mixam gives its price in its calculator, and ours is on this page and the Products page.

Can I print one copy to check a book first?

Yes. The price per copy is the same for one copy as for many, so you pay for the copy and the handling on the order, nothing more.

How long does an order take?

Orders ship within 5 business days from Princeton Junction, New Jersey. Choose standard or express to the US and Canada, or overnight within the US, and every parcel is tracked.

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