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# Compare The Magazine Manager vs Blurb

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> Detailed comparison between The Magazine Manager and Blurb. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | The Magazine Manager | Blurb |
| **Overall rating** | 4.8/5 | 4.5/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 348 | 13 |
| **Starting Price** | - | - |
| **Free Trial** | No | No |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | - |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | - |

## Best for

### The Magazine Manager

Digital and print magazines to integrate sales, production, billing, audience development, recurring revenue, and marketing into one unified CRM software platform.

### Blurb

It is designed for photographers, cookbook authors, travel writers, families, children's book authors, artists, business professionals, and graphic novelists.

## Key features

### The Magazine Manager

- API
- Calendar/Reminder System
- Campaign Scheduling
- Circulation Management
- Client Management
- Commission Management
- Content Management
- Customisable Templates
- Dashboard
- Engagement Tracking
- For Startups
- Layout & Design
- Lead Capture
- Lead Management
- Live Chat
- Magazines
- Monitoring
- Referral Tracking
- Reminders
- Segmentation

### Blurb

- Content Management
- Customisable Templates
- Layout & Design
- Magazines

## Links

- [View The Magazine Manager Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/77189/the-magazine-manager)
- [View Blurb Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1011963/bookwright)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/77189/1011963/the-magazine-manager/vs/bookwright)

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