[Dan W]

I’m not as familiar with Jostens software but I am a huge fan of Herff Jones’ software, which includes a subscription to Canva. Smaller companies offer a limited software that, in my opinion, is better for smaller schools or schools not interested in critiques/evaluations. They offer fewer bells & whistles, per se, than HJ or Jostens. With that said, Jostens offers a decent, yet very limited, watered down version to companies who out-source books to a third-party vendor. My school contracted the book with a local photographer, who contracts with Treering, Pixami, and Jostens. There are limitations and downsides to smaller companies, if you are ambitious with trends and design. Smaller companies and watered down programs tend to have limited pre-designed page templates, themes, and covers, especially for high schools. Now that everything is digital, there is no real pricing difference between the large and small companies.

Just my thoughts….

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