Bookhub‑POD for books vs Lulu Direct
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 27, 2026 for Bookhub‑POD for books, Oct 13, 2026 for Lulu Direct.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Bookhub‑POD for books 5.0 from 2 reviews and Lulu Direct 3.9 from 89 reviews.
- Lulu Direct lists 6 features Bookhub‑POD for books’s listing doesn’t mention, including All-over-print, Custom shipping, Design tools.
Head to head
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All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Bookhub‑POD for books |  Lulu Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Bookhub‑POD for books | Lulu Direct |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 3.9 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 2 | 89(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Bookhub‑POD for books | Lulu Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Bookhub‑POD for books | Lulu Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | Not enough data | #26 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jan 10, 2024 | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Bookhub by Muthu GmbH | Lulu Publishing |
FAQ
Bookhub‑POD for books and Lulu Direct: common questions
- Which has better reviews, Bookhub‑POD for books or Lulu Direct?
- On the Shopify App Store: Bookhub‑POD for books 5.0 from 2 reviews and Lulu Direct 3.9 from 89 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Lulu Direct lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as All-over-print, Custom shipping, Design tools, Global fulfillment. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 27, 2026 for Bookhub‑POD for books, Oct 13, 2026 for Lulu Direct; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 27, 2026 for Bookhub‑POD for books, Oct 13, 2026 for Lulu Direct. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.