You've built your songbook — songs organized, cover designed, PDF ready. Now the question: how much does it actually cost to get it printed?
The honest answer: it depends on page count, binding style, and where you live. But we can give you real ranges based on what our users typically pay. No hidden fees, no surprise markups at checkout.
The Short Answer
A typical 60-page songbook costs roughly €10–20 for a single copy, before shipping. Here's the quick overview:
| Binding | 60-Page Book (1 copy) | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Softcover | Roughly €10–18 | Professional look, gifts |
| Magazine | Roughly €8–13 | Budget copies, rehearsal |
| Spiral | Roughly €12–16 | Music stands, lays flat |
Prices vary by page count and shipping destination. Build your book and get an instant quote.
What Affects the Price
Your final price depends on six things. Here's how each one moves the number:
- Page count — More pages means more paper and ink. A 30-page book costs less than a 200-page book. This is the biggest factor.
- Binding type — Softcover (PUR binding with a printed spine) costs more than saddle-stitched magazine binding. Spiral sits in between.
- Paper quality — Softcover books offer matte (120gsm Mohawk) or gloss (150gsm) interior paper. Magazine uses 115gsm silk-coated paper. Spiral uses 100gsm uncoated paper.
- Cover finish — Matte or gloss cover. Both are available for softcover and magazine formats. Minimal price difference.
- Quantity — Ordering multiple copies brings the per-copy cost down, mainly because shipping is shared across the order.
- Shipping destination — Delivery to the EU, US, UK, Australia, and Canada is available. Shipping costs vary by region.
Binding Comparison Table
Here's a detailed side-by-side of all three binding options. All formats are available in both A4 and A5 sizes.
| Binding | Page Range | Interior Paper | Cover | Price Range (1 copy, EU) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Softcover | 20–300 pages | Matte 120gsm Mohawk or gloss 150gsm | Matte or gloss, printed spine | Roughly €10–18 (60 pages) | Professional look, gifts, published feel |
| Magazine | 18–500 pages | 115gsm silk-coated | Matte or gloss, saddle-stitched | Roughly €8–13 (60 pages) | Budget copies, rehearsal handouts, guest booklets |
| Spiral | Fixed 120 pages (60 sheets) | 100gsm uncoated | Wire-o binding | Roughly €12–16 | Music stands, practice sessions, lays completely flat |
How Quantity Affects Price
There's no minimum order — you can print a single copy. But ordering multiple copies is cheaper per book, because shipping costs are shared across the order.
Here's roughly how it works for a 60-page softcover:
- 1 copy: Starting from roughly €10–18 + shipping
- 5 copies: Per-copy price drops since you pay shipping once for the batch
- 10+ copies: Best per-unit value — great for bands, choirs, or music classes
- 50 copies: Ideal for events, workshops, or selling at gigs
The printing cost per copy stays roughly the same, but shipping per copy decreases significantly with larger orders. A batch of 10 books doesn't cost 10x the shipping of one book.
DIY vs Professional Printing
You might be wondering: should I just print it myself? Here's an honest comparison.
Printing at Home
- Ink costs: A 60-page color book uses roughly €5–10 in ink on a consumer inkjet printer
- Paper: €3–5 for decent paper (80–100gsm)
- Binding: You'll need a binder, stapler, or comb binding machine — starting from €20 for the tool itself
- Time: Printing, aligning, trimming, and binding takes 1–2 hours per book
- Quality: No printed spine, no professional cover stock, edges won't be trimmed
Ordering a Printed Copy
- Cost: Starting from roughly €8–18 for a single copy + shipping
- Time: Zero — it arrives at your door
- Quality: Professional binding, printed cover with spine text, trimmed edges, proper paper weight
- Consistency: Every copy looks identical — important if you're making books for a group
For a single personal copy, DIY can work. For anything you want to look professional — or if you need multiple copies — ordering is almost always worth it. The quality difference is significant and the price difference is small.
Pro Plan Discount
MakeMySongBook's Pro plan costs €4.99/month and gives you a 10% discount on all print orders.
On a €15 softcover songbook, that's roughly €1.50 saved per copy. Order two books and the Pro plan has already paid for itself that month. If you're printing for a band, choir, or music class — where you might order 10–50 copies — the savings add up quickly.
The Pro plan also includes additional builder features, cloud storage, and priority support. See the pricing page for full details.
Get Your Exact Price
Because prices depend on your specific page count, binding choice, and shipping destination, the best way to get an exact quote is to build your songbook and check the price at checkout.
Here's how it works:
- Open the builder and upload your song PDFs
- Organize your songs and design your cover
- Choose your binding (softcover, magazine, or spiral) and paper
- Enter your shipping address — you'll see the exact total including printing and delivery
No account needed to build and preview. The price you see at checkout is the price you pay — no hidden fees.
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Start Building a SongbookFrequently Asked Questions
Is there a minimum order?
No. You can order a single copy of your songbook. There's no minimum order requirement — print one for yourself or fifty for your choir.
How long does shipping take?
Shipping typically takes 5–10 business days depending on your location. We ship to the EU, US, UK, Australia, Canada, and many other countries. Exact delivery estimates appear at checkout.
Can I order copies for my whole band or choir?
Absolutely. You can order any quantity from 1 to 50+ copies in a single order. The per-copy cost decreases with larger orders since shipping is shared.
Do prices include shipping?
No. The prices listed on this page are for printing only. Shipping costs depend on your destination and the number of copies. You'll see the exact total — including shipping — at checkout before you pay.
Why can't you show exact prices on this page?
Printing costs depend on your exact page count, paper choice, and shipping destination. Instead of showing a fixed price list that might be wrong for your book, we calculate a real-time quote when you build your songbook. The price you see at checkout is the price you pay.
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