Printful: Print on Demand vs Printify: Print on Demand
Printful: Print on Demand and Printify: Print on Demand are both popular Shopify apps in the same category, but they're rated differently by merchants: Printful: Print on Demand is 4.7/5 from 3,207 reviews, and Printify: Print on Demand is 4.7/5 from 3,404 reviews. Both apps score identically on the EcomGuide Score (86/100), so the right pick comes down to price and fit, not track record. Printful: Print on Demand is the less expensive entry point at $24.99/mo, versus $29/mo for Printify: Print on Demand.
Full comparison
EcomGuide Score
86/100
86/100
Rating
4.7(3,207)
4.7(3,404)
Reviews
3,207
3,404
Starting price
$24.99/mo
$29/mo
Pricing
Free to install
Free to install
Free plan
— No
— No
Free trial
—
—
Best for
Custom printed and embroidered products
Widest POD catalog at low cost
Built for Shopify
— No
— No
Launched
2013
2015
Key features
- ✓Quick setup and seamless Shopify integration
- ✓Built-in design tools for creating or uploading designs
- ✓High-quality customizable print and embroidery products
- ✓Custom branding options including packaging and pack-ins
- ✓Product mockup generator
- ✓Global fulfillment and shipping
- ✓Huge product selection of 1,300+ items at competitive prices
- ✓Beginner-friendly design tools for quick creation
- ✓No inventory, no upfront costs, no production responsibilities
- ✓Automated order management
- ✓Network of print providers for global, worldwide delivery
- ✓Mockup generator for product previews
Developer
Printful Latvia AS
Printify
Integrations
Shopify AdminCheckoutAmazoneBayEtsyStorenvy
Shopify AdminAmazoneBayEtsySquarespaceTikTok
Languages
English
English
Pros
- +High product quality and reliable fulfillment praised by merchants
- +Strong custom branding options for a professional store identity
- +No upfront costs — you only pay when a product sells
- +Very large product catalog with multiple print providers to compare pricing
- +Beginner-friendly with a minimal learning curve
- +Free to install — costs are only billed when a sale is made
Cons
- -Base product and shipping costs are higher than some POD competitors
- -App interface and tooling are only available in English
- -Print quality can vary between different print providers
- -App interface is only available in English
Choose Printful: Print on Demand if…
- + You need something best suited for custom printed and embroidered products.
Choose Printify: Print on Demand if…
- + You need something best suited for widest pod catalog at low cost.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Printful: Print on Demand or Printify: Print on Demand better for Shopify?
- Printful: Print on Demand and Printify: Print on Demand are evenly matched on the EcomGuide Score (86/100 each). The right choice depends on pricing, free plan availability and which features matter most to your store.
- Which is cheaper, Printful: Print on Demand or Printify: Print on Demand?
- Printful: Print on Demand starts at $24.99/mo and Printify: Print on Demand starts at $29/mo.
- Do Printful: Print on Demand and Printify: Print on Demand have a free plan?
- Printful: Print on Demand does not have a free plan (starts at $24.99/mo). Printify: Print on Demand does not have a free plan (starts at $29/mo).
