Alternatives · Print on Demand
PODpartner alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best PODpartner alternative for most people is Printify (3.4 GPA), first in our ranking of print-on-demand and dropshipping services. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Up to 5 stores per account."
PODpartner compared with 5 alternatives: Printify, Printful, Gooten, Gelato and CustomCat.
PODpartner is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
Price against what you get
PODpartner has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Printify, Printful and Gelato score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from PODpartner
Printify
Print-on-demand marketplace with 2,000+ products and 70+ printers
- Printify starts at $24.99 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
- Printify also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Printify does not cover dropshipping, which PODpartner does.
Suits: Etsy and Shopify sellers who want printed merch without holding stock
Printful
Print-on-demand company that makes and ships orders in-house
- Printful starts at $24.99 per month (Growth), free once sales reach $12K a year.
- Printful does not cover dropshipping, which PODpartner does.
Suits: Brands that want one company to print, check and ship every order
Gooten
Print-on-demand network that routes orders to vetted printers
- Gooten is free.
- Gooten does not cover online store and dropshipping, which PODpartner does.
Suits: Brands with steady order volume that want account support as they grow
Gelato
Print-on-demand service that prints orders near the buyer
- Gelato starts at $19.99 per month, billed annually ($29.99 billed monthly).
- Gelato does not cover online store and dropshipping, which PODpartner does.
Suits: Sellers with buyers in many countries who want shorter delivery distances
CustomCat
US print-on-demand printer with wholesale prices and a PRO plan
- CustomCat starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- CustomCat does not cover online store and dropshipping, which PODpartner does.
Suits: High-volume T-shirt sellers who want lower wholesale prices
Limits worth knowing in PODpartner
- Clothing only; it is not a general product catalog.
- Base costs vary by item: the homepage shows a 190GSM unisex T-shirt from USD 10.31 and a fleece-lined hoodie from USD 24.96.
- Shipping is charged per order; the homepage does not give rates, which are on a separate shipping page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to PODpartner?
The alternatives to PODpartner in this directory are Printify, Printful, Gooten, Gelato and CustomCat. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with PODpartner.
Is there a free alternative to PODpartner?
Yes. Gooten is free to use. Printify, Printful, Gelato and CustomCat have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which PODpartner alternatives work on Android?
The PODpartner listing does not include an Android app. Printify lists one.
Which PODpartner alternatives work on iOS?
The PODpartner listing does not include an iOS app. Printify lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.