Alternatives · Print on Demand
Printful alternatives
Printful compared with 7 alternatives: Printify, Gelato, Gooten, CustomCat, Spreadconnect and 2 more.
Printful has a free plan. Paid plans start at $24.99 per month (Growth), free once sales reach $12K a year. All 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PrintfulThis tool | Free plan · from $24.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Printify | Free plan · from $24.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Gelato | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Gooten | Free | Free | Web |
| CustomCat | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web |
| Spreadconnect | Free | Free | Web |
| Prodigi | Free plan · from $47/mo | Yes | Web |
| Tapstitch | Free | Free | Web |
Price against what you get
Printful starts at $1 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 7 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Printify scores higher without starting lower. Gooten, Spreadconnect and Tapstitch start lower without scoring higher.
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 Printful
- Free plan · from $24.99/mo
Printify
Print-on-demand marketplace with 2,000+ products and 70+ printers
- Printify starts at $24.99 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly). Printful starts at $24.99 per month (Growth), free once sales reach $12K a year.
- Only Printify lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Etsy and Shopify sellers who want printed merch without holding stock
- Free plan · from $19.99/mo
Gelato
Print-on-demand service that prints orders near the buyer
- Gelato starts at $19.99 per month, billed annually ($29.99 billed monthly). Printful starts at $24.99 per month (Growth), free once sales reach $12K a year.
- Printful also covers online store.
Suits: Sellers with buyers in many countries who want shorter delivery distances
- Free
Gooten
Print-on-demand network that routes orders to vetted printers
- Gooten is free. Printful starts at $24.99 per month (Growth), free once sales reach $12K a year.
- Printful also covers online store.
Suits: Brands with steady order volume that want account support as they grow
- Free plan · from $25/mo
CustomCat
US print-on-demand printer with wholesale prices and a PRO plan
- CustomCat starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). Printful starts at $24.99 per month (Growth), free once sales reach $12K a year.
- Printful also covers online store.
Suits: High-volume T-shirt sellers who want lower wholesale prices
- Free
Spreadconnect
Spreadshirt's print-on-demand service, formerly SPOD
- Spreadconnect is free. Printful starts at $24.99 per month (Growth), free once sales reach $12K a year.
- Printful also covers online store.
Suits: Shopify and TikTok Shop sellers who want fast US or EU production
- Free plan · from $47/mo
Prodigi
Print-on-demand platform for wall art, prints and gifts, with an API
- Prodigi starts at $47 per month, billed annually ($55 billed monthly). Printful starts at $24.99 per month (Growth), free once sales reach $12K a year.
- Printful also covers online store.
Suits: Artists and photographers selling prints, canvas and framed wall art
- Free
Tapstitch
Print-on-demand clothing maker with its own blank garments
- Tapstitch is free. Printful starts at $24.99 per month (Growth), free once sales reach $12K a year.
- Tapstitch also covers dropshipping.
- Printful also covers online store.
Suits: Clothing brands that want heavier, fashion-cut blanks than standard POD tees
Limits worth knowing in Printful
- Products are paid per order plus shipping and taxes: the Bella + Canvas 3001 unisex T-shirt page lists $11.92, which includes one print.
- Extra print placements, labels, premium images and embroidery digitization ($2.95 to $6.50 per design, once) all cost extra.
- Free plan sample orders are limited to 1 a month with up to 3 items, at 20% off.
- Quick Stores work only for sellers with US tax residency and buyers with US shipping addresses.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Printful?
The alternatives to Printful in this directory are Printify, Gelato, Gooten, CustomCat, Spreadconnect, Prodigi and Tapstitch. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Printful.
Is there a free alternative to Printful?
Yes. Gooten, Spreadconnect and Tapstitch are free to use. Printify, Gelato, CustomCat and Prodigi have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Printful alternatives work on Android?
The Printful listing does not include an Android app. Printify lists one.
Which Printful alternatives work on iOS?
The Printful listing does not include an iOS app. Printify lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.