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Printify alternatives
Printify compared with 8 alternatives: Printful, Gelato, Gooten, Spreadconnect, CustomCat and 3 more.
Printify has a free plan. Paid plans start at $24.99 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly). All 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PrintifyThis tool | Free plan · from $24.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Printful | Free plan · from $24.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Gelato | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Gooten | Free | Free | Web |
| Spreadconnect | Free | Free | Web |
| CustomCat | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web |
| Prodigi | Free plan · from $47/mo | Yes | Web |
| Tapstitch | Free | Free | Web |
| Zendrop | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Printify starts at $24.99 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 8 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Printful, Gelato, 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 Printify
- Free plan · from $24.99/mo
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. Printify starts at $24.99 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
- Only Printify lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Brands that want one company to print, check and ship every order
- 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). Printify starts at $24.99 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
- Only Printify lists iOS and Android apps.
- Printify 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. Printify starts at $24.99 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
- Only Printify lists iOS and Android apps.
- Printify also covers online store.
Suits: Brands with steady order volume that want account support as they grow
- Free
Spreadconnect
Spreadshirt's print-on-demand service, formerly SPOD
- Spreadconnect is free. Printify starts at $24.99 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
- Only Printify lists iOS and Android apps.
- Printify also covers online store.
Suits: Shopify and TikTok Shop sellers who want fast US or EU production
- 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). Printify starts at $24.99 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
- Only Printify lists iOS and Android apps.
- Printify also covers online store.
Suits: High-volume T-shirt sellers who want lower wholesale prices
- 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). Printify starts at $24.99 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
- Only Printify lists iOS and Android apps.
- Printify 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. Printify starts at $24.99 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
- Only Printify lists iOS and Android apps.
- Tapstitch also covers dropshipping.
- Printify also covers online store.
Suits: Clothing brands that want heavier, fashion-cut blanks than standard POD tees
- Free plan · from $49/mo
Zendrop
Dropshipping supplier with a 1M+ catalog, US warehouses and POD
- Zendrop starts at $49 per month (Pro). Printify starts at $24.99 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
- Only Printify lists iOS and Android apps.
- Zendrop also covers dropshipping.
- Printify also covers online store.
Suits: Shopify and TikTok Shop dropshippers who want US warehouse shipping
Limits worth knowing in Printify
- Product and shipping costs are charged per order: the pricing page's example tee costs $8.77 to fulfill with one print, before shipping and taxes.
- Premium is non-refundable and must be cancelled before the renewal date to avoid the next charge.
- A custom API integration, branded customer support and an account manager come only with Enterprise.
- The Android app lacks some iPhone features, such as AI mockups and manual orders, which Printify says are coming.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Printify?
The alternatives to Printify in this directory are Printful, Gelato, Gooten, Spreadconnect, CustomCat, Prodigi, Tapstitch and Zendrop. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Printify.
Is there a free alternative to Printify?
Yes. Gooten, Spreadconnect and Tapstitch are free to use. Printful, Gelato, CustomCat, Prodigi and Zendrop have a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.