Alternatives · Print on Demand
Scalable Press alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Scalable Press 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."
Scalable Press compared with 7 alternatives: Printful, Printify, Gooten, CustomCat, Dreamship and 2 more.
Scalable Press is free to use. 6 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scalable PressThis tool | Free | Free | Web |
| Printful | Free plan · from $24.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Printify | Free plan · from $24.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Gooten | Free | Free | Web |
| CustomCat | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web |
| Dreamship | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Gearment | Free | Free | Web |
| Swag Pro (formerly Printfection) | Paid | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Scalable Press has no paid plan and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Printify scores 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 Scalable Press
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 also covers online store.
- Printful does not cover dropshipping, which Scalable Press does.
Suits: Brands that want one company to print, check and ship every order
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 also covers online store.
- Printify does not cover dropshipping, which Scalable Press does.
Suits: Etsy and Shopify sellers who want printed merch without holding stock
Gooten
Print-on-demand network that routes orders to vetted printers
- Gooten is free.
- Gooten does not cover dropshipping, which Scalable Press does.
Suits: Brands with steady order volume that want account support as they grow
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 dropshipping, which Scalable Press does.
Suits: High-volume T-shirt sellers who want lower wholesale prices
Dreamship
Print-on-demand fulfillment for online stores and marketplaces
- Dreamship starts at $19.99 per month, billed annually ($239.88).
- Dreamship also covers online store.
Suits: Sellers starting with one or two stores who want no monthly fee
Gearment
US print-on-demand fulfillment with volume-based pricing tiers
- Gearment is free.
- Gearment also covers shipping labels and amazon selling.
Suits: Sellers on Etsy, Amazon, TikTok Shop or Shopify who want US-based printing without a monthly fee
Swag Pro (formerly Printfection)
Branded swag ordering, storage and shipping platform for companies
- Swag Pro (formerly Printfection) has no free plan, unlike Scalable Press.
- Swag Pro (formerly Printfection) also covers reports and inventory.
- Swag Pro (formerly Printfection) does not cover dropshipping, which Scalable Press does.
Suits: Marketing, HR and sales teams that send swag to many recipients
Limits worth knowing in Scalable Press
- The API page shows a plain white shirt in full color at $5.50 per shirt as an example; costs vary by item and quantity.
- Estimator prices exclude shipping and may differ at order time.
- Embroidery is labeled new on the home page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Scalable Press?
The alternatives to Scalable Press in this directory are Printful, Printify, Gooten, CustomCat, Dreamship, Gearment and Swag Pro (formerly Printfection). Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Scalable Press.
Is there a free alternative to Scalable Press?
Yes. Gooten and Gearment are free to use. Printful, Printify, CustomCat and Dreamship have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Scalable Press alternatives work on Android?
The Scalable Press listing does not include an Android app. Printify lists one.
Which Scalable Press alternatives work on iOS?
The Scalable Press 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.