The Mpix Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Mpix in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Mpix
The Insider’s Guide
Photo lab printing prints, wall art, books and gifts to order
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among print-on-demand and dropshipping services, read from Mpix’s own pages.
Made by Mpix · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Mpix’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Mpix’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 16 of the 70 other print-on-demand and dropshipping services we grade
Mpix is a professional photo printing lab in Kansas and Missouri that makes prints, wall art, photo books, cards and gifts from customers' own photos. It sells directly to shoppers and has a business service for bulk and quote-based orders. There is no subscription, and each order is priced by product.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Mpix, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating on record, but there is nothing to set up: upload photos and order.
- 1
Best for photo prints, wall art and gifts for yourself or a client
It is a shop for its own customers, with no store integrations or white-label dropshipping on the pages we read, and shipping is US-only.
- 2
It is free
Mpix has no paid plan at all. No subscription: an account is free and each order is charged per product, with photo prints listed from $0.39.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Photo prints
Prints in over 30 sizes on archival papers, plus giclee, wallet, black-and-white and matted prints.
- 5
Wall art
Canvas, framed, metal, wood and acrylic prints, posters, and extra-large and textile formats for larger spaces.
- 6
Books, cards and gifts
Photo books and albums, holiday and DIY cards, calendars, blankets, mugs, puzzles and ornaments printed from uploaded photos.
- 7
A 2.2 GPA, above 16 of 70
That is against the other print-on-demand and dropshipping services we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Mpix is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Mpix at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Mpix, since 2003
- Category
- Print on Demand & Dropshipping
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for photo prints, wall art and gifts for yourself or a client
Mpix is a photo lab that sells prints, wall art, books and cards by the order, with prints from $0.39. It is a shop for its own customers, with no store integrations or white-label dropshipping on the pages we read, and shipping is US-only.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Photo prints start at $0.39 and the rest is priced by product and size. No subscription, and business volume pricing is quote-based. |
| Free plan and trial | C | An account is free, with 18 months of free image storage, but everything you print is paid for. |
| Features | C | Prints, wall art, books, cards, gifts and business printing. It does not offer store connections or dropshipping for resellers. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record, but there is nothing to set up: upload photos and order. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, with no integrations listed. The shipping page covers US destinations only. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Mpix is for
- Fits if you want photo prints and albums for yourself, delivered in the US
- Works for people who want free color correction on prints
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want to dropship, as there are no store integrations or white-label shipping
- Skip it if you live outside the US, since the shipping page covers US destinations only
- Pricey if you order small, as standard shipping is $9.99 and only orders over $45 ship free
- Watch out: business volume pricing is not published
Good to know
Good for
- Individuals printing their own photos as gifts or wall art
- Photographers or small businesses wanting US-made prints
- Companies ordering photo books or wall art in bulk
Worth knowing
- Mpix prints for its own customers and has no store integrations or white-label dropshipping on the pages read.
- US standard shipping is $9.99, free on orders over $45; economy is $4.99 and expedited is $19.99.
- Production happens in Kansas and Missouri, and the shipping page covers US destinations only.
- Business volume pricing is quote-based, with no published rates.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Mpix is free to use.
No subscription, and business volume pricing is quote-based.
Pay per order
$0
No subscription. Product prices vary by item and size, with photo prints starting at $0.39.
The free plan
No subscription: an account is free and each order is charged per product, with photo prints listed from $0.39.
Read from mpix.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Photo lab printing prints, wall art, books and gifts to order. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: online store, print on demand.
Prints, wall art, books, cards, gifts and business printing.
- Photo prints
- Prints in over 30 sizes on archival papers, plus giclee, wallet, black-and-white and matted prints.
- Wall art
- Canvas, framed, metal, wood and acrylic prints, posters, and extra-large and textile formats for larger spaces.
- Books, cards and gifts
- Photo books and albums, holiday and DIY cards, calendars, blankets, mugs, puzzles and ornaments printed from uploaded photos.
- Business printing
- A separate business service offers volume pricing, custom quotes, print samples and dedicated support for bulk wall art and photo book orders.
- Rewards program
- The site runs a rewards program for customers, described on its own page.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Mpix is made by Mpix, and has been around since 2003.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
16/70
Other print-on-demand and dropshipping services it is graded above
Mpix's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 16 of the 70 other print-on-demand and dropshipping services we grade, and level with 16.
It stands best on ease of use (B, above 70 of 70) and worst on platforms and integrations (C, above 0).
Mpix has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 71 print-on-demand and dropshipping services we grade, cut by the letter each got. Mpix’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 7 of 70
- CFree plan and trialAbove 16 of 70
- CFeaturesAbove 3 of 70
- BEase of useAbove 70 of 70
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 70
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 68 print-on-demand and dropshipping services. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Mpix is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Mpix is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces. That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 38 of the 70 other print-on-demand and dropshipping services grade higher.
What you could not
- Printers that make and ship each order.
- Checkout, card payments and sales tax handled for you.
What this rests on. Mpix’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Pictorem, Blurb, Pixels, Fine Art America and Printful
The 5 tools Mpix is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
Pictorem
Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Wall-art print lab with white-label dropshipping and artist shops.
- Pictorem also covers dropshipping.
- 2.4GPA
Blurb
Free
Print-on-demand photo books, books, magazines and wall art.
- Only Blurb lists macOS and Windows apps.
- 2.8GPA
Pixels
Free plan · from $30/yr
Art marketplace where artists sell prints and products made on demand.
- Only Pixels lists iOS and Android apps.
- Pixels also covers digital downloads.
- 2.8GPA
Fine Art America
Free plan · from $30/yr
Art marketplace where artists sell prints and products made on demand.
- Only Fine Art America lists iOS and Android apps.
- Fine Art America also covers digital downloads.
- 3.2GPA
Printful
Free plan · from $24.99/mo
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Mpix free?
Yes. Mpix is free to use.
How much does Mpix cost?
Mpix lists one plan. Pay per order: $0.
What platforms does Mpix work on?
Mpix is available on Web.
Does Mpix have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Mpix is listed for Web.
Does Mpix have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Mpix is listed for Web.
Is Mpix open source?
Mpix is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes Mpix?
Mpix is made by a company of the same name. It dates from 2003.
What are the alternatives to Mpix?
The closest alternatives to Mpix in our directory are Pictorem, Blurb, Pixels, Fine Art America and Printful.
How does Mpix compare with other print-on-demand and dropshipping services?
Mpix's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 16 of the 70 other print-on-demand and dropshipping services we grade, and level with 16.
Is Mpix good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Mpix C for value for money. Mpix has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Mpix?
Mpix is free, so making your own would save you nothing. And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Mpix’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Mpix's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Mpix. Prices change, so check mpix.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Mpix, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/mpix
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Mpix’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Mpix is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Mpix. Prices and plans change: check mpix.com before you buy.