The PODpartner Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about PODpartner 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.
PODpartner
The Insider’s Guide
Print-on-demand clothing supplier with no membership fee
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among print-on-demand and dropshipping services, read from PODpartner’s own pages.
Made by PODpartner, Inc. · 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 PODpartner’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on PODpartner’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
2.4
GPA, above 33 of the 70 other print-on-demand and dropshipping services we grade
PODpartner is a print-on-demand and dropshipping supplier focused on clothing. Sellers design garments in a browser design tool, connect a store, and PODpartner prints, packs and ships each order. Its site says there are no membership fees or order minimums, and you pay only the product and shipping cost of what sells.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about PODpartner, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You design, connect a store and order samples, so there is setup first.
- 1
Best for print-on-demand clothing with no membership fee
PODpartner is a print-on-demand clothing supplier with no membership fee and no order minimum, printing by DTG and embroidery.
- 2
It is free
PODpartner has no paid plan at all. The whole service: no membership fees or order minimums; you pay product and shipping cost for each order that sells.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Design Creator
A browser design tool for placing artwork on garments. A single print area can be up to 24 by 24 inches, with up to 21 print areas per garment.
- 5
DTG printing and embroidery
Direct-to-garment printing on a Brother GTX Pro-B printer and machine embroidery, plus HTV and a jumbo DTG option.
- 6
Store integrations
The homepage lists Shopify, Etsy, Wix and WooCommerce, and its FAQ also names Squarespace.
- 7
A 2.4 GPA, above 33 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
PODpartner is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
PODpartner at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- PODpartner, Inc., since 2019
- Category
- Print on Demand & Dropshipping
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for print-on-demand clothing with no membership fee
PODpartner is a print-on-demand clothing supplier with no membership fee and no order minimum, printing by DTG and embroidery. It is clothing only, a 190GSM unisex T-shirt starts at USD 10.31 and a fleece-lined hoodie at USD 24.96, and shipping is charged per order.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No membership fee, but a basic T-shirt starts at USD 10.31 and a hoodie at USD 24.96 before shipping, so cost sits in the middle. |
| Free plan and trial | B | The whole service has no membership fee and no order minimum. You pay product and shipping on orders that sell. |
| Features | C | Design Creator, DTG printing, embroidery, store integrations, custom branding and fulfillment. Clothing only, which is a narrower catalog. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating is on record. You design, connect a store and order samples, so there is setup first. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web only, with Shopify, Etsy, Wix and WooCommerce. |
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 PODpartner is for
- Fits if you sell printed or embroidered clothing on Shopify or Etsy
- Works for sellers who want no monthly fee
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you sell mugs or posters, as it is clothing only
- Pricey if you sell cheap tees: the base cost starts at USD 10.31
- Watch out: shipping is charged per order and the rates are on a separate page
- Watch out: base costs vary by item, so check each product
Good to know
Good for
- Clothing brands that want embroidery and large print areas as well as standard prints
- Sellers on Shopify, Etsy, Wix or WooCommerce who want no monthly fee
Worth knowing
- 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.
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
PODpartner is free to use.
The whole service has no membership fee and no order minimum.
Free
$0
Design tool, store integration and fulfillment with no subscription; each order is charged at the product's base cost plus shipping.
The free plan
The whole service: no membership fees or order minimums; you pay product and shipping cost for each order that sells.
Read from podpartner.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
Print-on-demand clothing supplier with no membership fee. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: online store, print on demand, dropshipping.
Design Creator, DTG printing, embroidery, store integrations, custom branding and fulfillment.
- Design Creator
- A browser design tool for placing artwork on garments. A single print area can be up to 24 by 24 inches, with up to 21 print areas per garment.
- DTG printing and embroidery
- Direct-to-garment printing on a Brother GTX Pro-B printer and machine embroidery, plus HTV and a jumbo DTG option.
- Store integrations
- The homepage lists Shopify, Etsy, Wix and WooCommerce, and its FAQ also names Squarespace.
- Custom branding
- Branding materials produced with each order to shape the unboxing experience.
- Fulfillment
- The site says 98% of orders are fulfilled within 48 hours, with three shipping methods worldwide.
- Apparel catalog
- Men's and women's T-shirts, long sleeves, hoodies, sweatshirts, tank tops, jackets, shorts, pants and hats.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Shopify
- Etsy
- Wix
- WooCommerce
PODpartner is made by PODpartner, Inc., and has been around since 2019.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
33/70
Other print-on-demand and dropshipping services it is graded above
PODpartner's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 33 of the 70 other print-on-demand and dropshipping services we grade, and level with 11.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 30 of 70) and worst on ease of use (C, above 1).
PODpartner 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. PODpartner’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 7 of 70
- BFree plan and trialAbove 30 of 70
- CFeaturesAbove 3 of 70
- CEase of useAbove 1 of 70
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 19 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. PODpartner 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
PODpartner is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
What you could not
- Printers that make and ship each order.
- Suppliers who ship each order for you.
- Checkout, card payments and sales tax handled for you.
What this rests on. PODpartner’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
Printify, Printful, Gooten, Gelato and CustomCat
The 5 tools PODpartner is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.4GPA
Printify
Free plan · from $24.99/mo
Print-on-demand marketplace with 2,000+ products and 70+ printers.
- Only Printify lists iOS and Android apps.
- PODpartner also covers dropshipping.
- 3.2GPA
Printful
Free plan · from $24.99/mo
Print-on-demand company that makes and ships orders in-house.
- PODpartner also covers dropshipping.
- 3.0GPA
Gooten
Free
Print-on-demand network that routes orders to vetted printers.
- PODpartner also covers online store and dropshipping.
- 3.0GPA
Gelato
Free plan · from $19.99/mo
Print-on-demand service that prints orders near the buyer.
- PODpartner also covers online store and dropshipping.
- 3.0GPA
CustomCat
Free plan · from $25/mo
US print-on-demand printer with wholesale prices and a PRO plan.
- PODpartner also covers online store and dropshipping.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
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 PODpartner free?
Yes. PODpartner is free to use.
How much does PODpartner cost?
PODpartner lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does PODpartner work on?
PODpartner is available on Web.
Does PODpartner have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. PODpartner is listed for Web.
Does PODpartner have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. PODpartner is listed for Web.
Is PODpartner open source?
PODpartner is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does PODpartner integrate with?
PODpartner's listing names Shopify, Etsy, Wix and WooCommerce. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes PODpartner?
PODpartner is made by PODpartner, Inc. It dates from 2019.
What are the alternatives to PODpartner?
The closest alternatives to PODpartner in our directory are Printify, Printful, Gooten, Gelato and CustomCat.
How does PODpartner compare with other print-on-demand and dropshipping services?
PODpartner's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 33 of the 70 other print-on-demand and dropshipping services we grade, and level with 11.
Is PODpartner good value for money?
ToolGPA grades PODpartner C for value for money. PODpartner has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of PODpartner?
PODpartner 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 PODpartner’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 PODpartner'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 PODpartner, Inc. Prices change, so check podpartner.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.
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tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- PODpartner, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/podpartner
- 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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- Printful Insider's GuidePrint-on-demand company that makes and ships orders in-house3.2 GPA
Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what PODpartner’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. PODpartner is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by PODpartner, Inc. Prices and plans change: check podpartner.com before you buy.