Compare print on demand platforms
The Print-On-Demand (POD) business model is highly sought after in eCommerce. However, with several POD platforms available like Printify and Gelato, selecting the right one can be tricky. Each platform comes with its own unique set of products, services, and integrations, creating a competitive market.
Compared to Printify, Gelato provides reliable print-on-demand fulfillment by automatically routing orders to vetted partners for a single, consistent standard of quality worldwide.
Platform Costs | Gelato | Printify | |
|---|---|---|---|
Free pricing? | |||
Free pricing? | |||
Subscription plans | |||
Subscription plans | Gelato+ $19.99/month, billed $239.88 annually Up to 35% off products Limited-time offer for annual subscribers: Free shipping on orders going to the US, UK, Germany, France, Sweden, and Denmark* until December 10th | Premium: $29/mo ($24.99/mo when paid annually) Up to 20% discount on all products | |
Most affordable t-shirt | |||
Most affordable t-shirt | $8.64 in USA, $6.58 in EU | $9.5 in USA, $8.77 in EU | |
Samples | |||
Samples | 50% off on first order | No specific discount | |
Print Network | |||
Print Network | |||
Production partners | |||
Production partners | 140+ | 100+ | |
Auto selected print partner | |||
Auto selected print partner | |||
POD model | |||
POD model | Print locally with global network of partners | Print regionally with a network of partners | |
Production countries | |||
Production countries | 32 | 12 | |
Logistics partners | |||
Logistics partners | 60+ | 12+ | |
Commercial overview | |||
Commercial overview | |||
Software tools to run your business | |||
Software tools to run your business | Price Navigator, Mockup Studio, Personalization Studio | Mockup Generator, Image generator | |
24/7 Customer Support | |||
24/7 Customer Support | |||
Switcher service | |||
Switcher service | |||
Branding Options | |||
Branding Options | Neck Labels, Packaging & Inserts | Neck Labels, Inserts | |
Reviews | |||
Reviews | |||
Trustpilot | |||
Trustpilot | 4.6 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | |
Shopify | |||
Shopify | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | |
Gelato | Printify | ||
Switch from any platform in days, not weeks
Bad Botanist
"Working with Gelato has definitely helped me with reducing issues. I have way less damaged prints arriving or anything arriving at the wrong place. It has significantly reduced the amount of time I have to spend doing manual tasks."
Isabel Beard, Founder
RecombinantCulture
"The idea that I could have an easily run, global business in twenty-eight countries now around the world – the effortlessness and simplicity of that international scope is by far one of the things that I love the best about working with Gelato."
Charles Leech, Founder
Brigz Tattoos
"The biggest thing that stood out bout Gelato was the ability to ship almost anywhere in the world within three to five days. That was crucial for us as we were starting to get orders from all over. The idea of local production really aligned with our values of sustainability."
Christina and Corbin Briggs, Founders
Why choose Gelato
Gelato is the world’s leading global print-on-demand platform built for the AI era. Combining local production in 30+ countries, sustainability, and automation, Gelato empowers creators and brands to design, launch, and scale faster, powered by AI-driven design and smart order routing that reduces delivery times, costs, and carbon emissions.
The world's largest print-on-demand network
▻ Sell globally, produce locally
Your products are produced close to your customers, wherever they are.
▻ 60+ logistics partners
Our global network of logistics partners ensures your products are delivered fast.
▻ 1-click integration to the leading ecommerce platforms
Connect your store to Gelato using our integrations with Shopify, Etsy and more.
A partner that allows you to create more efficiently
▻ 100% free editing tools
Create your custom products using our suite of free tools.
▻ High-quality products
We partner with the world's leading brands to ensure the best quality products.
▻ Endless creativity with Shutterstock
Access millions of images and graphics to create unique products you can sell in your store.
Gelato | Printify | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Product Personalization | |||
Product Personalization | |||
Mockup Generation | |||
Mockup Generation | |||
Design editor | |||
Design editor | |||
Pricing tools | |||
Pricing tools | |||
Analytics | |||
Analytics | |||
Mobile app | |||
Mobile app | |||
Gelato | Printify | ||
Gelato | Printify | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Ecommerce | |||
Ecommerce | Etsy, Amazon | Etsy, Amazon | |
Site builders | |||
Site builders | Shopify, Wix, WooCommerce, Squarespace and more | Shopify, Wix, WooCommerce, Squarespace and more | |
Manual orders | |||
Manual orders | |||
Custom API | |||
Custom API | |||
Number of stores per account | |||
Number of stores per account | up to 25 | up to 10 | |
Gelato | Printify | ||
Read more about Printify
Gildan 5000 t-shirt shipped to USA | Gelato | Printify | |
|---|---|---|---|
Price of t-shirt | |||
Price of t-shirt | $8.64 | $9.5 | |
Economy Shipping | |||
Economy Shipping | $3.99 | $3.99 | |
Product + Shipping | |||
Product + Shipping | $12.63 | $13.49 | |
Profit at sales price $25 | |||
Profit at sales price $25 | $12.37 | $11.51 | |
Monthly profit selling 50 units | |||
Monthly profit selling 50 units | $618 | $575.5 | |
Gelato | Printify | ||
Leverage the Gelato+ subscription and get instant access to great software tools
Generate stunning product images in seconds that convert, all while eliminating expensive photoshoots. Our AI creates photorealistic mockups with perfect lighting, shadows, and context.
Launch entire product collections instantly across multiple platforms with AI. Scale your catalog from dozens to thousands of products in minutes, not months.
Discover how Price Navigator can help you optimize your pricing strategy and increase your profitability. Turn your pricing into a growth driver with Price Navigator.
Get unlimited access to professional stock images optimized for print-on-demand. Every image is commercially licensed, print-ready, and perfectly sized for Gelato products.
The Gelato app makes it easy for you to manage your business on the go. Track orders, create designs with AI, and manage your business — all from your pocket.
AI-powered migration tool that automatically maps your existing products from Shopify, Etsy and more to Gelato's catalog. Transfer your entire store without manual work, downtime, or lost sales.
Save time while Personalization Studio automates design tasks for you. No more manual adjustments, focus on creativity while we handle the customization.
Personalize your orders with custom packaging inserts and branded labels. A cost effective marketing channel with guaranteed reach. Inserts and labels start at $0.49 each.
Create high-resolution product mockups for T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, posters, canvas, phone cases and more - ready for store listings, ads, and social. Download premium scenes with Gelato+.
▻ Growth strategy reviews
Quarterly business insights and recommendations tailored to your store’s performance
▻ Seamless integrations & migrations
Technical support for APIs, marketplaces, and product listings.
▻ Priority 24/7 support
Direct escalation to resolve issues fast.
FAQs: Printify vs Gelato
