Gelato vs Printful
Gelato
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Quick verdict
Printful edges it overall, winning 3 of 5 rating categories.
Choose Gelato if…
You’re stores with customers in many countries. Print-on-demand with production partners in dozens of countries, so orders are printed close to the customer: faster and cheaper international shipping.
Visit siteChoose Printful if…
You’re brands that care about consistent quality and branded unboxing. The premium print-on-demand choice: Printful prints in its own facilities, offers branding (labels, pack-ins) and plugs into Shopify, Etsy and WooCommerce.
Visit siteSide by side
| Gelato | Printful | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.1/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Price | 4/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Print quality | 4/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Speed | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Ease of ordering | 4.2/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Service | 3.9/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Type of service | Global print-on-demand | Print-on-demand |
| Minimum order | None | None |
| Print methods | DTG, DTF, Embroidery | DTG, DTF, Embroidery, All-over print |
| Example price | Base cost varies by product and country | Tees from about $17.95 base cost (branding +$1-$3) |
| Turnaround | Local production in many countries | About 2-5 business days to fulfill |
| Rush options | Express shipping options | Faster shipping options |
| Shipping | Printed locally in 30+ countries | Calculated per order; ships worldwide |
| Guarantee | Reprints for production errors | Reprints for print or product defects |
| Design tool | Mockups and design editor | Mockup generator & design maker |
| Store integrations | Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce and more | Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce, Amazon and more |
| Best for | Stores with customers in many countries | Brands that care about consistent quality and branded unboxing |
Gelato: pros & cons
- Local printing cuts international delivery times
- Lower overseas shipping costs
- Optional paid plan with discounts
- US-only sellers may not benefit much
- Catalog smaller than Printify’s
Printful: pros & cons
- Consistent quality from in-house facilities
- Branded labels, inserts and packaging
- Excellent store integrations
- Higher base costs mean thinner margins
- Shipping costs can be steep