UberPrints vs Underground Printing
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Quick verdict
UberPrints edges it overall, winning 3 of 5 rating categories. UberPrints is cheaper to start ($8.29 vs $13.30).
Choose UberPrints if…
You’re budget group orders of 25-100 shirts. Clear prices on every product page and some of the lowest per-shirt costs for 25-100 shirts. A no-fuss choice for budget group orders.
Visit siteChoose Underground Printing if…
You’re schools, clubs and nonprofits that want a team store. A traditional screen printer with consultative service, embroidery, team stores for schools and clubs, and a two-day rush on selected styles.
Visit siteSide by side
| UberPrints | Underground Printing | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.2/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Price | 4.7/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Print quality | 3.9/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Speed | 4.2/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Ease of ordering | 4.2/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Service | 3.9/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Type of service | Budget group orders | Screen printing & team stores |
| Minimum order | None for digital; 12 for screen print & embroidery | Varies; many items none, screen print typically 12+ |
| Print methods | Digital (DTG), Screen printing, Embroidery | Screen printing, Embroidery |
| Example price | Basic tees from about $8.29 each at 50 shirts | From about $13.30 each for 12 heavy cotton tees, 1 print location |
| Turnaround | Digital often 1-2 business days before shipping | Standard production; quotes can take longer |
| Rush options | Faster shipping options | Two-day “Lightning Rush” on select styles |
| Shipping | Real-time shipping estimates at checkout | Ship or pick up at retail locations |
| Guarantee | Satisfaction guarantee | Satisfaction guarantee |
| Design tool | Full-featured online editor | Online designer plus human quotes |
| Store integrations | - | Team & fundraiser stores |
| Best for | Budget group orders of 25-100 shirts | Schools, clubs and nonprofits that want a team store |
UberPrints: pros & cons
- Low, transparent per-shirt prices
- No quote needed
- Digital orders produced quickly
- 12-piece minimum for screen printing
- Fewer premium blank options
- Less hand-holding on artwork
Underground Printing: pros & cons
- Helpful humans and real screen-printing know-how
- Team stores collect orders for you
- Embroidery available
- Quotes can be slower
- Small orders cost more per shirt