Custom t-shirt printers, compared

There are two very different kinds of shirt company: group-order printers (you buy shirts for people) and print-on-demand services (you sell shirts to customers). Filter by what you need, or take the 6-question printer finder.

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Custom Ink

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 · Best for teams, schools, reunions and companies that want it done right the first time

The best-known name for group shirts: an easy design lab, all-inclusive quotes, a free artwork review and a guaranteed delivery date. Not the cheapest, but the most reliable.

Minimum order
None on select styles; others vary
Print methods
Screen printing, Digital (DTG), Embroidery
Turnaround
About 2 weeks standard
Example price
All-inclusive quote (set-up included)
Quote-based; all-inclusive pricingVisit site Full review

RushOrderTees

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 · Best for events and launches with a hard deadline

Upfront pricing and genuinely fast production (including two-business-day delivery on eligible shirts) make RushOrderTees our pick when the date matters.

Minimum order
None on digital prints; screen printing for bigger runs
Print methods
Screen printing, Digital (DTG), Embroidery
Turnaround
Free standard shipping options; rush available
Example price
From about $10.41/shirt for 50 classic tees
From $10.41 per shirtVisit site Full review

UberPrints

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.2 · Best for 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.

Minimum order
None for digital; 12 for screen print & embroidery
Print methods
Digital (DTG), Screen printing, Embroidery
Turnaround
Digital often 1-2 business days before shipping
Example price
Basic tees from about $8.29 each at 50 shirts
From $8.29 per shirtVisit site Full review

Vistaprint

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.0 · Best for small businesses ordering shirts alongside other branded materials

Handy if you already buy business cards and signs there: no minimum for DTG and heat transfer, screen printing from six pieces, and a live preview on different fabrics.

Minimum order
None for DTG & heat transfer; 6 for screen printing
Print methods
Digital (DTG), Heat transfer, Screen printing, Embroidery
Turnaround
About 2-8 business days
Example price
DTG from about $13.99 a shirt
From $13.99 per shirtVisit site Full review

4imprint

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.1 · Best for company swag and promo apparel in volume

A giant promotional-products catalog with low prices at volume. Shirts start from a few dollars at higher quantities, with set-up fees disclosed up front.

Minimum order
Usually 18-36 pieces
Print methods
Screen printing, Embroidery, Full-color transfer
Turnaround
Standard production + ground shipping
Example price
About $5.99-$12.19 per shirt depending on style and quantity
From $5.99 per shirtVisit site Full review

Underground Printing

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.0 · Best for 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.

Minimum order
Varies; many items none, screen print typically 12+
Print methods
Screen printing, Embroidery
Turnaround
Standard production; quotes can take longer
Example price
From about $13.30 each for 12 heavy cotton tees, 1 print location
From $13.30 per shirtVisit site Full review

Zazzle

★★★★★★★★★★ 3.9 · Best for one personalized shirt or a quick gift

A marketplace of ready-made designs plus a simple editor: the easiest way to get one personalized shirt. Watch for its frequent sitewide sales.

Minimum order
None
Print methods
Digital (DTG)
Turnaround
Quick production; ships in days
Example price
Around $17+ per shirt; frequent 15-30% sales
From $17 per shirtVisit site Full review

Printful

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.2 · Best for 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.

Minimum order
None
Print methods
DTG, DTF, Embroidery, All-over print
Turnaround
About 2-5 business days to fulfill
Example price
Tees from about $17.95 base cost (branding +$1-$3)
From $17.95 per shirtVisit site Full review

Printify

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.1 · Best for sellers who want the lowest base cost and lots of products

A print-on-demand network of independent print providers: you choose the provider by price, location and quality, which usually means lower base costs than Printful.

Minimum order
None
Print methods
DTG, DTF, Embroidery, Sublimation, All-over print
Turnaround
About 2-7 business days, depending on provider
Example price
Tees from about $11.43 base cost
From $11.43 per shirtVisit site Full review

Fourthwall

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.2 · Best for youTubers, streamers and creators with an audience

A free storefront and merch platform for creators, with native YouTube, Twitch, TikTok and Discord integrations, memberships and digital products alongside print-on-demand.

Minimum order
None
Print methods
DTG, Screen printing (bulk drops), Embroidery
Turnaround
Varies by product and region
Example price
Base costs from about $9.25
From $9.25 per shirtVisit site Full review

Bonfire

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.1 · Best for fundraisers, nonprofits and community campaigns

Campaign-based selling for fundraisers and causes: set a price, share the link for up to 21 days, and Bonfire prints the batch and ships to every buyer. No fees beyond the base cost.

Minimum order
None
Print methods
Screen printing (batched), DTG
Turnaround
7-14 days from order to delivery, depending on batch
Example price
Profit = your price − base cost
You set the price; Bonfire keeps the base costVisit site Full review

Redbubble

★★★★★★★★★★ 3.9 · Best for artists who want exposure without running a store

An artist marketplace with built-in shoppers: upload designs, set your markup, and Redbubble handles printing, shipping and customer service. Margins are modest.

Minimum order
None
Print methods
DTG, Sublimation
Turnaround
Ships in a few days from regional printers
Example price
You earn your markup over the base price
Free to upload; you set a markupVisit site Full review

Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.1 · Best for 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.

Minimum order
None
Print methods
DTG, DTF, Embroidery
Turnaround
Local production in many countries
Example price
Base cost varies by product and country
Base cost varies by countryVisit site Full review

How we rate printers

Each service is scored on price, print quality, speed, ease of ordering and service, using published prices and terms checked in October 2026. See how we compare.