Printful: Print on Demand
Sell custom print and embroidery items with no upfront costs
Print Melon ‑ Print on Demand
Print on demand: Easy, reliable, profitable
Printful: Print on Demand
Sell custom print and embroidery items with no upfront costs
Print Melon ‑ Print on Demand
Print on demand: Easy, reliable, profitable
Overview
Overview
What is Printful: Print on Demand?
Printful is a leading print-on-demand (POD) and dropshipping service that integrates seamlessly with Shopify, Wix, and other eCommerce platforms. It handles printing, warehousing, and shipping, allowing merchants to focus on sales.
Key Strengths:
- High-quality printing and fulfillment
- Direct Shopify integration
- Branding customization (packaging, inserts)
- Global fulfillment centers
What is Print Melon ‑ Print on Demand?
Print Melon is a specialized POD service focused on high-quality printing and fast fulfillment. It supports Shopify store owners with unique product offerings and streamlined order processing.
Key Strengths:
- Premium print quality with quick turnaround times.
- Exclusive product designs and customization options.
- Dedicated Shopify app for easy store integration.
Rating
Rating
Pricing
Pricing
Features
Features
- Custom branding
- Quick set-up
- Design tools
- High-quality products
- Product fulfillment
- Global sourcing
- Seamless integration
- Fast shipping
- Customized products
- Extensive testing
Pros
Pros
- No upfront costs to start a business
- Wide range of products: t-shirts, wall art, blankets, and more
- Dropshipping: Printful handles printing, packaging, and shipping
- High-quality products with good reviews
- Easy to set up and use, with intuitive design tools
- Custom branding options including packaging and packing slips
- Multiple sourcing locations: Australia, Canada, Spain, Japan, Latvia, Mexico, United States
- Good customer support with fast response times
- Seamless integration with platforms like Shopify
- Educational videos and resources to support setup
- Fast order fulfillment and shipping times
- Positive user feedback on product quality and consistency
- Seamless integration with Shopify store
- User-friendly app interface
- Wide variety of products available (apparel, mugs, bags, accessories)
- Ability to add branding and private labeling options
- Rapid delivery of orders, all items ship from California
- Extensive quality testing for products
- Affordable prices compared to competitors
- Full selection of product colors
- Responsive customer service
Cons
Cons
- Some users report high shipping costs impacting profitability
- Issues with syncing products to platforms like Shopify, especially for larger inventories
- Difficulties in uploading artwork and creating mockups
- Limited diversity in product mock-ups
- Complaints about product inventory visibility and consistency
- Customer service can sometimes be unresponsive or slow
- Integration issues between Printful and other e-commerce platforms
- Site performance issues: slow loading times and occasional lock-ups
- Limited availability of larger product sizes (eg, 3X to 5X)
- Lack of support for languages other than English
- Report of slow delivery times (3 weeks in one review)
- Issues with printing quality (iron-on prints that come off after several washes)
- Inconsistent printing results compared to online previews
- Limited advanced design options in the design studio
Categories
Categories
Launched
Launched
Developer
Developer
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Reviews:2,241
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Make Your Choice
Make Your Choice
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Which platform has faster shipping, Printful or Print Melon?
Print Melon typically offers faster production times (2-3 business days), while Printful's shipping varies by location and product.
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Does Printful or Print Melon offer better product quality?
Both provide high-quality prints, but Printful is known for premium branding options, while Print Melon focuses on speed and affordability.
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Can I use both Printful and Print Melon on Shopify?
Yes, Shopify allows integration with multiple POD apps, so you can leverage both platforms for different products.
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Which platform is cheaper for bulk orders?
Print Melon generally has lower base costs, while Printful may offer discounts for high-volume sellers.
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Do Printful and Print Melon support international shipping?
Yes, both offer global shipping, but rates and delivery times vary by destination.
