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Printful: Print on Demand

Sell custom print and embroidery items with no upfront costs

Prodigi: Print on Demand

Global print on demand platform. Local printing & dropshipping

Printful: Print on Demand

Sell custom print and embroidery items with no upfront costs

Prodigi: Print on Demand

Global print on demand platform. Local printing & dropshipping

Overview

Overview

What is Printful: Print on Demand?

Printful is a leading print-on-demand (POD) platform that integrates with Shopify, WooCommerce, and other eCommerce tools. It handles printing, warehousing, and shipping for custom products like apparel, accessories, and home goods.

Key Strengths:

  • White-label packaging and branding options
  • Global fulfillment centers for faster shipping
  • High-quality product catalog with mockup generator

What is Prodigi: Print on Demand?

Prodigi (formerly Printify) is a print-on-demand service offering dropshipping for Shopify, Etsy, and Wix stores. It connects merchants with a network of global print providers for customizable products.

Key Strengths:

  • Competitive pricing with multiple supplier options
  • Wide product range including wall art and phone cases
  • API and automation features for scaling businesses

Rating

Rating

7,508 Reviews
9.1
59 Reviews
6.7

Pricing

Pricing

  • $24.99 / Month
  • Free Plan Available
  • Free App
  • Free Plan Available

Features

Features

  • Custom branding
  • Quick set-up
  • Design tools
  • High-quality products
  • Product fulfillment
  • Global sourcing
  • Automatic fulfilment
  • Global dropshipping
  • Local printing
  • Custom merchandise
  • Unlimited stock

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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
  • Global fulfillment network with integration across 50+ print facilities in 10+ countries
  • Ability to print any digital image onto any physical product and dropship globally
  • Unlimited stock, with the company buying stock to ensure fulfillment is not a worry
  • Automatic order fulfillment with an option to pause an order to add personalized artwork
  • No technical skills required to get started, with support available

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
  • Poor Shopify app interface and speed
  • Customer support mentioned the Shopify app is outdated

Launched

Launched

Nov 24, 2013
Nov 17, 2019

Developer

Developer

Apps:

1

Average Rating:

4.7

Reviews:

7,508

Apps:

1

Average Rating:

4.1

Reviews:

59

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Which has better shipping times: Printful or Prodigi?

    Printful typically offers faster shipping (2–7 business days in the US) due to in-house fulfillment, while Prodigi’s times vary by third-party supplier (3–10 business days).

  • Does Prodigi support custom branding like Printful?

    Printful includes free custom branding (packaging, labels), while Prodigi charges extra for branded packaging depending on the supplier.

  • Can I sell internationally with both platforms?

    Yes—Printful and Prodigi both ship globally, but tax and duty costs may apply. Printful has more fulfillment centers for localized shipping.

  • Which platform offers more product variety?

    Prodigi provides a broader catalog (e.g., wall art, tech accessories), while Printful focuses on apparel and home goods with premium quality.

  • Is Prodigi cheaper than Printful?

    Prodigi often has lower base prices, but costs vary by supplier. Printful’s pricing includes quality control and consistent fulfillment.

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