Printify vs Printful: a provider network or a single fixed catalog
By Jean Luc Poitier, SEO and growth marketing strategist · Tapstitch Reviews · Updated October 5, 2026
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Printify vs Printful at a glance
| Compared on | Printify | Printful |
|---|---|---|
| Who prints | Network of independent print providers | Printful (prices and placements set by Printful) |
| Bella + Canvas 3001 tee | From $11.29 ($9.04 with Premium) | $11.92 (up to $19.92) |
| Comfort Colors 1717 tee | From $12.65 ($10.93 with Premium) | $15.60 (up to $21.60) |
| Gildan 18500 hoodie | From $21.58 ($15.89 with Premium) | $22.63 (up to $30.63) |
| Subscription | Premium $39/mo or $24.99/mo billed yearly, up to 33% off | Growth $24.99/mo, free at $12K/yr sales, up to 33% off |
| US shipping, tee | From $3.99, depends on provider | $4.95 first, +$2.20 each extra |
| Print methods | DTG listed on both tees compared | DTG, DTF, embroidery, all-over print |
| Branding | Neck labels, branded inserts | Inside label $0.99, outside label $2.49 |
| Trustpilot invited (Sep to Oct 2026) | 4.76 (n=41) | 4.89 (n=37) |
| Trustpilot unprompted (Sep to Oct 2026) | 1.0 (n=9) | 1.15 (n=13) |
| Trustpilot overall | 4.5 (7,665 reviews) | 4.2 (7,908 reviews) |
| Shopify App Store | 4.7 (4,338 reviews) | 4.8 (3,903 reviews) |
Figures checked against each company's published pages and review-platform listings as of 2026-10-05. “Not published” means the company does not publish that figure.
Printify prices come from its product pages on 2026-10-05 with Printify Choice selected and a US location; Printify lists prices as ‘from’, for the cheapest provider and size. Printful prices come from its public catalog on 2026-10-05, smallest to largest size. Both include one print.
Price on the same blanks: Printify starts lower
We compared three blanks both companies sell. The Bella + Canvas 3001 is from $11.29 at Printify and $11.92 at Printful. The Comfort Colors 1717 is from $12.65 and $15.60. The Gildan 18500 hoodie is from $21.58 and $22.63.
Printify's figures are starting prices for the cheapest provider and size, so the provider you pick can change them. Printful has one price per size.
Printify Premium vs Printful Growth
Printify Premium costs $39 a month, or $24.99 a month billed yearly. Printful Growth costs $24.99 a month and becomes free once sales reach $12K a year. Both take up to 33% off products. With Premium, Printify's Comfort Colors 1717 drops to $10.93 and the Gildan 18500 to $15.89.
Shipping and the provider model
Printify lists US tee shipping from $3.99, and the rate depends on the provider. Printful charges $4.95 for the first tee and $2.20 for each extra one. Printify routes each item to an independent provider, so a multi-item order can arrive in several packages, and G2 reviewers often say quality varies by provider.
“Depending on the print provider, the quality of the final product can vary, and it’s not always clear until after an order is fulfilled.”Hammad Q., G2, April 2025
“Printify will distribute your items to multiple independent vendors so each item ships from a separate place with a separate timeline”Daniel Shaw, Trustpilot, September 2026
Printful sets one price and one set of print placements per product, so you don't choose a provider. Its reviewers still mention shipping delays, crooked prints, and tight margins from higher base costs.
Branding and print methods
Printful offers DTG, DTF, embroidery, and all-over print, with inside labels at $0.99 and outside labels at $2.49. Printify's product pages list neck labels and branded inserts on the Bella + Canvas 3001.
Printify vs Printful reviews, like for like
We pulled each company's 50 newest Trustpilot reviews on 2026-10-05: Printify's dated September 12 to October 4, 2026, and Printful's September 11 to October 3. Invited reviews average 4.76 for Printify (n=41) and 4.89 for Printful (n=37). Unprompted reviews average 1.0 (n=9) and 1.15 (n=13). Those are close, and the unprompted samples are small.
Overall, Printify scores 4.5 from 7,665 Trustpilot reviews and Printful 4.2 from 7,908. On the Shopify App Store, Printify has 4.7 from 4,338 and Printful 4.8 from 3,903.
Printify vs Printful verdict
Pick Printify if price comes first, you will test providers to find a good one, and you may pay for Premium. Its starting prices are lower on all three blanks we compared, and so is its starting tee shipping.
Pick Printful if you want one company handling every order, or you need embroidery or all-over print. You pay a bit more per blank, and Growth becomes free once you sell $12K a year.
When neither fits: Tapstitch
Both catalogs center on standard US blanks. If your line is heavyweight streetwear, Tapstitch makes its own: a 260 gsm tee (RT0063) at $5.99 blank plus $2.99 per printed side, and a 430 gsm hoodie (RW0016) at $22.99 blank, with no subscription. It adds hang tags to neck labels and inserts.
The trade-offs: most styles ship from China, many stop at 2XL or 3XL, and reviewers say fits run small. Compare it directly in Tapstitch vs Printify and Tapstitch vs Printful.
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Is Printify or Printful cheaper?+
On the same blanks, Printify's starting prices are lower: Bella + Canvas 3001 from $11.29 vs $11.92, Comfort Colors 1717 from $12.65 vs $15.60, and Gildan 18500 from $21.58 vs $22.63. Printify lists prices as 'from', for the cheapest provider and size; Printful's are for the smallest size. Both include a print.
Which subscription is better value?+
Printify Premium costs $39 a month, or $24.99 a month billed yearly. Printful Growth costs $24.99 a month and is free once sales reach $12K a year. Both take up to 33% off products. Both have a free plan.
Which ships cheaper to the US?+
Printify lists tee shipping from $3.99, depending on the provider. Printful charges $4.95 for the first tee and $2.20 for each extra one.
Does Printify or Printful have better reviews?+
Like for like on Trustpilot, from our pulls of each company's 50 newest reviews (September to October 2026): invited reviews average 4.76 for Printify (n=41) and 4.89 for Printful (n=37); unprompted reviews average 1.0 for Printify (n=9) and 1.15 for Printful (n=13). That is close on both counts. Overall, Printify scores 4.5 from 7,665 Trustpilot reviews and Printful 4.2 from 7,908.
What if I want heavier blanks than either offers?+
Tapstitch makes its own heavyweight blanks: a 260 gsm tee at $5.99 blank plus $2.99 per printed side, and a 430 gsm hoodie at $22.99 blank, with no subscription. Most of its styles ship from China, and reviewers say its fits run small.