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Head-to-head · Label Printing Software

Avery Design & Print vs Brady Workstation

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Avery Design & Print #1 in Label Printing Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Avery
Brady Workstation #6 in Label Printing Software 8.3/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Brady

Avery Design & Print leads on 0 checks, Brady Workstation on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAvery Design & Print · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Brady Workstation
  • Most featuresAvery Design & Print · 1 of 3

Avery Design & Print scores higher on our rubric for label printing software: 9.2 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Avery Design & Print is the better fit for avery users needing free, versatile label design. Brady Workstation is the better fit for brady users automating Windows label production.

  • Avery Design & Print fits best

    Avery users needing free, versatile label design

  • Brady Workstation fits best

    Brady users automating Windows label production

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Side by side

Feature Avery Design & Print 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Brady Workstation 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.3
Ranking #1 in Label Printing Software #6 in Label Printing Software
Best for Avery users needing free, versatile label design Brady users automating Windows label production
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud Desktop
Platforms Web Windows
Integrations 9 integrations 3 integrations
Features Avery Design & Print 1/3 · Brady Workstation 0/3
Barcode support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Template library Not checked yet Not checked yet
Print automation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Data source options Not checked yet Not checked yet
Printer support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines Avery product templates with text, image, font, color, and graphic editing
  • Supports spreadsheet imports, mail merge, sequential numbering, and barcode or QR codes
  • Exports PDFs and lets users save, share, and reorder projects online
  • Free Essentials suite includes Excel and advanced data import
  • Automation Suite supports automated label creation and printing
  • Scan and Print accepts barcode, keyboard, and script input
Cons
  • The current product is web-based, not downloadable desktop software
  • Its templates and supported printable products are centered on Avery media
  • Self-printing is limited to inkjet or laser printers and compatible product media
  • Windows desktop software, with a single-user category specification
  • Paid suites require lifetime licenses rather than a free suite
  • Paid license prices are not stated on the official pages
Our verdict

Avery Design & Print is a browser-based tool for designing labels and other printable Avery products, including cards, tags, badges, stickers, and shipping labels. It suits individuals, small businesses, offices, and organizations that…

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Brady Workstation is Windows desktop software for creating, customizing, importing, automating, and printing labels with Brady printers. It is aimed at Brady users who need variable-data labels, template-based creation, or…

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  1. Avery Design & PrintLabel Printing Software 9.2Free plan
  2. Brady WorkstationLabel Printing Software 8.3Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Avery Design & Print — where it wins

    • Combines Avery product templates with text, image, font, color, and graphic editing
    • Supports spreadsheet imports, mail merge, sequential numbering, and barcode or QR codes
    • Exports PDFs and lets users save, share, and reorder projects online

    Where it doesn't

    • The current product is web-based, not downloadable desktop software
    • Its templates and supported printable products are centered on Avery media
    • Self-printing is limited to inkjet or laser printers and compatible product media

  • Brady Workstation — where it wins

    • Free Essentials suite includes Excel and advanced data import
    • Automation Suite supports automated label creation and printing
    • Scan and Print accepts barcode, keyboard, and script input

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows desktop software, with a single-user category specification
    • Paid suites require lifetime licenses rather than a free suite
    • Paid license prices are not stated on the official pages
  • Avery Design & Print9.2/10 · Free plan

    A free browser-based label designer with mail merge, codes, numbering, and PDF export.

    Visit AveryFull verdict →
  • Brady Workstation8.3/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A free starting point for Brady users who need Windows-based label automation.

    Visit BradyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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