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Head-to-head · Label Printing Software

Avery Design & Print vs DYMO Connect

  • 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
DYMO Connect #2 in Label Printing Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit DYMO

Avery Design & Print leads on 0 checks, DYMO Connect 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
  • Most featuresAvery Design & Print · 1 of 3

Avery Design & Print scores higher on our rubric for label printing software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Avery Design & Print is the better fit for avery users needing free, versatile label design. DYMO Connect is the better fit for DYMO users printing data-driven labels for free.

  • Avery Design & Print fits best

    Avery users needing free, versatile label design

  • DYMO Connect fits best

    DYMO users printing data-driven labels for free

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Side by side

Feature Avery Design & Print 9.2/10 Visit ↗ DYMO Connect 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #1 in Label Printing Software #2 in Label Printing Software
Best for Avery users needing free, versatile label design DYMO users printing data-driven labels for free
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Desktop
Platforms Web Windows, macOS
Integrations 9 integrations 5 integrations
Features Avery Design & Print 1/3 · DYMO Connect 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
  • Print batches from Excel, Outlook, Google Contacts, and imported files
  • Create barcodes and QR codes, including UPC, EAN, Code 128, and Code 39
  • Automate printing through the DYMO Connect SDK
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
  • Desktop deployment limits it to Windows and macOS environments
  • Designed for DYMO LabelWriter and LabelManager printers
  • Requires imported data fields to be assigned to label objects
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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DYMO Connect is desktop software for designing and printing labels with DYMO LabelWriter and LabelManager printers. It runs on Windows and macOS, and suits DYMO users who need variable-data or batch printing without a software charge.…

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  1. Avery Design & PrintLabel Printing Software 9.2Free plan
  2. DYMO ConnectLabel Printing Software 9.0Free plan

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

  • DYMO Connect — where it wins

    • Print batches from Excel, Outlook, Google Contacts, and imported files
    • Create barcodes and QR codes, including UPC, EAN, Code 128, and Code 39
    • Automate printing through the DYMO Connect SDK

    Where it doesn't

    • Desktop deployment limits it to Windows and macOS environments
    • Designed for DYMO LabelWriter and LabelManager printers
    • Requires imported data fields to be assigned to label objects
  • Avery Design & Print9.2/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit AveryFull verdict →
  • DYMO Connect9.0/10 · Free plan

    Free DYMO desktop software for data-driven label design and batch printing.

    Visit DYMOFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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