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Head-to-head · Label Printing Software

Avery Design & Print vs Epson Label Editor

  • 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
Epson Label Editor #7 in Label Printing Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Epson

Avery Design & Print leads on 0 checks, Epson Label Editor 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

Avery Design & Print scores higher on our rubric for label printing software: 9.2 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Avery Design & Print is the better fit for avery users needing free, versatile label design. Epson Label Editor is the better fit for epson users who want free templates and batch imports.

  • Avery Design & Print fits best

    Avery users needing free, versatile label design

  • Epson Label Editor fits best

    Epson users who want free templates and batch imports

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Side by side

Feature Avery Design & Print 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Epson Label Editor 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.2
Ranking #1 in Label Printing Software #7 in Label Printing Software
Best for Avery users needing free, versatile label design Epson users who want free templates and batch imports
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Desktop
Platforms Web Windows, macOS
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Avery Design & Print 1/3 · Epson Label Editor 1/3
Barcode support ✓ ✓
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
  • Hundreds of templates and more than 1,000 industry symbols
  • Imports CSV, TXT and spreadsheet data for batch labels
  • Creates barcodes and QR codes, with image and logo imports
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
  • Works only with listed Epson LabelWorks and selected K-Sun printers
  • Wireless printing is available only on selected printers
  • Desktop software for Windows and macOS, not a broader platform ecosystem
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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Epson Label Editor is desktop software for designing and printing labels on compatible Epson LabelWorks and selected K-Sun PEARLabel printers. It suits people who want a free way to create labels from templates or imported data, especially…

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  1. Avery Design & PrintLabel Printing Software 9.2Free plan
  2. Epson Label EditorLabel Printing Software 8.2Free 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

  • Epson Label Editor — where it wins

    • Hundreds of templates and more than 1,000 industry symbols
    • Imports CSV, TXT and spreadsheet data for batch labels
    • Creates barcodes and QR codes, with image and logo imports

    Where it doesn't

    • Works only with listed Epson LabelWorks and selected K-Sun printers
    • Wireless printing is available only on selected printers
    • Desktop software for Windows and macOS, not a broader platform ecosystem
  • Avery Design & Print9.2/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit AveryFull verdict →
  • Epson Label Editor8.2/10 · Free plan

    A free desktop editor with templates, barcode tools and batch imports for supported printers.

    Visit EpsonFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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