Avery Design & Print vs Label LIVE

Avery Design & Print9.3Visit Label LIVE8.6Visit

Higher score Avery Design & Print #1 in Product Label Makers 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Avery Design

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Label LIVE #2 in Product Label Makers 8.6/10 From $19.99/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Label LIVE

• Avery Design & Print fits best

  Free Avery-sheet labels and straightforward mail merge

• Label LIVE fits best

  Small businesses printing variable-data labels

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Side by side

Feature	Avery Design & Print 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Label LIVE 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Product Label Makers	#2 in Product Label Makers
Best for	Free Avery-sheet labels and straightforward mail merge	Small businesses printing variable-data labels
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Not published	$19.99/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Desktop
Platforms	Web	Windows, macOS
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations	9 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Avery Design & Print 0/5 · Label LIVE 0/5
Custom label sizes	Not published	Not published
Print-sheet templates	Not published	Not published
Barcode tools	Not published	Not published
Nutrition fields	Not published	Not published
Print ordering	Not published	Not published
Specs
Template shapes	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Mail merge imports spreadsheet data for variable labels. Barcode, QR-code, and sequential-number generation are built in. Exports PDFs and integrates with major document and design apps.	Imports spreadsheet and cloud data for variable labels Automates printing through URLs, HTTP, MQTT, and command line Supports thermal, inkjet, laser, desktop, USB, and AirPrint printers
Cons	Web deployment does not provide a downloadable desktop workflow. The workflow is centered on self-printing with inkjet or laser printers. Templates and printable products are focused on Avery media.	Desktop-only deployment limits browser-based workflows No free plan; subscription starts at $19.99 per computer monthly Advanced automation requires the Logic license
Our verdict	Avery Design & Print is a browser-based tool for designing labels, cards, tags, badges, stickers, shipping labels, and other Avery printable products. It is aimed at individuals, solo operators, small businesses, offices, and organizations… Read the review →	Label LIVE is desktop software for designing and printing labels on Windows and macOS. It serves individuals and businesses that need text, images, shapes, barcodes, and variable fields on printed labels. Users can import Excel, CSV,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Avery Design & Print — where it wins

  • Mail merge imports spreadsheet data for variable labels.
  • Barcode, QR-code, and sequential-number generation are built in.
  • Exports PDFs and integrates with major document and design apps.

  Where it doesn't

  • Web deployment does not provide a downloadable desktop workflow.
  • The workflow is centered on self-printing with inkjet or laser printers.
  • Templates and printable products are focused on Avery media.

• Label LIVE — where it wins

  • Imports spreadsheet and cloud data for variable labels
  • Automates printing through URLs, HTTP, MQTT, and command line
  • Supports thermal, inkjet, laser, desktop, USB, and AirPrint printers

  Where it doesn't

  • Desktop-only deployment limits browser-based workflows
  • No free plan; subscription starts at $19.99 per computer monthly
  • Advanced automation requires the Logic license

• Avery Design & Print9.3/10 · Free plan

  A free web label maker with mail merge, barcodes, and PDF self-printing.

  Visit Avery DesignFull verdict →
• Label LIVE8.6/10 · From $19.99/mo · 14-day trial

  A desktop label maker for variable data, automation, and diverse printer setups.

  Visit Label LIVEFull verdict →