Head-to-head · Barcode Generators
Barcode Press vs EAN Studio
Barcode Press leads on 0 checks, EAN Studio on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBarcode Press · 7.9/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly EAN Studio
- Most featuresEAN Studio · 3 of 3
Barcode Press scores higher on our rubric for barcode generators: 7.9 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
EAN Studio offers label design; Barcode Press doesn't.
Barcode Press is the better fit for free, browser-based barcode batches and exports. EAN Studio is the better fit for small teams printing product labels in a browser.
- Barcode Press fits best
Free, browser-based barcode batches and exports
- EAN Studio fits best
Small teams printing product labels in a browser
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Side by side
| Feature | Barcode Press 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | EAN Studio 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #6 in Barcode Generators | #7 in Barcode Generators |
| Best for | Free, browser-based barcode batches and exports | Small teams printing product labels in a browser |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Barcode Press 2/3 · EAN Studio 3/3 | ||
| Label design | — | ✓ (best) |
| Batch generation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data import | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Barcode formats | 110 symbologies, including EAN-13, UPC-A, Code 128, QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, USPS Intelligent Mail, and GS1-128 | EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, QR Code, Code 128, ITF-14, Code 39; paid plans add formats including ISBN, PDF417, Aztec Code, GS1-128, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataMatrix and Pharmacode |
| Export formats | PNG, SVG, PDF, ZIP | PNG, JPG, SVG, ZIP, PDF |
| Platforms | web | Web browser |
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| Our verdict | Barcode Press is a free, browser-based barcode generator for people who need barcode images or printable sheets rather than a full label-design workspace. Designers, developers, warehouse workers, accountants, pharmacists, and educators… Read the review → |
EAN Studio combines barcode generation and verification with label design and printing in a browser. It is aimed at sellers, boutiques, makers and small teams that need product codes and printable labels without a desktop workflow. Users… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Barcode Press — where it wins
- Generates barcodes in 110 symbologies, including retail, postal, and 2D formats
- Accepts pasted values or CSV, TXT, and XLSX files for batch generation
- Exports singles and batches as images or print-ready PDF sheets
Where it doesn't
- No general label-design editor
- Batch output is limited to PNG or SVG ZIP files and PDF sheets
- Requires a browser; no desktop platform is listed
EAN Studio — where it wins
- Imports product catalogs from Excel or CSV
- Designs labels with text, logos, colours and images
- Prints labels individually or in batches as PDFs
Where it doesn't
- Runs in a web browser rather than as a desktop app
- The Free plan offers only a selection of barcode types
- Starter and Pro plan prices are not stated here
- Barcode Press7.9/10 · Free plan
A free browser tool for barcode batches and exports, without a label-design editor.
Visit Barcode PressFull verdict → - EAN Studio7.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A browser-based barcode and label tool with free downloads and bulk printing.
Visit EAN StudioFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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