Brother P-touch Editor vs Labeljoy

Brother P-touch Editor8.4Visit Labeljoy8.0Visit

Higher score Brother P-touch Editor #5 in Barcode Printing Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Brother

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Labeljoy #7 in Barcode Printing Software 8.0/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Labeljoy

• Brother P-touch Editor fits best

  Free Brother label-maker users

• Labeljoy fits best

  Windows teams needing many data connectors

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Side by side

Feature	Brother P-touch Editor 8.4/10 Visit ↗	Labeljoy 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	8.0
Ranking	#5 in Barcode Printing Software	#7 in Barcode Printing Software
Best for	Free Brother label-maker users	Windows teams needing many data connectors
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows
Integrations	3 integrations	9 integrations
Features Brother P-touch Editor 1/3 · Labeljoy 1/3
Batch printing	✓	✓
Data import	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Label designer	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Barcode formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Printer types	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Creates barcodes, QR codes, sequential numbers, and variable fields Supports batch printing and database-driven labels from Excel Offers templates, image imports, Unicode, and print preview	Connects to Excel, Access, Outlook, SQLite, CSV, TXT, SQL Server, MySQL, and Oracle Supports linear and 2D barcodes, QR codes, and dynamic data-linked fields Exports to JPG, PNG, PDF, and Labeljoy Reader, with command-line automation
Cons	Requires a compatible Brother label printer or label maker Desktop-only software for Windows and macOS Functionality is centered on Brother's printer ecosystem	Runs on Windows only No free plan Monthly subscriptions may include a one-time setup fee
Our verdict	Brother P-touch Editor is free desktop software for designing and printing custom labels with compatible Brother P-touch and QL printers. It fits home, office, retail, education, government, and IT labeling tasks, including asset tags,… Read the review →	Labeljoy is Windows software for designing and printing barcode labels, QR codes, price tags, shipping labels, badges, cards, and other print layouts. It suits teams that need variable data on printed materials, particularly those already… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Brother P-touch Editor — where it wins

  • Creates barcodes, QR codes, sequential numbers, and variable fields
  • Supports batch printing and database-driven labels from Excel
  • Offers templates, image imports, Unicode, and print preview

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires a compatible Brother label printer or label maker
  • Desktop-only software for Windows and macOS
  • Functionality is centered on Brother's printer ecosystem

• Labeljoy — where it wins

  • Connects to Excel, Access, Outlook, SQLite, CSV, TXT, SQL Server, MySQL, and Oracle
  • Supports linear and 2D barcodes, QR codes, and dynamic data-linked fields
  • Exports to JPG, PNG, PDF, and Labeljoy Reader, with command-line automation

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs on Windows only
  • No free plan
  • Monthly subscriptions may include a one-time setup fee

• Brother P-touch Editor8.4/10 · Free plan

  A capable free editor for Brother users needing barcodes, batches, and database-driven labels.

  Visit BrotherFull verdict →
• Labeljoy8.0/10 · Paid

  A Windows label designer with broad data connections and subscription or perpetual licensing.

  Visit LabeljoyFull verdict →