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Head-to-head · Label Design Software

DYMO Label Software vs Avery Design & Print

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
5 checks side by side

Higher score DYMO Label Software #5 in Label Design Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit DYMO

Avery Design & Print #9 in Label Design Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Avery

DYMO Label Software leads on 0 checks, Avery Design & Print on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

Highest scoreDYMO Label Software · 8.8/10
Free planboth
Most featuresDYMO Label Software · 4 of 5

DYMO Label Software scores higher on our rubric for label design software: 8.8 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #9.

On deployment model, Avery Design & Print gives you Web where DYMO Label Software offers Desktop.

DYMO Label Software is the better fit for free desktop label printing with data automation. Avery Design & Print is the better fit for free web label design and mail merge.

DYMO Label Software fits best
Free desktop label printing with data automation
Avery Design & Print fits best
Free web label design and mail merge

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Feature	DYMO Label Software 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Avery Design & Print 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.4
Ranking	#5 in Label Design Software	#9 in Label Design Software
Best for	Free desktop label printing with data automation	Free web label design and mail merge
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Web
Support	Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations	8 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features DYMO Label Software 4/5 · Avery Design & Print 3/5
Barcode support	✓	✓
Shipping labels	✓	✓
Compliance labels	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Variable data printing	✓	✓
Print automation	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported printers	LabelWriter 450 series, LabelWriter 4XL, LabelWriter Wireless, and current LabelManager series	inkjet, laser
Deployment model	Desktop	Web
Our review
Pros	Free software with custom layouts, barcodes, images, and variable data Imports Excel, Access, CSV, text, and UDL files for bulk printing Windows and macOS support with QuickPrint and application add-ins	Free browser-based access with no paid tiers Mail merge, spreadsheet import, barcodes, and QR codes Supports PDF export, sharing, and inkjet or laser printing
Cons	Designed for DYMO LabelWriter and LabelManager printers Maintained as legacy software for older DYMO devices Desktop deployment does not provide browser or mobile access	Designed around Avery labels and printable products Requires a web-based workflow rather than downloadable software Self-printing depends on compatible Avery media and printer type
Our verdict	DYMO Label Software is free desktop software for designing and printing labels with compatible DYMO LabelWriter and LabelManager printers. It suits individuals and teams that need custom labels, shipping labels, addresses, barcodes, QR… Read the review →	Avery Design & Print is a browser-based tool for designing and printing labels, cards, tags, badges, stickers, shipping labels, and other Avery printable products. It is suited to individuals, small businesses, offices, and organizations… Read the review →

D DYMO Label SoftwareLabel Design Software 8.8Free plan
Avery Design & PrintLabel Design Software 8.4Free plan

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Strengths and trade-offs

DYMO Label Software — where it wins
- Free software with custom layouts, barcodes, images, and variable data
- Imports Excel, Access, CSV, text, and UDL files for bulk printing
- Windows and macOS support with QuickPrint and application add-ins
Where it doesn't
- Designed for DYMO LabelWriter and LabelManager printers
- Maintained as legacy software for older DYMO devices
- Desktop deployment does not provide browser or mobile access
Avery Design & Print — where it wins
- Free browser-based access with no paid tiers
- Mail merge, spreadsheet import, barcodes, and QR codes
- Supports PDF export, sharing, and inkjet or laser printing
Where it doesn't
- Designed around Avery labels and printable products
- Requires a web-based workflow rather than downloadable software
- Self-printing depends on compatible Avery media and printer type

DYMO Label Software8.8/10 · Free plan
A free desktop choice for automated, data-driven label printing with DYMO devices.
Visit DYMO Full verdict →
Avery Design & Print8.4/10 · Free plan
A free web label designer with mail merge, codes, numbering, and PDF export.
Visit Avery Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 7 Oct 2026 · How we research and update