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Head-to-head · Label Design Software

BarTender vs Epson Label Editor

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score BarTender #2 in Label Design Software 8.3/10 From $199/yr · 30-day trial ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit BarTender
Epson Label Editor #25 in Label Design Software 5.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Epson

BarTender leads on 0 checks, Epson Label Editor on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBarTender · 8.3/10
  • Free planonly Epson Label Editor
  • Most featuresEpson Label Editor · 2 of 5

BarTender scores higher on our rubric for label design software: 8.3 against 5.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #25.

Epson Label Editor offers free plan; BarTender doesn't. Epson Label Editor offers barcode support; BarTender doesn't publish it.

BarTender is the better fit for enterprise barcode, RFID, and print automation. Epson Label Editor is the better fit for free template-rich Epson label printing.

  • BarTender fits best

    Enterprise barcode, RFID, and print automation

  • Epson Label Editor fits best

    Free template-rich Epson label printing

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Side by side

Feature BarTender 8.3/10 Visit ↗ Epson Label Editor 5.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 5.4
Ranking #2 in Label Design Software #25 in Label Design Software
Best for Enterprise barcode, RFID, and print automation Free template-rich Epson label printing
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows Windows, macOS
Features BarTender 1/5 · Epson Label Editor 2/5
Barcode support Not published ✓ (best)
Shipping labels Not published Not published
Compliance labels Not published Not published
Variable data printing ✓ ✓
Print automation Not published Not published
Specs
Supported printers Not published LW-Z5010PX, LW-Z5000PX, LW-PX900, LW-PX800, LW-PX750, LW-PX700, LW-PX400, LW-K740PX, LW-C410PX, LW-C610PX, K-Sun PEARLabel 270, PEARLabel 360, PEARLabel 400iXL, 2020LSTB
Deployment model Not published Desktop
Our review
Pros
  • Supports barcode and RFID labels across 100+ symbologies
  • Automates printing through REST API, File Drop, and no-code integrations
  • Adds permissions, audit trails, and centralized document management
  • Hundreds of templates and more than 1,000 industry symbols
  • Imports CSV, TXT, spreadsheet data, images and logos
  • Creates barcodes and QR codes with USB or selected wireless printing
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Annual pricing starts at $199 for the Starter plan
  • Enterprise features require contacting sales for a quote
  • Printer support is limited to listed Epson and K-Sun models
  • Designed for desktop use on Windows and macOS
  • Wireless printing is available only on selected printers
Our verdict

BarTender is labeling software for organizations that design, manage, automate, and print product, warehouse, manufacturing, retail, and logistics labels. It supports barcode and RFID label design, dynamic data-driven templates, database…

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Epson Label Editor is free desktop software for designing and printing labels with compatible Epson LabelWorks and selected K-Sun PEARLabel printers. It suits small businesses, offices, warehouses and other teams that need label creation,…

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  1. BarTenderLabel Design Software 8.3From $199/yr · 30-day trial
  2. Epson Label EditorLabel Design Software 5.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • BarTender — where it wins

    • Supports barcode and RFID labels across 100+ symbologies
    • Automates printing through REST API, File Drop, and no-code integrations
    • Adds permissions, audit trails, and centralized document management

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Annual pricing starts at $199 for the Starter plan
    • Enterprise features require contacting sales for a quote

  • Epson Label Editor — where it wins

    • Hundreds of templates and more than 1,000 industry symbols
    • Imports CSV, TXT, spreadsheet data, images and logos
    • Creates barcodes and QR codes with USB or selected wireless printing

    Where it doesn't

    • Printer support is limited to listed Epson and K-Sun models
    • Designed for desktop use on Windows and macOS
    • Wireless printing is available only on selected printers
  • BarTender8.3/10 · From $199/yr · 30-day trial

    A broad labeling platform for organizations that need automation, control, and data-driven printing.

    Visit BarTenderFull verdict →
  • Epson Label Editor5.4/10 · Free plan

    A free, template-rich label designer for compatible Epson and K-Sun printers.

    Visit EpsonFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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