Head-to-head · T-Shirt Design Software
FastEditor vs Kittl
FastEditor leads on 0 checks, Kittl on 1, and 4 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 scoreFastEditor · 8.6/10
- Free planonly Kittl
- Free trialonly FastEditor
- Most featuresFastEditor · 3 of 5
FastEditor scores higher on our rubric for t-shirt design software: 8.6 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
Kittl offers free plan; FastEditor doesn't.
FastEditor is the better fit for print providers needing production controls. Kittl is the better fit for teams creating branded shirt artwork.
- FastEditor fits best
Print providers needing production controls
- Kittl fits best
Teams creating branded shirt artwork
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Side by side
| Feature | FastEditor 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Kittl 8.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 8.0 |
| Ranking | #4 in T-Shirt Design Software | #7 in T-Shirt Design Software |
| Best for | Print providers needing production controls | Teams creating branded shirt artwork |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | €95/mo | $14/user/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Community, Docs | |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features FastEditor 3/5 · Kittl 0/5 | ||
| Apparel mockups | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Apparel templates | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Print-ready export | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Background removal | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Mobile app | Not checked yet | — |
| Specs | ||
| Design format | Both | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | FastEditor is an API-first artwork automation platform for promotional-product sellers, print providers, and apparel businesses. Its t-shirt workflow supports designs across the front, back, sleeves, and collar, with 360-degree previews… Read the review → |
Kittl is a browser-based graphic design platform for creators, designers, sellers, agencies, and businesses producing apparel graphics and other branded visual content. For T-shirt design teams, it combines vector editing, custom… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
FastEditor — where it wins
- Supports front, back, sleeve, and collar design areas
- Automates cleanup, background removal, and vectorization
- Exports print-ready files with 360-degree product previews
Where it doesn't
- Starting plans cost €95 per month
- Advanced API and white-label features require higher tiers
- Embroidery visualization and DST generation are still in testing
Kittl — where it wins
- Vector tools, templates, mockups, and AI generation in one workspace
- Brand assets, real-time collaboration, and multiple artboards support team workflows
- Exports PNG, JPG, PDF, SVG, and MP4 files
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan limits users to 5 projects
- The platform is browser-based rather than a native desktop or mobile app
- Advanced AI workflows and larger asset libraries require Expert
- FastEditor8.6/10 · 30-day trial
A production-focused t-shirt designer for print providers with strong API and commerce integrations.
Visit FastEditorFull verdict → - Kittl8.0/10 · Free plan
A broad browser-based workspace for branded shirt artwork and print-ready exports.
Visit KittlFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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