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Head-to-head · Print-on-Demand Platforms

Gelato vs Prodigi

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

Higher score Gelato #3 in Print-on-Demand Platforms 9.1/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Gelato

Prodigi #8 in Print-on-Demand Platforms 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Prodigi

Gelato leads on 0 checks, Prodigi on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

Highest scoreGelato · 9.1/10
Free planboth
Free trialonly Gelato

Gelato scores higher on our rubric for print-on-demand platforms: 9.1 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Gelato is the better fit for global sellers wanting mobile and local fulfillment. Prodigi is the better fit for global sellers needing API and shipping visibility.

Gelato fits best
Global sellers wanting mobile and local fulfillment
Prodigi fits best
Global sellers needing API and shipping visibility

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Side by side

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Feature	Gelato 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Prodigi 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.4
Ranking	#3 in Print-on-Demand Platforms	#8 in Print-on-Demand Platforms
Best for	Global sellers wanting mobile and local fulfillment	Global sellers needing API and shipping visibility
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	£35/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Docs, Community · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	9 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Gelato 5/5 · Prodigi 5/5
White-label shipping	✓	✓
Custom branding	✓	✓
Customer personalization	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Design and mockups	✓	✓
Specs
Storefront integrations	Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce, TikTok Shop (US and UK), Amazon (beta), Wix, Squarespace, BigCommerce, custom stores via API	Shopify, Etsy, Squarespace, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Wix, Adobe Commerce, TikTok
Fulfillment coverage	Global	Global
Our review
Pros	Local-production fulfillment with global delivery coverage Integrations across leading ecommerce stores and marketplaces Personalization, mockups, branding, mobile apps, and REST API access	Free access with automated printing, packing, and dropshipping REST API plus eight ecommerce and marketplace integrations Global fulfillment with tracking, white-label shipping, and branded inserts
Cons	Branded labels and inserts apply only to eligible products and destinations Free users pay product and shipping costs on every order Advanced mockups, personalization, branding, and discounts require Gelato+	Product and shipping costs apply to every order Advanced pricing is handled through the dashboard Catalog breadth may not suit sellers seeking a narrow product focus
Our verdict	Gelato is a print-on-demand platform for creators, ecommerce sellers, and businesses that want to sell products without holding inventory. It supports products including apparel, wall art, calendars, cards, drinkware, and accessories.… Read the review →	Prodigi is a print-on-demand platform for businesses selling customized products online. Sellers can upload designs, connect ecommerce stores or marketplaces, and have products printed, packed, and shipped directly to customers. Its… Read the review →

G GelatoPrint-on-Demand Platforms 9.1Free plan · 14-day trial
ProdigiPrint-on-Demand Platforms 8.4Free plan

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Strengths and trade-offs

Gelato — where it wins
- Local-production fulfillment with global delivery coverage
- Integrations across leading ecommerce stores and marketplaces
- Personalization, mockups, branding, mobile apps, and REST API access
Where it doesn't
- Branded labels and inserts apply only to eligible products and destinations
- Free users pay product and shipping costs on every order
- Advanced mockups, personalization, branding, and discounts require Gelato+
Prodigi — where it wins
- Free access with automated printing, packing, and dropshipping
- REST API plus eight ecommerce and marketplace integrations
- Global fulfillment with tracking, white-label shipping, and branded inserts
Where it doesn't
- Product and shipping costs apply to every order
- Advanced pricing is handled through the dashboard
- Catalog breadth may not suit sellers seeking a narrow product focus

Gelato9.1/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A flexible print-on-demand platform for global sellers who want local fulfillment and broad integrations.
Visit Gelato Full verdict →
Prodigi8.4/10 · Free plan
A free-to-use print-on-demand platform with global fulfillment, ecommerce integrations, and a REST API.
Visit Prodigi Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 10 Oct 2026 · How we research and update