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

Gelato vs Shirtigo Cockpit

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

Shirtigo Cockpit #7 in Print-on-Demand Platforms 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Try Shirtigo Cockpit

Gelato leads on 0 checks, Shirtigo Cockpit 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 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Gelato is the better fit for global sellers wanting mobile and local fulfillment. Shirtigo Cockpit is the better fit for european multichannel apparel sellers.

Gelato fits best
Global sellers wanting mobile and local fulfillment
Shirtigo Cockpit fits best
European multichannel apparel sellers

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Feature	Gelato 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Shirtigo Cockpit 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.5
Ranking	#3 in Print-on-Demand Platforms	#7 in Print-on-Demand Platforms
Best for	Global sellers wanting mobile and local fulfillment	European multichannel apparel sellers
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Docs, Community · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations	9 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Gelato 5/5 · Shirtigo Cockpit 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, WooCommerce, Shopware, PrestaShop, eBay, Etsy, Amazon, OrderDesk, TikTok Shop
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 includes unlimited stores and unlimited products Personalization, branded packaging, and white-label shipping support Nine store, marketplace, and order-management integrations
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+	Products, shipping, and optional services are charged separately Advanced support and account management start with Premium Custom integrations require API work or CSV order imports
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 →	Shirtigo Cockpit combines print-on-demand production, fulfillment, dropshipping, product design, and store connectivity for creators, online retailers, marketplaces, and enterprise teams. It is particularly suited to European multichannel… Read the review →

G GelatoPrint-on-Demand Platforms 9.1Free plan · 14-day trial
Shirtigo CockpitPrint-on-Demand Platforms 8.5Free 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+
Shirtigo Cockpit — where it wins
- Free access includes unlimited stores and unlimited products
- Personalization, branded packaging, and white-label shipping support
- Nine store, marketplace, and order-management integrations
Where it doesn't
- Products, shipping, and optional services are charged separately
- Advanced support and account management start with Premium
- Custom integrations require API work or CSV order imports

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 →
Shirtigo Cockpit8.5/10 · Free plan
A flexible European-focused platform for branded, personalized multichannel merchandise.
Try Shirtigo Cockpit 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