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Head-to-head · Barcode Generators

ZebraDesigner vs EAN Studio

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score ZebraDesigner #1 in Barcode Generators 9.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit ZebraDesigner
EAN Studio #7 in Barcode Generators 7.8/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit EAN Studio

ZebraDesigner leads on 0 checks, EAN Studio on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreZebraDesigner · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresEAN Studio · 3 of 3

ZebraDesigner scores higher on our rubric for barcode generators: 9.2 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

ZebraDesigner is the better fit for teams printing labels on Zebra printers. EAN Studio is the better fit for small teams printing product labels in a browser.

  • ZebraDesigner fits best

    Teams printing labels on Zebra printers

  • EAN Studio fits best

    Small teams printing product labels in a browser

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Side by side

Feature ZebraDesigner 9.2/10 Visit ↗ EAN Studio 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 7.8
Ranking #1 in Barcode Generators #7 in Barcode Generators
Best for Teams printing labels on Zebra printers Small teams printing product labels in a browser
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days 30 days
Free trial length 30 days 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Desktop Cloud
Platforms Windows Web
Integrations 9 integrations 2 integrations
Features ZebraDesigner 1/3 · EAN Studio 3/3
Label design Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Batch generation Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Data import ✓ ✓
Specs
Barcode formats Not checked yet EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, QR Code, Code 128, ITF-14, Code 39; paid plans add formats including ISBN, PDF417, Aztec Code, GS1-128, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataMatrix and Pharmacode
Export formats Not checked yet PNG, JPG, SVG, ZIP, PDF
Platforms Not checked yet Web browser
Our review
Pros
  • Designs labels, tags, and receipts with fixed or variable data.
  • Professional adds database connectivity, RFID encoding, and VB scripting.
  • Creates ZPL templates and supports Excel, Access, text files, and ODBC.
  • Imports product catalogs from Excel or CSV
  • Designs labels with text, logos, colours and images
  • Prints labels individually or in batches as PDFs
Cons
  • Runs on Windows only.
  • Database connectivity, RFID, and VB scripting require Professional.
  • The product is focused on label workflows for Zebra printers.
  • Runs in a web browser rather than as a desktop app
  • The Free plan offers only a selection of barcode types
  • Starter and Pro plan prices are not stated here
Our verdict

ZebraDesigner is Windows-based software for designing and printing barcode labels, tags, and receipts on Zebra printers. It suits teams that need variable-data label workflows, from basic designs to database-connected production.…

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EAN Studio combines barcode generation and verification with label design and printing in a browser. It is aimed at sellers, boutiques, makers and small teams that need product codes and printable labels without a desktop workflow. Users…

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  1. ZebraDesignerBarcode Generators 9.2Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. EAN StudioBarcode Generators 7.8Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ZebraDesigner — where it wins

    • Designs labels, tags, and receipts with fixed or variable data.
    • Professional adds database connectivity, RFID encoding, and VB scripting.
    • Creates ZPL templates and supports Excel, Access, text files, and ODBC.

    Where it doesn't

    • Runs on Windows only.
    • Database connectivity, RFID, and VB scripting require Professional.
    • The product is focused on label workflows for Zebra printers.

  • EAN Studio — where it wins

    • Imports product catalogs from Excel or CSV
    • Designs labels with text, logos, colours and images
    • Prints labels individually or in batches as PDFs

    Where it doesn't

    • Runs in a web browser rather than as a desktop app
    • The Free plan offers only a selection of barcode types
    • Starter and Pro plan prices are not stated here
  • ZebraDesigner9.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A Windows label-design tool with free basics and advanced database, RFID, and scripting features.

    Visit ZebraDesignerFull verdict →
  • EAN Studio7.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A browser-based barcode and label tool with free downloads and bulk printing.

    Visit EAN StudioFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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