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BarTender

BarTender creates, manages, and prints labels, barcodes, RFID tags, and other product identifiers.

Place
#1 of 17
Score
7.2
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What BarTender is

BarTender creates, manages, and prints labels, barcodes, RFID tags, and other product identifiers. Its design tools support more than 100 linear and 2D barcode symbologies and standards, RFID encoding, and over 400 pre-built templates. The on-premises product prints from workstations, browsers, and mobile devices and lists more than 11,000 printer drivers. It can operate offline and is positioned for high-volume printing and strict data residency needs. The plans range from Starter at $199 a year to Professional at $299 a year and Automation at $575 a year; Enterprise pricing is by quote. A 30-day Enterprise Edition trial is available for up to three printers, and there is no free plan. The listed operating systems include 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 and Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, or 2025. A free mobile app for iOS and Android supports mobile label, barcode, and RFID printing. Plan capabilities include barcode and RFID design, APIs, automation, security, and audit features.

Good

  • More than 400 pre-built label templates
  • Supports RFID encoding
  • More than 11,000 printer drivers
  • Can operate without an internet connection
  • 30-day trial for up to three printers

Watch out

  • No free plan
  • Listed desktop operating systems are Windows only
  • Enterprise pricing requires a quote

Who it suits

BarTender suits businesses handling product identification and printing in settings such as manufacturing, warehousing, retail, or transportation and logistics. It may fit teams that need offline operation, varied printer support, or automation features.

Verdict

BarTender offers label design and printing alongside automation, integrations, and on-premises controls. Check plan capabilities and Windows requirements against your printing environment.

Plans and prices

From BarTender's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
Starter$199 a yearSimple barcode label design · broad printer support · Workstation option · Annual agreement; 1-, 3-, and 5-year plans are available.
Professional$299 a yearBarcode and RFID label design · dynamic templates · anywhere printing · Workstation option · Annual agreement; 1-, 3-, and 5-year plans are available.
Automation$575 a yearREST API, File Drop, and no-code integrations · on-demand printing forms · Annual agreement; 1-, 3-, and 5-year plans are available.
EnterprisePriced on requestEnterprise security and permissions · complete audit trails · unlimited logging · Contact sales for a quote.

The facts

Each one read from BarTender's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Audience
The maker describes BarTender as serving businesses of all sizes and industries, including supply chains, with use cases spanning manufacturing, warehousing, retail, and transportation and logistics.checked 7 Oct 2026
Automation
Automation edition supports REST APIs, File Drop, no-code builders, and more than 70 trigger actions.checked 7 Oct 2026
Compliance
The maker states that BarTender supports 21 CFR Part 11-compliant audit trails and electronic signatures.checked 7 Oct 2026
Integrations
The maker lists pre-built connectors for SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and Workday, plus REST APIs and custom integrations for more than 20 enterprise platforms.checked 7 Oct 2026
Label design
It supports more than 100 linear and 2D barcode symbologies and standards, RFID encoding, and a library of more than 400 pre-built label templates.checked 7 Oct 2026
Offline use
The on-premises product can operate without an internet connection and is positioned for high-volume printing and strict data residency requirements.checked 7 Oct 2026
Printing
The on-premises product supports printing from local workstations, browsers, and mobile devices, with more than 11,000 printer drivers.checked 7 Oct 2026
Purpose
BarTender creates, manages, and prints labels, barcodes, RFID tags, and other product identifiers.checked 7 Oct 2026
Security
The on-premises product offers role-based security and permissions, document encryption, license server redundancy, and printer failover options.checked 7 Oct 2026
Support
Standard Maintenance and Support includes live phone and chat support and product updates; Premium support offers 24/7/365 coverage and a guaranteed one-hour response for critical production-impacting issues.checked 7 Oct 2026

Where it runs

Mobile app
The free BarTender Mobile App is offered for iOS and Android and supports mobile label, barcode, and RFID printing.checked 7 Oct 2026
Platform requirement
The listed operating systems are 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 and Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, or 2025.checked 7 Oct 2026

Money

Trial
The maker offers a 30-day trial of BarTender Enterprise Edition with access for up to three printers.checked 7 Oct 2026

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