EASYLABEL

EASYLABEL is label-design software for shipping and compliance labels, with license tiers for basic editing, data-connected production, and automated printing. It is best suited to organizations building repeatable label workflows around Windows systems and compatible Tharo printers. Its one-time licenses avoid recurring software fees, but the database, XML, and browser-printing capabilities require higher-tier purchases.

Overview

Created by Tharo Systems, whose automatic-identification business dates to 1982, EASYLABEL covers more than label layout: variable data, batch printing, import, and print-history controls support recurring operational jobs. The trade-off is a desktop deployment centered on Windows; EASYLABEL 7 supports Windows 10 and 11. The Net Print Server extends access through a browser interface, but the core product is not a general-purpose cross-platform design app.

Key features

Barcode and RFID wizards provide guided setup for common identification tasks. Silver is limited to basic editing, while Gold and higher connect to common databases through ODBC and can connect natively to DBF databases and Excel files. That makes Gold the meaningful threshold for labels populated from business records.

Platinum adds XML-based printing of barcode and RFID labels from SAP, Oracle, and other applications. Its XML Monitor and Generator can process XML arriving from a directory or TCP/IP port, and command-file capabilities are included in Platinum, Multi-User, and Terminal Server. Platinum includes three XML printer seats; deployments needing more must purchase additional seats.

The Print History Console supports centralized logging and reporting, access controls, reprint restrictions, and tracking of user events and label changes. These controls are useful where teams need visibility over printing activity. Platinum also includes tools intended to help configure systems for FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, but customers remain responsible for compliance itself.

Net Print Server provides a browser interface for selecting and printing labels from Windows, Linux, or Unix computers, Macs, and handheld PDAs. That wider client reach is useful for distributed print access, though it is a separate $2,995.00 USD one-time purchase.

Pricing

EASYLABEL uses a freemium model, with paid licenses sold for a one-time fee rather than monthly or yearly subscriptions. Start costs nothing and is free with any Tharo printer, so it is not a printer-independent free option.

• Silver — $245, paid once: supports all available printers and Windows drivers, with basic editing. It fits straightforward label creation, but gives up the database connections and barcode wizard called out for Gold.
• Gold — $545, paid once: adds internal and external database connections and a 1D and 2D barcode wizard. It is the sensible choice when label content should draw from databases, but does not include Platinum's XML automation.
• Platinum — $995, paid once: adds programming and automation, including XML workflows and three XML printer seats. It suits organizations connecting label printing to business applications; extra XML seats cost more.
• Multi-User — $1,495, paid once: provides one license key for multiple copies over a network. It fits shared network use, rather than a single-copy setup.
• Terminal Server — $2,995, paid once: runs on the Windows Terminal Server platform, for deployments using that environment.
• Net Print Server — $2,995, paid once: adds browser-based label printing from virtually any device, for teams that need users to print without using the Windows desktop interface.

Phone and email support are free for supported version numbers, and Tharo does not offer a service contract. Buyers should weigh the higher initial cost of advanced tiers against the absence of recurring license fees.

Platforms

EASYLABEL is desktop software for Windows, with version 7 supported on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Net Print Server lets users reach the printing interface through a browser on Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac, and handheld PDA devices. The product is therefore a stronger fit for Windows-centered production than for teams seeking a native design app across desktop platforms.

Who it's for

EASYLABEL fits manufacturers and other organizations that need shipping or compliance labels tied to business data, recurring batches, or controlled print histories. Gold suits database-driven work; Platinum suits XML and command-file automation; Multi-User and Terminal Server address network and terminal-server deployments. For simple editing, Silver is less costly, while teams without a Tharo printer cannot use the free Start plan.

Pros and cons

• Pros: One-time license fees avoid monthly or yearly software charges.
• Pros: Gold connects to ODBC sources and natively to DBF databases and Excel files, making it useful for record-driven labels.
• Pros: Platinum combines XML application workflows with print-history controls, including reprint restrictions and event tracking.
• Cons: The free Start plan requires a Tharo printer, and Silver's $245.00 USD one-time fee only covers basic editing.
• Cons: XML printing requires Platinum, and its three included printer seats may not cover larger deployments.
• Cons: EASYLABEL 7 is supported on Windows 10 and 11; cross-platform browser printing requires a separate $2,995.00 USD Net Print Server license.

Alternatives

PrintSpirit is worth considering for users who want a free cloud-based designer with batch printing, cloud storage, and sharing, or need platforms beyond Windows.

ZebraDesigner may suit users seeking free basic barcode label and tag design for Zebra Link-OS and Link-OS Basic printers.

Brother P-touch Editor is a free option for users with select Brother P-touch and QL models.

FreeLabels Desktop offers a free, offline-capable desktop option across Windows, macOS, and Linux, with no account or watermark.

gLabels is a free GUI label and business-card designer for users seeking that narrower design scope.

LabelForge is a free, open-source alternative under the MIT License.

MasoLabel may fit small-volume users who can work within its Starter limits of 100 labels per day, three templates, and no PDF or image export.

Union Label is another option for users who want web and Windows access and a free tier with limited Excel/CSV import.

Browse Label Design Software or Barcode Labeling Software for more options.

Verdict

Choose EASYLABEL if your organization needs Windows-based label production with database connections, XML automation, or controlled print histories, and prefers one-time license fees. Its strongest case is the progression from basic layouts to business-system integration without a subscription. Look elsewhere if you need a genuinely free option without a Tharo printer, native design across desktop platforms, or advanced automation without moving to a more expensive tier.