BarTender
7.2#1 in label and artwork management softwareFrom $199 a yearAndroidiOSWebAPI
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cablabel S3
5.7#11 in label printing softwareWindows
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| Fact | BarTender | cablabel S3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Its designer provides a WYSIWYG view and supports text, graphics, barcodes, variable data, formulas, and layers. |
| Purpose | BarTender creates, manages, and prints labels, barcodes, RFID tags, and other product identifiers. | cablabel S3 is label design and printing software for cab devices. |
| Security | The on-premises product offers role-based security and permissions, document encryption, license server redundancy, and printer failover options. | cab says it is setting up an information security management system under ISO 27001 and is seeking certification; the page does not state that certification has been achieved. |
| 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. | cab offers remote support that lets its support staff view a PC screen and work with the user online or provide online training. |
BarTender plans
- Starter$199 a year
- Professional$299 a year
- Automation$575 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
cablabel S3 plans
- cablabel S3 ProPriced on request
Pick BarTender if…
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.
Pick cablabel S3 if…
cablabel S3 suits manufacturing and warehouse operators printing labels on cab devices, including workflows with variable data, batches, databases, or SAP. It is intended for Windows desktops.