BarTender
7.2#1 in label and artwork management softwareFrom $199 a yearAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Cloudlabels
7.7#1 in barcode printing softwareFrom $19.90 a monthFree planiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | BarTender | Cloudlabels |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | The Design Center lets users drag text, barcodes, QR codes, and images onto a canvas and bind them to data columns. |
| Printing | The on-premises product supports printing from local workstations, browsers, and mobile devices, with more than 11,000 printer drivers. | Paid plans export 600 DPI print-ready PDFs, support Avery and HERMA sheets, and allow printing from any start position on a partly used sheet. |
| Security | The on-premises product offers role-based security and permissions, document encryption, license server redundancy, and printer failover options. | The privacy policy lists SSL/TLS encryption in transit, encryption at rest, database row-level security, access controls, and regular security audits and updates. |
| 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. | Support is offered by email and an in-app help widget, with typical replies within one business day. |
BarTender plans
- Starter$199 a year
- Professional$299 a year
- Automation$575 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
Cloudlabels plans
- FreeFree
- Starter Pack$19, paid once
- Pro$19.90 a month
- Business$29.90 a month
- EnterprisePriced 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 Cloudlabels if…
Cloudlabels suits teams that need to make barcode labels from spreadsheet or Shopify data, especially when they need variable data or batch printing. Its iOS scanner module may suit users who need camera scanning, scan-to-sheet, Brother printing, or offline operation.