PrintNode
7.0#4 in print management softwareFrom $90 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitPrintNode vs QZ Tray
What both publish
| Fact | PrintNode | QZ Tray |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England | Canastota, New York, United States |
| Print formats | It supports PDF and RAW printing, including printer-native formats such as ZPL and EPL. | It supports PDF, PNG, HTML, PCL, ESC/POS, EPL, ZPL, SBPL and FGL printing from a browser. |
| Support | PrintNode says support is handled by its engineering team and offers telephone and email support. | The maker offers free public community support on a best-effort basis and premium support with a two-business-day response. |
PrintNode plans
- LiteFree
- Essential$9 a month
- Standard$29 a month
- Standard Integrator$60 a month
- Essential yearly$90 a year
- Premium$99 a month
QZ Tray plans
- Sponsored SupportFree
- Premium Support$749 a year
- Company Branded + Premium Support$3,499 a year
Pick PrintNode if…
PrintNode suits applications and organizations that need automated printing, including warehouses, shipping and logistics, pharmacies, restaurants, and point-of-sale systems. It may also suit teams that need API access to print jobs or scale data.
Pick QZ Tray if…
QZ Tray suits developers and organizations that need a web client to print to local printers or communicate with attached devices. Its broad format, hardware connection, and operating-system support can serve varied printing setups, while signed messages are required for silent printing without warnings.