Gelato
Print-on-demand fulfilment network that prints orders near your customers in dozens of countries.
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Is Gelato free?
Free plan, plus paid plans
- Gelato+ price:
- $29.99/month, or $19.99/month billed yearly
- Free plan:
- Yes, no monthly fee
Checked on Gelato's site Nov 8, 2026
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PrintfulStarting price: $24.99 a month (Growth), free above $12K/year in sales
PrintifyStarting price: From $39 a month (Premium)
FourthwallPro plan: $15 a month
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- 4 of 4
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- 3
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About Gelato
Gelato is a print-on-demand service for people who run their own online store. You design products such as T-shirts, mugs, posters, wall art, cards and photo books in its editor, connect a store on Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce, Wix, Squarespace or BigCommerce (or use the API), and Gelato prints and ships each order when a customer buys. Its main difference from Printful or Printify is the production network: orders are routed to partner printers in more than 30 countries, so many items are made close to the buyer, which can cut delivery times and shipping costs for international sales. Signing up costs nothing; you pay for each product and its shipping when an order comes in, and set your own retail price. An optional Gelato+ subscription adds discounts on shipping and products, premium mockups and other extras, and a Platinum tier serves high-volume sellers. It suits store owners who sell to customers in several countries and want local printing without holding stock.
Best for: Online store owners selling internationally who want products printed close to the buyer.
Gelato pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)
Each line is quoted from Gelato's own site, with the page it came from.
| Plan or term | What it says | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, no monthly fee | Nov 8, 2026 | support.gelato.com |
| Gelato+ price | $29.99/month, or $19.99/month billed yearly | Nov 8, 2026 | support.gelato.com |
Pros and cons
What works
- No setup fee, minimum order or monthly charge on the free plan
- Production partners in more than 30 countries for local printing
- Connects to Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce, Wix, Squarespace and BigCommerce
Why people leave
- No built-in marketplace, so you must bring your own shoppers
- Some savings and extras sit behind the paid Gelato+ subscription
- Print quality can vary between partner printers in different countries
Gelato vs Printful, Printify and Fourthwall
From each app's listing and the prices verified on its own site. A dash means we haven't verified it yet.
| Attribute | Gelato | Printful | Printify | Fourthwall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Verified price | $29.99/month, or $19.99/month billed yearly | $24.99 a month (Growth), free above $12K/year in sales | From $39 a month (Premium) | $15 a month |
| Free plan | Yes, no monthly fee | Yes, $0 a month | Yes, $0 a month, 5 stores | Yes |
| Open source | No | No | No | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
Top Gelato alternatives
See all 3- 1Printful68.8
Runs its own print facilities rather than a partner network, for more consistent quality and branding options.
- 2Printify64.8
Lets you pick from many print providers per product, often at lower base costs.
- 3Fourthwall52.6
Creator storefront with print-on-demand merch built in, if you don't already run a store.
Why people left Gelato
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Gelato: common questions
What is Gelato?
Gelato: Print-on-demand fulfilment network that prints orders near your customers in dozens of countries. Best for online store owners selling internationally who want products printed close to the buyer. Available for Web.
Is Gelato free?
Gelato has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Yes, no monthly fee (checked on Gelato's own site).
How much does Gelato cost?
Gelato is free with paid plans. Free plan: Yes, no monthly fee; Gelato+ price: $29.99/month, or $19.99/month billed yearly. Checked on Gelato's own site, November 2026.
Is Gelato open source?
No, Gelato is not open source.
What platforms does Gelato run on?
Gelato is available for Web.
What are the best alternatives to Gelato?
The highest-ranked Gelato alternatives right now are Printful, Printify and Fourthwall. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
Gelato vs Printful: what's the difference?
Both Gelato and Printful are free with paid plans. Verified prices: Gelato $29.99/month, or $19.99/month billed yearly, Printful $24.99 a month (Growth), free above $12K/year in sales. Both run on Web.