Merchize: Print on Demand vs Printful: Print on Demand
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 31, 2026 for Merchize, Nov 9, 2026 for Printful.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Merchize 5.0 from 2 reviews and Printful 4.8 from 4,019 reviews.
- Only Merchize lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $29.99/month for Merchize and $24.99/month for Printful.
- Printful lists 22 features Merchize’s listing doesn’t mention, including Australia, Baby products, Bags.
Head to head
Top-rated print on demand dropshipping & warehousing service
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free to install
- · 24/7 Merchant Ticket Support
- · Branding Service
- · Competitive Base Cost, No MOQ
- · Product Creator Tool
- · Unlimited Product Listing
- · Unlimited Shopify stores
Premium plan
- · Beta features & upcoming tools
- · Branding Service
- · Priority 24/7 Chat Support
- · Unlimited Product Creator Tool
- · Unlimited Product Listing
- · Unlimited Shopify stores
Free Plan
- · 20% off sample orders
- · 20K+ visuals, and unlimited paid Premium
- · 576 customizable premium products
- · Design Maker with built-in tools
- · Product mockup generator
- · Up to 100 stores
Growth Plan
- · 7% off product branding
- · Exclusive 90-day free trial
- · Exclusive limited-time deals
- · FREE once you reach $12K in yearly sales
- · Free digitization for samples
- · Large front print for select products
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureLooking for a POD fulfillment partner with strong quality control? Merchize manufactures and fulfills custom products in our own factories in Vietnam and Texas. Connect your store in minutes to access 700+ products, competitive pricing, and seamless integrations. Design with our built-in mockup editor and sell high-quality AOP apparel.
Looking to start a printed or embroidered t-shirt business? Or sell wall art or blankets from the comfort of your home? Do it with Printful—we’re a print-on-demand dropshipping supplier ready to support you every step of the way and take care of the boring stuff (you know, like fulfillment). We’ll print, package, and ship your products to your customers.
- Wide range of customizable products across apparel, décor, accessories, and more
- In-house manufacturing with strict quality control and reliable fulfillment
- Factory-direct pricing with no monthly fees or hidden costs
- Custom labels, packaging, and pack-ins to to help build your brand
- Quick set-up. Connect to Printful and start selling fast.
- Easy-to-use design tools for you to create or upload your designs.
- High-quality products that will keep customers coming back for more.
- Custom branding with packaging, pack-ins, packing slips, and more.
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Merchize |  Printful |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 63,124 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −117 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 106 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 11% |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Arts & Entertainment |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, Canada, United Kingdom |
Reviews
| Measure | Merchize | Printful |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.8 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 2 | 4,019(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 97 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 11% |
FAQ
Merchize and Printful: common questions
- Is Merchize or Printful cheaper?
- Only Merchize lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $29.99/month for Merchize and $24.99/month for Printful. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, Merchize or Printful?
- On the Shopify App Store: Merchize 5.0 from 2 reviews and Printful 4.8 from 4,019 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Merchize lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Custom templates, Personalization, Real-time updates, Vietnam. Printful lists 22 the others don’t mention, such as Australia, Baby products, Bags, Bags and luggage. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 31, 2026 for Merchize, Nov 9, 2026 for Printful; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 31, 2026 for Merchize, Nov 9, 2026 for Printful. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.