Printify vs Shift4Shop
A side-by-side look at Printify and Shift4Shop. On our scoring, Printify comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | PrintifyPrint-on-demand | Shift4ShopAll-in-one |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.1/5 | 3.8/5 |
| User rating | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 1,960 | 540 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | free plan + optional Premium tier | free in the US with Shift4 Payments |
| Transaction fees | Per-item product + fulfillment cost | 0% with Shift4 Payments |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Fulfillment integration | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | Free plan available | Free with Shift4 Payments |
| Staff accounts | Team access | By plan |
| Product limit | Unlimited products | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Inherits connected store | Shift4 + 100+ gateways |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | No | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Inherits connected store | 100+ themes |
| App marketplace | Integrates with most platforms | App store & integrations |
| Multi-currency | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes |
| POS included | No | Yes |
| Abandoned cart recovery | No | Yes |
| Built-in blog | No | Yes |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | No | Yes |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | No |
| Support channels | 24/7 chat & email (merchant support) | 24/7 phone, chat, email (US) |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Printify?
Printify connects you to a broad network of print providers, giving you the widest product selection and the chance to shop for lower base costs. Quality varies by provider, so sampling before you sell is essential.
Best for: Sellers wanting the widest product and price range
Read the full Printify reviewWhy pick Shift4Shop?
Shift4Shop (formerly 3dcart) offers a deep, feature-rich platform that becomes free if you process payments through Shift4. That bargain comes with dated interfaces and a payment lock-in that does not suit everyone.
Best for: US sellers who will use Shift4 payment processing
Read the full Shift4Shop review