Printify vs Square Online
A side-by-side look at Printify and Square Online. On our scoring, Printify comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | PrintifyPrint-on-demand | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 |
| User rating | 4.2 | 4 |
| Reviews | 1,960 | 1,320 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | free plan + optional Premium tier | free plan + processing fees |
| Transaction fees | Per-item product + fulfillment cost | 2.9% + 30¢ online |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Fulfillment integration | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Staff accounts | Team access | Role-based |
| Product limit | Unlimited products | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Inherits connected store | Square (primary) |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | No | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Inherits connected store | Template-based |
| App marketplace | Integrates with most platforms | Square App Marketplace |
| Multi-currency | Yes | No |
| Multi-language | Yes | No |
| POS included | No | Yes |
| Abandoned cart recovery | No | Yes |
| Built-in blog | No | No |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | No | Yes |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | Yes |
| Support channels | 24/7 chat & email (merchant support) | Phone & chat (business hours), email |
| 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 Square Online?
Square Online is the obvious add-on for businesses already running Square POS in the real world. The free plan is genuinely usable, though serious online-first brands will outgrow its lighter feature set.
Best for: Retail & restaurants already using Square
Read the full Square Online review