Platform Comparison
PrintNow vs OnPrintShop
Both platforms power web-to-print businesses. Here’s an honest, feature-by-feature comparison to help you choose the right one for your print business.
What sets PrintNow apart
Transparent pricing
PrintNow publishes pricing on the website — $495/mo Starter, $995/mo Growth, custom Enterprise. OnPrintShop requires contacting sales for a quote. You know what you're paying before you talk to anyone.
PrintCAD — parametric packaging design
PrintNow includes PrintCAD, a parametric CAD tool for structural packaging design with 3D preview. No other web-to-print platform offers this. Design folding cartons, boxes, and packaging dielines directly in the browser.
Free trial
PrintNow offers a free trial so you can explore the platform before committing. Build a storefront, configure products, test the editor — then decide. OnPrintShop requires a sales conversation to get started.
22 years in web-to-print
PrintNow has been building web-to-print software since 2003 — one of the earliest pioneers in the space. That's two decades of industry experience, customer feedback, and continuous platform development.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Based on publicly available information from each platform’s website and documentation.
PrintNow
OnPrintShop
Platform & Technology
Storefront technology
Design editor
3D product preview
Parametric CAD (packaging)
Admin dashboard
REST API
Cloud hosting
Storefront Features
B2C storefronts
B2B partner portals
Multi-storefront management
Custom themes / templates
Built-in CMS
SEO tools
Mobile responsive
Design & Editor
Online design editor
Template locking
CMYK color support
PDF/X output
InDesign template import
3D product mockups
Parametric packaging design
Pricing & Checkout
Transparent public pricing
Free trial available
Dynamic pricing engine
Customer-specific price lists
Volume discounts
Multiple payment gateways
Integrations & Fulfillment
Trade printer integrations
Print MIS integration
Automated order routing
Blind shipping
Shipping carrier integrations
Tax automation (TaxJar)