BarTender vs FreeLabels Desktop
| BarTender | FreeLabels Desktop | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $16.58/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, api, iOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Variable data printing | Yes | Yes |
| Barcode support | — | Yes |
| Compliance labels | — | Yes |
| Supported printers | — | A4 and A5 printers; Avery sheet layouts; Zebra and other ZPL/TSPL thermal printers |
| Deployment model | — | desktop |
Both are listed in Best Label Design Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, BarTender scores higher on our published basis.