479+ high-quality products across apparel, accessories, and home decor
Free Design Maker with built-in graphics, templates, and mockup generator
Connect to Etsy, Shopify, TikTok Shop, Amazon, eBay, and more
Why choose Printful for your print-on-demand business?
More products to choose from
From t-shirts and phone cases to candles, introduce new personalized products in a few clicks.
In-house production, consistent quality
Get consistent printing results from your first order with our industry-leading tech and quality checks.Â
Free tools to customize your products
Create designs easily with your own images or built-in templates in our free Design Maker.
Global network of fulfillment centers
With 12 facilities across multiple regions, your customers get faster worldwide delivery.
How to switch from Gelato to Printful: Your step-by-step guide
Switching POD services doesn’t have to be messy. Follow these instructions to move from Gelato to Printful:
1. Connect your store to Printful
Sign up for free and complete your Printful account setup. Then, connect Printful to your eCommerce platform so new orders can start syncing automatically.
2. Recreate your products
To transfer products to Printful, use our Design Maker to rebuild items from Gelato's catalog. Upload your images and adjust the print file placement to match your existing custom products.
3. Disable Gelato fulfillment
Complete your print-on-demand provider change by disabling Gelato fulfillment to avoid duplicate orders and unnecessary costs.
4. Start selling with Printful
You’ve completed all the Gelato migration steps! Whenever a customer orders, Printful automatically prints, packs, and ships the product.
Printful vs Gelato: See the key differences
Compare the benefits of Printful over Gelato side by side and decide which POD service works best for you.
| Printful | Gelato | |
|---|---|---|
| Product catalog | 479+ products | Around 200 items |
| Free signup | ||
| Optional plan | Printful Growth – $24.99/month | Gelato+ – $23.99/month |
| Shipping costs | Vary by product and destination | Vary by product and destination |
| eCommerce integrations | 22+ eCommerce integrations, including Etsy, Shopify, and TikTok Shop | 7 integrations – Etsy, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, BigCommerce, TikTok Shop, and Amazon |
| Fulfillment locations | 12+ in-house and vetted partner facilities in 9 countries | 140+ external print providers in 30+ countries |
| Quality assurance | In-house production with industry-leading tech and three-step quality checks | Quality guarantee on selected products in specific regions – production handled by external partners |
| Customer support | 24/7 support via help center, chat, and email | 24/7 support via help center, chat, and contact form |
Here’s what gets better with Printful
Improved customer experience
Boost customer satisfaction and sales with consistent quality, local production, and faster delivery times.
Memorable branding touches
Add neck labels, branded inserts, and custom packaging to create a more polished unboxing experience.
Test new product ideas faster
Experiment with various customization options and sell new custom products without risky upfront costs.
Sell on multiple sales channels
Start with Etsy, then expand to new markets with Shopify, TikTok Shop, Amazon, and more – all from one Printful account.
Sell globally with reliable local production
Trusted by world-renowned brands
FAQ: Moving from Gelato to Printful
As a print-on-demand platform, Gelato is known for its extensive fulfillment network, AI tools, and personalization studio. However, because production relies on external print providers, some sellers report inconsistent printing quality between orders.
Plus, certain features, like branded labels and premium mockups, are only available on paid plans.
Learning how to switch from Gelato to Printful may feel like a big step, but it’s more straightforward than you think. Whether you’re planning a Shopify print-on-demand switch or moving from another platform, you’ll need to:
- Sign up with Printful and connect your storefront.
- Choose products from our Catalog and recreate your listings using the Design Maker.
- Disable Gelato fulfillment to avoid duplicate orders or extra costs.
Orders already in production with Gelato will continue as planned. After disabling Gelato fulfillment and connecting to Printful, new orders will route to our systems.Â
To avoid errors, switch your print-on-demand platform only after current orders are processed and monitor incoming purchases during the transition.
There isn't currently an automatic transfer option – you'll need to upload your print files to Printful manually.
The timeline depends on your store size and number of listings. A small Etsy print-on-demand switch can take just a few days, while larger Shopify stores with larger catalogs may take longer. If you ever need help, contact our support team for assistance.Â
Before switching to Printful, compare product pricing, shipping costs to your most common destinations, and the added savings available with Printful Growth versus Gelato+.
Even small improvements in base price can increase your monthly profit and help you keep more money from every sale.
Printful operates its in-house facilities with thorough quality checks. This controlled model leads to more consistent results and fewer reships than distributed partner networks.Â
Printful is also known for strong specialty techniques – for example, unlimited-color embroidery that captures fine gradients. While this premium option comes with additional costs, many sellers find the improved quality worth the price.
Printful works with several platforms that Gelato doesn’t support, including Big Cartel, eBay, Adobe Commerce, Hostinger, and more. This means you can connect your account to more places and sell on more channels without juggling multiple services.
No. Your Etsy reviews are tied to your shop account, not your production partner. Switching from Gelato to Printful simply means updating the production partner in your Etsy shop settings. Your existing reviews and shop history will remain unchanged.
Build a real brand with Printful