Gelato Review
Print on demand supplier with 61 products, verified prices from $6.26, ships to Worldwide.
Products priced
61
5 categories
Avg price
$19.10
from $6.26 · 61 verified
Integrations
6
Shopify, Etsy…
Min order
1 unit
no upfront stock
Our verdict on Gelato
Gelato is cheapest on 27 of the 60 products where we can compare it directly, a 45% win rate. Gooten undercuts it by $0.63 on average across 30 shared products. It earns its place on range, fulfilment or integrations rather than on price.
Based on 61 prices taken from the Gelato API, checked Oct 19, 2026.
✓ What Gelato does well
- • Pricing is published through their API, so the 61 prices on this page are sourced and dated rather than estimated.
- • Strong customer sentiment: 4.7★ across 261 Trustpilot reviews.
- • Broad platform support — 6 integrations including Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce.
- • Fulfils from 5 locations (US, EU, UK), which shortens delivery and reduces customs friction.
- • Branding options, in its own words: custom neck labels (Gelato+ only, price not stated), pack-in inserts (Gelato+ only, some posters), branded packaging (Gelato+ only, some posters).
- • Undercuts Printify by $1.96 on average across the 47 products both carry.
! Where Gelato falls short
- • Beaten on price for 55% of the 60 products we can compare — competitive on some categories, not most.
- • Costs $6.03 more than CustomCat on average across the 15 products both carry.
What Gelato is the cheapest place to buy
Of the 60 products Gelato carries that another supplier also prices, it is the cheapest option on 27. Where it wins outright it beats the next cheapest supplier by an average of $1.94 per unit. It is strongest on Yupoong (4 of 4), Econscious (4 of 5), Flexfit (3 of 3) and Beechfield (2 of 2).
| Product | Gelato | Next cheapest | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Econscious EC5500 · 2 suppliers | $34.35 | $43.67 (Printify) | $9.32 |
| Hanes RS160 · 2 suppliers | $17.13 | $23.68 (Printify) | $6.55 |
| SOL'S 03574 · 3 suppliers | $20.51 | $25.25 (Printful) | $4.74 |
| Econscious EC1000 · 3 suppliers | $15.10 | $18.90 (Gooten) | $3.80 |
| Bella Canvas 7503 · 2 suppliers | $35.58 | $39.13 (Printify) | $3.55 |
| Econscious EC1070 · 2 suppliers | $15.21 | $18.39 (Printify) | $3.18 |
| Beechfield B682 · 2 suppliers | $14.56 | $17.29 (Printful) | $2.73 |
| Flexfit 5003 · 2 suppliers | $17.84 | $20.25 (Printful) | $2.41 |
Showing the 8 largest savings of 27. Every price is one printed unit at the reference size, taken from each supplier's own API.
Gelato vs other POD suppliers on price
Every product both suppliers carry, compared on the cost of one printed unit. A negative average means Gelato is cheaper.
| Compared with | Shared products | Gelato cheaper on | Avg difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printify | 47 | 37 (79%) | −$1.96 |
| Printful | 45 | 33 (73%) | −$0.47 |
| Gooten | 30 | 16 (53%) | +$0.63 |
| CustomCat | 15 | 0 (0%) | +$6.03 |
| Teelaunch | 11 | 3 (27%) | +$2.90 |
| Fourthwall | 8 | 5 (63%) | −$0.12 |
| SPOD | 7 | 3 (43%) | −$0.31 |
| merchOne | 5 | 2 (40%) | +$0.22 |
| ShineOn | 4 | 2 (50%) | +$2.30 |
Reference price is one printed unit with a single front print, size L where apparel is sized. Shipping and subscription discounts are excluded.
About Gelato
Gelato is a print on demand supplier. Routes each order to the nearest of 130+ certified local print partners across 32 countries; Gelato owns the software, not the presses.
We price 61 of its products from its own API: $6.26 to $53.75 for one printed unit, $19.10 on average, checked Oct 19, 2026. We hold its shipping rates for 8 countries; a t-shirt ships inside the US for $4.99, 3rd cheapest of 7 suppliers we quote there.
Shipping
What Gelato charges to ship a t-shirt on its cheapest standard service, and how that ranks against every supplier we can quote there. Rates for 8 countries, checked Oct 19, 2026.
| Destination | First item | Each extra | Vs other suppliers | Time (business days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.99 | $0.99 | 3 (tied) of 7 | est. 7–9 days to deliver |
| United Kingdom | $4.45 | $1.33 | 2 of 6 | est. 7–8 days to deliver |
| Canada | $9.62 | $2.90 | 3 of 6 | est. 4–8 days to deliver |
| Australia | $9.16 | $2.77 | 3 of 6 | est. 6–9 days to deliver |
| Germany | $5.07 | $1.56 | 3 of 6 | est. 4–7 days to deliver |
| France | $5.31 | $1.68 | 3 of 6 | est. 3–7 days to deliver |
| Netherlands | $4.83 | $1.51 | 2 of 6 | est. 7–8 days to deliver |
| Japan | $11.31 | $2.72 | 3 of 5 | est. 10–16 days to deliver |
Every destination and product: shipping costs by country.
Ships to
Worldwide
Fulfillment locations
US, EU, UK, CA, AU
Customization & branding
- ✓ Custom neck labels · Gelato+ only, price not stated source
- ✓ Pack-in inserts · Gelato+ only, some posters source
- ✓ Branded packaging · Gelato+ only, some posters source
- ✓ Sample-order discount · 30% off first order source
- ✓ API access
From Gelato's own pages, read Oct 15, 2026. Produces in: 32 countries through 140+ print partners.
E-commerce platform integrations
Gelato connects with these stores and marketplaces, as listed on its integrations page:
Gelato products (61)
Browse the Gelato products we can price from the Gelato API, organized by type. Click any product to compare its price across other POD suppliers.
Ceramic Mug (3)
Kids' Apparel (2)
T-Shirt (11)
Gildan 5000
T-Shirt
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Gildan 64000
T-Shirt
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Bella Canvas 3001
T-Shirt
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Gildan 64000L
T-Shirt
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Gildan 2000
T-Shirt
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Next Level 6210
T-Shirt
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Econscious EC1000
T-Shirt
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Econscious EC1070
T-Shirt
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Next Level 3600
T-Shirt
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Next Level 4600
T-Shirt
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Comfort Colors 1745
T-Shirt
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Beanie (4)
Tank Top (5)
Hat (11)
Sportsman SP15
Hat
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Yupoong 6007
Hat
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Big Accessories BX003
Hat
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Yupoong 6245CM
Hat
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Beechfield B682
Hat
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Flexfit 6277
Hat
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Econscious EC7000
Hat
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Flexfit 5003
Hat
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AS Colour 1114
Hat
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AS Colour 1154
Hat
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Econscious EC7025
Hat
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Trucker Hat (3)
Sweatshirt (11)
Gildan 18000
Sweatshirt
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Hanes RS160
Sweatshirt
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Gildan SF000
Sweatshirt
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Jerzees 562MR
Sweatshirt
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SOL'S 03574
Sweatshirt
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Lane Seven LS14004
Sweatshirt
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Champion S600
Sweatshirt
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Comfort Colors 1466
Sweatshirt
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Comfort Colors 1566
Sweatshirt
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Bella Canvas 7503
Sweatshirt
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Comfort Colors 1545
Sweatshirt
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Youth Hoodie (1)
Hoodie (7)
Gildan 18500
Hoodie
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Gildan SF500
Hoodie
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Lane Seven LS13001
Hoodie
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Independent Trading Co. SS4500
Hoodie
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Econscious EC5500
Hoodie
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Bella Canvas 3719
Hoodie
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Bella Canvas 7502
Hoodie
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Canvas Print (1)
Zip Hoodie (1)
Gelato compared with other suppliers
Priced against every supplier we can compare it with, on the products both carry.
Gelato is cheaper on 37 of the 47 products both carry, by $1.96 on average.
Gelato is cheaper on 33 of the 45 products both carry, by $0.47 on average.
Gelato is cheaper on 16 of the 30 products both carry, by $0.63 on average.
CustomCat is cheaper on 15 of the 15 products both carry, by $6.03 on average.
Teelaunch is cheaper on 8 of the 11 products both carry, by $2.90 on average.
Frequently asked questions about Gelato
Is Gelato a good print on demand supplier?
Gelato carries 61 products we can price in our directory and has a 4.7★ trust score from 261 customer reviews on Trustpilot. We verify 61 of those prices directly from the Gelato API, ranging from $6.26 to $53.75 per printed unit.
Is Gelato legit?
Yes, Gelato is a real, operating print on demand supplier: it has 261 Trustpilot reviews averaging 4.7★; it publishes its catalogue pricing through an API, which is where the 61 prices on this page come from. As with any supplier, order a sample before you list a product.
Does Gelato print on wholesale blanks?
Gelato: Does not print in-house. Orders are routed to third-party print providers, so quality and turnaround depend on which partner fulfils them. Routes each order to the nearest of 130+ certified local print partners across 32 countries; Gelato owns the software, not the presses. Prices are comparable with decorators, but the figure reflects whichever partner is chosen, and the same order can be produced in different places. Checked Sep 20, 2026.
How much does Gelato cost?
Across the 61 Gelato products we verify directly from the Gelato API (checked Oct 19, 2026), printed prices range from $6.26 to $53.75, averaging $19.10 per unit with a one-sided front print, before shipping.
How much does Gelato charge for shipping?
On its cheapest standard service, Gelato charges United States $4.99 (+$0.99 each extra), United Kingdom $4.45 (+$1.33 each extra), Canada $9.62 (+$2.90 each extra) to ship a t-shirt, before the product itself. We hold its rates for 8 countries, last checked Oct 19, 2026.
Where does Gelato ship to?
Gelato ships to Worldwide, with fulfillment locations in US, EU, UK, CA, AU.
What e-commerce platforms does Gelato integrate with?
Gelato integrates with Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce, Wix, Squarespace, BigCommerce. A direct API is also available for custom integrations.
Does Gelato offer white-label or custom branding?
By its own pages, Gelato offers custom neck labels (Gelato+ only, price not stated), pack-in inserts (Gelato+ only, some posters), branded packaging (Gelato+ only, some posters). Checked Oct 15, 2026.
