Learn the differences between Gelato's free account and Gelato+ plan: access, features, pricing, and tools to fit your business needs
This article outlines the differences between a free Gelato account and the Gelato+ subscription plan
. Gelato offers a variety of services for your print-on-demand business needs, whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your established company.
Gelato Account Options
Free Account
You can use Gelato for free with no startup costs. With a free account, you only pay for the products you order. You'll have access to all the basic tools you need to start your print-on-demand business, including:
Local production in 33 countries
Hundreds of products to design and sell
Ability to sell on popular platforms such as Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce, Wix, Squarespace, Bigcommerce, Order Desk, and more
Free mock-ups for all products in natural-looking settings
Intuitive design editor
Gelato+
Gelato+ is a paid subscription plan that gives you access to more features and tools. This plan is ideal for businesses looking to scale and streamline their operations. Gelato+ provides everything included in the free account, plus:
Live rates & Express Shipping in-store (Shopify)
Premium Apparel and Wall Art Mockups access
Downloadable mockups
Background removal tool
Graphics and image filters
Access to Shutterstock
250 Premium Fonts
Text Effects
Product discounts
Magic Mockups
Velocity Switch
Price Navigator
Instant Collections
Pricing and Comparison
To help you choose the best plan, here's a detailed comparison of Gelato's account options:
| Free | Gelato+ |
Annual Price | Free | $239.88 ($19.99/month) |
Monthly Price | Free | $29.99 |
Connected Stores | 2 | 10 |
Users | 2 | 5 |
Free trial | Always Free | |
Local production in 33 countries | ✅ | ✅ |
✅ | ✅ | |
Sell on Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce, Wix, Squarespace, Bigcommerce, Order Desk, and API | ✅ | ✅ |
Free mock-ups for all products in natural-looking settings | ✅ | ✅ |
Intuitive design editor | ✅ | ✅ |
✅ | ✅ | |
Branded labels and packaging inserts available for posters | ❌ | ✅ |
Live rates & Express Shipping in store (Shopify) | ❌ | ✅ |
❌ | ✅ | |
❌ | ✅ | |
❌ | ✅ | |
Background removal tool | ❌ | ✅ |
❌ | ✅ | |
❌ | ✅ | |
❌ | ✅ | |
250 Premium Fonts | ❌ | ✅ |
Text Effects | ❌ | ✅ |
❌ | ✅ | |
❌ | ✅ | |
Product discounts | ❌ | ✅ |
❌ | ✅ | |
Magic Mockups | ❌ | ✅ |
Velocity Switch | ❌ | ✅ |
Price Navigator | ❌ | ✅ |
Instant Collections | ❌ | ✅ |
❌ | ❌ | |
Dedicated support to migrate your products to Gelato | ❌ | ❌ |
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