Gelato vs NinjaPOD

Gelato: Print on Demand edges out NinjaPOD: DTF Print on Demand on rating (4.8★ vs 4.5★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.

Pricing entry tiers: Gelato: Print on Demand at Free to install, NinjaPOD: DTF Print on Demand at Free to install. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.

Gelato: Print on Demand has the larger user base (1,022 reviews vs 74), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. NinjaPOD: DTF Print on Demand's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Gelato: Print on Demand; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — NinjaPOD: DTF Print on Demand's 74-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Gelato: Print on Demand's broader-but-shallower coverage.

This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.

Is Gelato: Print on Demand or NinjaPOD: DTF Print on Demand cheaper?

Both Gelato: Print on Demand and NinjaPOD: DTF Print on Demand offer paid plans only. Gelato: Print on Demand starts at Free to install; NinjaPOD: DTF Print on Demand starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, Gelato: Print on Demand or NinjaPOD: DTF Print on Demand?

Gelato: Print on Demand has the higher average rating (4.8★ from 1,022 reviews) compared to NinjaPOD: DTF Print on Demand (4.5★ from 74 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Gelato: Print on Demand or NinjaPOD: DTF Print on Demand?

Gelato: Print on Demand holds the higher average rating (4.8★ vs 4.5★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Gelato: Print on Demand or NinjaPOD: DTF Print on Demand?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Gelato: Print on Demand has the deeper published review base (1,022 vs 74), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?

Gelato: Print on Demand typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1,022 reviews). NinjaPOD: DTF Print on Demand typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (74 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.