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Integrate your store with our fully automated Universal POD manufacturing and shipping services.
| Metric | Gelato: Print on Demand | Universal POD |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | ★ 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 844 | 7 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free to install |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 2 tiers | 1 tier |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 3 |
| Languages | 7 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jun 2020 | Aug 2019 |
Universal POD edges out Gelato: Print on Demand on rating (4.9★ vs 4.8★), 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, Universal POD 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Gelato: Print on Demand has the larger user base (844 reviews vs 7), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Universal POD's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Universal POD; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Gelato: Print on Demand's 844-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Universal POD'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.
Read each app's audit: Gelato: Print on Demand audit • Universal POD audit
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| Keyword | Gelato | Universal POD |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Not ranked | |
| print on demand | #4 | Not ranked |
| print on | #5 | Not ranked |
Both Gelato: Print on Demand and Universal POD offer paid plans only. Gelato: Print on Demand starts at Free to install; Universal POD starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Universal POD has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 7 reviews) compared to Gelato: Print on Demand (4.8★ from 844 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Gelato: Print on Demand fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Universal POD is the call if you need the higher-rated option. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store marketplace. Gelato: Print on Demand has more onboarding documentation maturity (844 reviews vs 7), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Gelato: Print on Demand typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (844 reviews). Universal POD aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (7 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Gelato: Print on Demand and Universal POD both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Universal POD" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
