Lulu Direct vs Printify

Based on the data on this page, Printify: Print on Demand is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.7★ vs Lulu Direct's 3.7★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: Lulu Direct at Free to install, Printify: 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.

Printify: Print on Demand has the larger user base (4,329 reviews vs 48), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Lulu Direct'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 Printify: Print on Demand; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Lulu Direct's 48-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Printify: 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 Lulu Direct or Printify: Print on Demand cheaper?

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

Which has better reviews, Lulu Direct or Printify: Print on Demand?

Printify: Print on Demand has the higher average rating (4.7★ from 4,329 reviews) compared to Lulu Direct (3.7★ from 48 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Lulu Direct or Printify: Print on Demand?

Printify: Print on Demand holds the higher average rating (4.7★ vs 3.7★). 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, Lulu Direct or Printify: Print on Demand?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Printify: Print on Demand has the deeper published review base (4,329 vs 48), 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?

Lulu Direct typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (48 reviews). Printify: Print on Demand typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (4,329 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.

Can I migrate data between Lulu Direct and Printify: Print on Demand?

Migration support varies by app and category. Lulu Direct and Printify: Print on Demand 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 Lulu Direct" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.