No. 7 of 33 ·Barcode Labeling Software

LabelForge

Windows · Mac · Linux

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.5

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

LabelForge is ranked #7 of 33 in barcode labeling software on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

LabelForge plans and pricing

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Free Free Free and open source · MIT License · no paid dependencies github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on barcode labeling software

Free plan: Yes
Deployment: desktop
Variable data: Yes
Batch printing: Yes
Data import: Yes
API access: Yes

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The record

Purpose: LabelForge designs labels visually and prints ZPL to Zebra printers, with the ZD410 listed as tested hardware.
Templates: JSON templates support text, Code128, Code39, Code93, EAN-13, QR codes, DataMatrix, lines, and boxes.
Visual editor: The editor provides a live preview and lets users select, drag, resize, and snap elements to a grid without editing JSON.
Printer connections: Printing supports network printers on raw port 9100, Windows printers by name, and USB devices on Linux or Mac.
Printer languages: ZPL is tested on real hardware; TSPL, EPL, CPCL, and EZPL are described as experimental and unverified on physical printers.
Integrations: Other programs can submit print jobs through an HTTP server, a watched folder of JSON jobs, or the command-line interface.
HTTP API: The HTTP server provides health, template-listing, and print endpoints, and supports optional bearer-token or API-key authentication.
API default: The integration guide says the HTTP server listens on localhost by default and recommends using a token and firewall restrictions for LAN exposure.
Languages: The interface is available in English and Italian, switchable in Settings.
Distribution: The README says downloads are available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, and also lists an Arch Linux AUR package.
Requirements: The app requires Node.js 18 or later, with version 20 or later recommended; USB printing by printer name requires Windows.
Code signing: The packaged app is not code-signed, so Windows SmartScreen may warn on first run.
Support and contributions: The project invites contributions and asks users to open an issue before making large changes.
Intended users: The README describes printing labels from a desktop app or command line and connecting other programs through HTTP or watched-folder jobs.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Barcode Labeling Software in 2026#7 of 33
Best Label Design Software in 2026#8 of 31

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Sources

github.com/dextsamu/labelforge· checked 4 Oct 2026
github.com/dextsamu/labelforge/blob/main/docs/INTE· checked 4 Oct 2026