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Best Label Design Software in 2026
Label design tools help you create and print everything from shipping labels to barcodes and compliance labels. Compare the label types supported with barcode support, variable data printing, and print automation to see which capabilities match your workflow. Supported printers and deployment model can help you check practical fit, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer cost context. PrintSpirit, Brother P-touch Editor, and ZebraDesigner are among the named options to weigh against your printer setup and production needs. Consider which labels you need to make, whether variable data matters, and how much automation your process calls for.
- 32 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Brother P-touch Editor
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2P-touch Editor 6 provides label design tools, database-driven content, and batch printing for select Brother printers. Confirm printer compatibility and connection requirements before using it.
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Avery Design & Print
Free plan WebAvery Design & Print provides a no-cost browser-based way to create and print Avery products, with mail merge and barcode tools.
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Disketch
Free plan MacWindowsDisketch covers disc artwork creation, layout, and print export for Windows and Mac users. Check the license terms and printing setup that fit your use.
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Brady Workstation
Free plan WindowsChoose Brady Workstation if you use a Brady printer and need label design, variable data imports or purpose-built identification tools. Automation and scanning options address production workflows.
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EASYLABEL
Free plan WebWindowsEASYLABEL covers label creation, printing, data connections and automation, with capabilities varying by license tier.
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Epson Label Editor
Free plan MacWindowsEpson Label Editor offers a broad set of label design tools at no listed cost. Check the compatible printer list and macOS requirement before choosing it.
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FreeLabels Desktop
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsFreeLabels Desktop combines spreadsheet imports, reusable label layouts, and multiple output formats in a free offline app.
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gLabels
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsgLabels covers label and business-card design, including barcode elements and record-based printing.
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LabelForge
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsLabelForge brings visual label design, variable-data printing, and several ways to submit print jobs into a free desktop app.
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cablabel S3
Free plan WindowsChoose cablabel S3 for designing and printing labels on cab devices, particularly if you need variable data, batch printing, JScript or database connectivity.
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Express Labels Mobile
Free plan AndroidiPhoneExpress Labels Mobile brings label design, data import, and printer connectivity to mobile devices at no listed cost.
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MarkMagic
Free plan APILinuxMac+3MarkMagic combines document design, barcode and RFID printing, templates, and multiple data sources. Its paid licensing and manual installation for MarkMagic PI are important considerations.
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Labelle
Free plan LinuxWindowsLabelle provides both a visual label editor and a batch mode, with support for several listed DYMO devices. Check the platform-specific setup requirements and device list before relying on it.
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PrintSpirit
Free plan AndroidAPILinux+4PrintSpirit covers label layout, variable-data batches, and several printing and integration approaches.
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DYMO Label Software
Free plan MacWindowsChoose DYMO Label Software v8 if you have a supported DYMO printer and need free desktop label design and printing.
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ZebraDesigner
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1ZebraDesigner covers basic label creation through database-connected and RFID workflows, with separate free and paid editions.
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Union Label
Free plan WebWindowsUnion Label covers label layout, data import, and printing across web and Desktop editions. Check edition-specific barcode, database, offline, and printer requirements before choosing a plan.
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BarTender
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+3BarTender covers label design, printing, integrations, automation, and on-premises controls in one product family.
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MasoLabel
Free plan WindowsMasoLabel covers label creation and several batch-printing workflows, with a free plan and paid options. Check plan limits for daily volume, templates, users and export before choosing.
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TechnoRiverStudio
Free plan WindowsChoose TechnoRiverStudio if you need Windows label design with barcode support, data connections, or print automation.
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ZPLab
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2ZPLab combines canvas-based label editing with batch data, multiple printing routes and preserved imported ZPL text.
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EtikStudio
Free trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+3EtikStudio covers label design, variable content, printer connectivity, compliance templates, and print automation.
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Domino Designer 100
Free trial WindowsDomino Designer 100 focuses on controlled label production for Domino environments, with broad label elements, data connections, access management, and version rollback.
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LabelDirect ZPL
Free trial WindowsLabelDirect ZPL focuses on label design, variable data, and production printing for ZPL-compatible hardware.
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Label LIVE
Free trial MacWindowsLabel LIVE combines spreadsheet data, visual label design, and broad printer support for macOS and Windows.
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price