Best Label Design Software in 2026
Updated
In short: PrintSpirit is ranked #1 of 31 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Brother P-touch Editor and ZebraDesigner. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Brother P-touch Editor. The lowest first paid tier on this page is PrintSpirit at $10/mo.
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.
31 label design software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
10 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PrintSpiritWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · API | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | $10/mo | 6.7 | |
| 2 | Brother P-touch EditorWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 3 | ZebraDesignerWeb · Windows · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 4 | EASYLABELWeb · Windows | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 5 | Express Labels MobileAndroid · iPhone | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 6 | FreeLabels DesktopWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 7 | gLabelsWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 8 | LabelForgeWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 9 | Avery Design & PrintWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 10 | TechnoRiverStudioWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 11 | ZPLabWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.7 |
| 12 | DYMO Label SoftwareWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 13 | EtikStudioWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 6 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 14 | Epson Label EditorWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 15 | Brady WorkstationWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 16 | cablabel S3Windows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 17 | Loftware NiceLabelWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 18 | MasoLabelWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 19 | DisketchWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | $11.64/mo | 5.1 |
| 20 | LabelleWindows · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 21 | LabelDirect ZPLWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 22 | NitroLabelWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 23 | Label LIVEWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 24 | MarkMagicWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 25 | Union LabelWeb · Windows | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which label design software is ranked first on Freedom251?
PrintSpirit is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 6.7. Brother P-touch Editor is second and ZebraDesigner third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, PrintSpirit has the lowest first paid tier we found: $10/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.