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Best Label Printing Software in 2026

Label printing software helps you design labels and send them to supported printers. This list is for people comparing tools by cost, platform, and label-production features.

  1. 1

    Brother P-touch Editor

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    P-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.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
  2. 2

    Avery Design & Print

    Free plan Web

    Avery Design & Print provides a no-cost browser-based way to create and print Avery products, with mail merge and barcode tools.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
  3. 3

    Brady Workstation

    Free plan Windows

    Choose 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.

    7.2 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
  4. 4

    cablabel S3

    Free plan Windows

    Choose cablabel S3 for designing and printing labels on cab devices, particularly if you need variable data, batch printing, JScript or database connectivity.

    7.1 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
  5. 5

    DYMO Connect

    Free plan APIiPhoneMac+2

    Choose DYMO Connect if you need free desktop software to design labels and print them with a supported DYMO printer, especially from contact or spreadsheet data.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
  6. 6

    gLabels

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    gLabels covers label and business-card design, including barcode elements and record-based printing.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
  7. 7

    Epson Label Editor

    Free plan MacWindows

    Epson 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.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
  8. 8

    BarTender

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    BarTender covers label design, printing, integrations, automation, and on-premises controls in one product family.

    6.6 From $199/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
  9. 9

    GoLabel

    Free plan Windows
    5.7 Free plan Visit site
  10. 10

    Label LIVE

    Free trial MacWindows

    Label LIVE combines spreadsheet data, visual label design, and broad printer support for macOS and Windows.

    5.7 From $19.99/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Labeljoy

    Free trial Windows

    Labeljoy combines label design, barcode and QR generation, data import and batch printing for Windows.

    5.6 Visit site
  12. 12

    LABELVIEW

    Free trial Self-hostedWindows

    LABELVIEW combines label design, barcode support, data connections, and variable printing in a Windows desktop product.

    5.6 From $893/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
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    TEKLYNX CENTRAL

    Paid Self-hostedWebWindows

    TEKLYNX CENTRAL is built around centralized label lifecycle management and printing, with access controls, audit history, and ERP integrations.

    5.2 30-day trial Visit site
  14. 14

    CODESOFT

    Paid Windows
    4.4 30-day trial Visit site
  15. 15

    EasyLabel

    Paid Windows
    4.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    iWinSoft Label Maker

    Paid Windows
    4.0 Visit site
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    Loftware Desktop Designer

    Paid Windows
    3.9 Visit site
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    MarkMagic

    Paid Windows
    3.8 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Check whether a tool has a free plan or trial, what paid use costs, and whether its licence fits your needs if you need to read or change code. Compare barcode support, data sources, templates, printer support, and print automation before choosing.

Questions

Is label printing software available for free?

Yes. Tools on this list offer free plans, including Avery Design & Print, Brother P-touch Editor, DYMO Connect, Epson Label Editor, gLabels, and GoLabel.

Do label printing tools offer trials?

Yes. BarTender, Brady Workstation, cablabel S3, and CODESOFT list 30-day trials.

What platforms are covered?

The list includes tools for Windows, macOS, web, self-hosted use, APIs, and iOS. Check the platform details for the product you are considering.

Can these tools print barcodes?

Barcode support is a comparison field. iWinSoft Label Maker lists barcode support; check the individual product details for other tools.

How should I compare label software?

Compare free plans, paid pricing, barcode support, data sources, template libraries, printer support, platforms, and print automation.

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