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iBarcoder vs SATO Label Artist II

Both stand on barcode labeling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

iBarcoder

Free trial iPhoneMac

iBarcoder combines bulk barcode creation, print-oriented label controls, and export options on Mac with generation and scanning on iOS. Review the separate Mac and mobile pricing, and the Mac system requirement, before choosing it.

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SATO Label Artist II

Free plan Windows

Choose SATO Label Artist II if you use a supported SATO PV printer and need free Windows software for label design, templates and database-linked printing. Look elsewhere if you need a platform other than Windows or a printer outside the identified PV3 and PV4 models.

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The facts

	iBarcoder	SATO Label Artist II
Free plan	A free trial	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	iPhone, Mac	Windows
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	Free or on request
Plans published	3	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	ibarcoder.com	satoeurope.com
On barcode labeling software	#27 of 35	#23 of 35

iBarcoder: what it does well

Mac app supports more than 60 symbologies.
Generates sequences from counters, text, or Excel.
Includes about 1,000 preset label formats.
Exports raster, PDF, and EPS images.
iOS app scans and generates 15 symbologies.

What to know first

Mac app requires macOS 10.15 or later.
No free plan.
iOS subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off.

SATO Label Artist II: what it does well

Free label design software for SATO PV users.
WYSIWYG workspace includes text, images and barcodes.
Supports database-linked label content and selected-row printing.
Templates can be selected and exported.
Copy counts can be set for printing.

What to know first

Requires an installed printer driver.
Designed for Windows environments.
Supported printers identified in the manual are SATO PV3 and PV4.

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