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SATO Label Artist II vs Zint Barcode Generator
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.
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.
Visit SATO Label Artist IIZint provides several ways to generate barcode images and supports a broad set of formats and output options. Check the operating-system installation requirements, including Windows runtime and Linux Qt requirements, before choosing a workflow.
Visit Zint Barcode GeneratorThe facts
| SATO Label Artist II | Zint Barcode Generator | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | satoeurope.com | zint.org.uk |
| On barcode labeling software | #23 of 35 | #19 of 35 |
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.
Zint Barcode Generator: what it does well
- Supports more than 50 barcode symbologies
- Renders images in eight listed formats
- Configurable image size, colour, error correction, and orientation
- Free and open source
What to know first
- Windows executables require the Visual C runtime DLL
- Barcode Studio on Linux requires Qt
- Fresh Windows releases may trigger SmartScreen warnings
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