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BarTender

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Spec score 8.4 #1 of 17 in Label and Artwork Management Software

What it is

BarTender creates, manages, and prints labels, barcodes, RFID tags, and other product identifiers. Its design tools support more than 100 linear and 2D barcode symbologies and standards, RFID encoding, and a library of more than 400 label templates. The on-premises product can print from local workstations, browsers, and mobile devices, with more than 11,000 printer drivers. The Automation edition adds REST APIs, File Drop, no-code builders, and more than 70 trigger actions. Listed connectors include SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and Workday, alongside REST APIs and custom integrations for more than 20 enterprise platforms. On-premises security features include role-based permissions, document encryption, license server redundancy, and printer failover options. BarTender can operate without an internet connection and supports 21 CFR Part 11-compliant audit trails and electronic signatures. The on-premises operating-system requirements are 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 and Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, or 2025. Starter costs $199 a year; a 30-day Enterprise Edition trial supports up to three printers.

Spec sheet

Purpose
BarTender creates, manages, and prints labels, barcodes, RFID tags, and other product identifiers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · bartendersoftware.com
Audience
The maker describes BarTender as serving businesses of all sizes and industries, including supply chains, with use cases spanning manufacturing, warehousing, retail, and transportation and logistics.Read 7 Oct 2026 · bartendersoftware.com
Trial
The maker offers a 30-day trial of BarTender Enterprise Edition with access for up to three printers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · bartendersoftware.com
Integrations
The maker lists pre-built connectors for SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and Workday, plus REST APIs and custom integrations for more than 20 enterprise platforms.Read 7 Oct 2026 · bartendersoftware.com
Security
The on-premises product offers role-based security and permissions, document encryption, license server redundancy, and printer failover options.Read 7 Oct 2026 · bartendersoftware.com
Compliance
The maker states that BarTender supports 21 CFR Part 11-compliant audit trails and electronic signatures.Read 7 Oct 2026 · bartendersoftware.com
Support
Standard Maintenance and Support includes live phone and chat support and product updates; Premium support offers 24/7/365 coverage and a guaranteed one-hour response for critical production-impacting issues.Read 7 Oct 2026 · bartendersoftware.com
Automation
Automation edition supports REST APIs, File Drop, no-code builders, and more than 70 trigger actions.Read 7 Oct 2026 · bartendersoftware.com
Label design
It supports more than 100 linear and 2D barcode symbologies and standards, RFID encoding, and a library of more than 400 pre-built label templates.Read 7 Oct 2026 · bartendersoftware.com
Mobile app
The free BarTender Mobile App is offered for iOS and Android and supports mobile label, barcode, and RFID printing.Read 7 Oct 2026 · bartendersoftware.com
Offline use
The on-premises product can operate without an internet connection and is positioned for high-volume printing and strict data residency requirements.Read 7 Oct 2026 · bartendersoftware.com
Platform requirement
The listed operating systems are 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 and Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, or 2025.Read 7 Oct 2026 · bartendersoftware.com
Printing
The on-premises product supports printing from local workstations, browsers, and mobile devices, with more than 11,000 printer drivers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · bartendersoftware.com

Plans and prices

Starter $199 a year Annual agreement; 1-, 3-, and 5-year plans are available. Simple barcode label design · broad printer support · Workstation option Read 7 Oct 2026 · bartendersoftware.com
Professional $299 a year Annual agreement; 1-, 3-, and 5-year plans are available. Barcode and RFID label design · dynamic templates · anywhere printing · Workstation option Read 7 Oct 2026 · bartendersoftware.com
Automation $575 a year Annual agreement; 1-, 3-, and 5-year plans are available. REST API, File Drop, and no-code integrations · on-demand printing forms Read 7 Oct 2026 · bartendersoftware.com
Enterprise Priced on request Contact sales for a quote. Enterprise security and permissions · complete audit trails · unlimited logging Read 7 Oct 2026 · bartendersoftware.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports more than 100 barcode symbologies and standards.
  • Includes more than 400 label templates.
  • Works offline for on-premises use.
  • Mobile app supports iOS and Android printing.

Limits

  • No free plan is listed.
  • On-premises system requirements specify 64-bit Windows.
  • Enterprise pricing requires a quote.

Who it suits

It suits organizations that create and print product identifiers, including use cases in manufacturing, warehousing, retail, and transportation and logistics. The on-premises option is relevant to teams needing offline operation or strict data residency.

Verdict

BarTender spans label design, printing, and automation, with an offline on-premises option. Check the Windows requirements and compare plan capabilities before choosing a tier.

Where Specifiction places it

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