EASYLABEL vs FreeLabels Desktop

EASYLABEL is label-design software for creating and printing shipping and compliance labels. EASYLABEL 7 is supported on Windows 10 and Windows 11, and the software includes barcode and RFID wizards, database connectivity, print-history reporting, access controls, automation, ActiveX controls, and XML support. Gold and higher connect to common databases through ODBC and directly to DBF databases and Excel files. Platinum adds XML-based printing from SAP, Oracle, and other applications, along with tools to process XML from a directory or TCP/IP port. Command-file capabilities are available in Platinum, Multi-User, and Terminal Server editions. Net Print Server provides a browser interface for selecting and printing labels from Windows, Linux, Unix, Apple Macs, and handheld PDAs. Licenses are one-time fees: Start is free with any Tharo printer; Silver costs $245, paid once, Gold $545, paid once, Platinum $995, paid once, Multi-User $1,495, paid once, and Terminal Server or Net Print Server $2,995, paid once.

FreeLabels Desktop is a free offline application for designing and printing barcode and QR labels from a computer. It targets shops, warehouses and small manufacturers that print labels in bulk. Product data can be imported from.xlsx files, including names, SKUs, prices, barcodes, QR or EPC data, expiry, GST rate, HSN code and brand. The app renders EAN-13, Code128 and EPC/GID-96 barcodes, and creates QR codes for URLs, text or EPC data. Page presets cover A4, A5, 50×30 mm thermal rolls, Avery layouts and custom sizes or grids. Users can add a logo, choose a solid or image background and save reusable template files. Output includes paginated PDFs plus ZPL or TSPL files for Zebra and similar thermal printers. The app runs locally; the maker says product lists, images and templates never leave the machine. The free plan costs nothing, forever, with no account, license fee or watermark. Installers need roughly 150–200 MB; Windows requires 10/11 64-bit, macOS 12 or later, and Linux has a 64-bit.deb.