PrintSpirit vs Zint Barcode Generator
PrintSpirit
printspirit.cnZint Barcode Generator
zint.org.ukSide by side
| Figure | PrintSpirit | Zint Barcode Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $10/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 1 |
| Spec score · Barcode Generators | 8.8 (#1) | 8.2 (#4) |
| Spec score · Barcode Labeling Software | 8.8 (#5) | 8.2 (#11) |
| Purpose | PrintSpirit provides label design, barcode label printing, and batch printing for logistics, retail, export, warehouse, and enterprise use. | Zint is an open-source barcode generation project for desktop users, command-line workflows, and software developers. |
| What it does | PrintSpirit provides label design, variable-data batch printing and barcode printing for logistics, retail, export, warehouse and enterprise workflows. | Zint generates barcode images through a desktop GUI, command-line tool, and library API. |
Plans
PrintSpirit
- SpiritOnline Web EditionFree
- Web Edition (SpiritOnline)Free
- Temporary VIP$1, paid once
- Gold Membership$10 a month
- Platinum Membership$15 a month
- Gold Membership150 CNY a year
- Platinum Membership200 CNY a year
- SpiritCenter Enterprise EditionPriced on request
In their own words
PrintSpirit
PrintSpirit has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Zint Barcode Generator
Zint Barcode Generator is a free, open-source project that creates barcode images through a desktop GUI, command-line tool, or library API. It supports more than 50 symbologies across linear, stacked, postal, and matrix formats, including QR Code, Code 128, EAN, UPC, Data Matrix, and PDF417. Users can set image size, colour, error correction, and orientation. The library renders BMP, EMF, EPS, GIF, PCX, PNG, TIF, and SVG images. Developers can use its C API from C and C++ programs; the manual also describes Qt and Tcl interfaces. Installation is documented for Windows, macOS, Linux, and BSD, and the Tcl backend can also be built on Android. Windows downloads include Barcode Studio and a command-line executable, both requiring the Visual C runtime DLL. The macOS instructions cover the command-line tool and library through Homebrew, while GUI build directions are separate. Linux users can compile Zint, and Barcode Studio requires Qt. The gLabels desktop label-design software supports the Zint libraries. Zint has no paid plans stated.