Blankline vs Contrado
Blankline vs Contrado.
Looking for a Contrado alternative? Here's an honest side-by-side: where Blankline wins, where Contrado still makes sense, and how to decide.
Why Blankline
What you get on day one.
UK printed, UK dispatched
Every order ships from our UK press. Contrado specialises in cut-and-sew fashion at higher per-unit prices, not POD basics.
No monthly fee
All pricing is per-unit. Pay only when a customer pays you.
Real white-label
Plain box, your packing slip. Nothing brand-stamped from us.
Built for indie scale
Fashion brands get pricing that rewards growth, not enterprise contracts.
Workflow
From signup to first sale.
- 01
Move your catalogue
Export your products from Contrado or rebuild in our catalogue in minutes.
- 02
Re-upload artwork
Drag your print files into the dashboard. We re-prep them for our presses.
- 03
Reconnect your shop
Switch your Shopify / Etsy app over to Blankline in one settings change.
- 04
Test, then cut over
Run a few sample orders through Blankline before you fully migrate.
Where Blankline beats Contrado
Contrado specialises in cut-and-sew fashion at higher per-unit prices, not POD basics. For UK and EU sellers, this means longer shipping, customs friction and unpredictable lead times. Blankline prints in the UK, dispatches in 48 hours and uses tracked Royal Mail and courier services so your customers see consistent delivery dates.
Where Contrado still wins
Contrado has a wider catalogue and a longer track record. If you sell highly specialised products that aren't in our catalogue yet, Contrado may still be the right call. We add new products monthly based on seller requests — let us know what's missing.
Pricing comparison
Blankline is per-unit, no subscription, no per-design fee. Most of our migrating sellers see margin uplift on apparel and wall art versus Contrado, especially when shipping to UK and EU customers.
FAQ
Common questions.
- Is Blankline cheaper than Contrado?
- On most apparel and wall art SKUs, yes — especially for UK and EU shipping where Contrado adds international fees. On accessories the two are usually within a few pence per unit.
- Can I use both Blankline and Contrado?
- Yes. Many sellers run Blankline for UK / EU orders and Contrado for US orders. Our integrations support per-region routing.
- How long does migration take?
- Most sellers cut over a 50-product catalogue in a single afternoon, including artwork re-upload and shop re-integration.
- Do you offer a credit for switching?
- We offer free sample prints to migrating sellers so you can verify quality before committing. Get in touch via /contact.
- Is the print quality different?
- We print on the same Kornit and Mimaki kit as the major platforms, with calibrated colour profiles. Most sellers report identical or better results.