Blankline vs Gelato
Blankline vs Gelato.
Looking for a Gelato alternative? Here's an honest side-by-side: where Blankline wins, where Gelato 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. Gelato is built for enterprise print networks and pushes high-volume sellers towards subscription tiers to unlock useful pricing.
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
Global brands get pricing that rewards growth, not enterprise contracts.
Workflow
From signup to first sale.
- 01
Move your catalogue
Export your products from Gelato 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 Gelato
Gelato is built for enterprise print networks and pushes high-volume sellers towards subscription tiers to unlock useful pricing. 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 Gelato still wins
Gelato has a wider catalogue and a longer track record. If you sell highly specialised products that aren't in our catalogue yet, Gelato 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 Gelato, especially when shipping to UK and EU customers.
FAQ
Common questions.
- Is Blankline cheaper than Gelato?
- On most apparel and wall art SKUs, yes — especially for UK and EU shipping where Gelato adds international fees. On accessories the two are usually within a few pence per unit.
- Can I use both Blankline and Gelato?
- Yes. Many sellers run Blankline for UK / EU orders and Gelato 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.