Clothify vs. Gelato for a clothing brand
Clothify drafts your designs, brand and store from an idea. Gelato routes print-on-demand orders to local print partners in 32 countries. Compare prices and fit.
Gelato facts checked on its own pages. Sources
Choose Clothify if
- You are starting in the United States and need the designs, brand and store created.
- You want one workspace instead of a separate store, design tool and supplier.
Choose Gelato if
- Your customers are spread across several countries.
- You already sell on Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce or another supported platform.
- You want a free supplier account and to pay only for the products ordered.
Clothify and Gelato side by side
| Topic | Clothify | Gelato |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Software that turns an idea into original artwork on real garments, a logo, a hosted store and launch posts to download. | Print-on-demand platform that routes each order to a print partner near the customer. It lists 250+ print partners in 32 countries. |
| Starting price | Starter: $19.99 monthly or $119.94 yearly. No free plan. New subscribers can try Studio for 7 days for $1, then $49.99 monthly or $299.94 yearly, depending on billing choice. Garments, shipping, domains, payment processing and the 3% store sales fee are separate. | Free to sign up. You pay for the products you order. Gelato+ is $29.99 a month, or $19.99 a month billed yearly ($239.88). |
| Best for | People starting a clothing brand who want the designs, brand, store and launch content drafted in one place. | Sellers with an existing store and customers in more than one country. |
| Where orders ship | Clothify stores currently sell in US dollars and ship within the United States. | Local production through print partners in 32 countries. |
| Selling route | A hosted Clothify store with your own address or domain. | Your own store on Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce, Wix, Squarespace or BigCommerce, or the API. |
| Design tools | Artwork created from your brief, then edited on the garment. | A free design editor and product mockups. Gelato+ adds more mockups, fonts and graphics. |
Prices in US dollars. Gelato details come from the pages listed under Sources, read on November 12, 2026. Clothify prices are on the pricing page.
What Gelato does well
- Local production: Gelato says it routes each job to the nearest print partner to cut delivery time and distance.
- A free account has no startup cost and connects up to 2 stores. Gelato+ connects up to 10.
- Integrations cover Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce, Wix, Squarespace and BigCommerce, plus an API.
- The catalog goes beyond apparel to wall art, mugs and stationery.
When Clothify fits
Use Clothify to get from an idea to a first collection: artwork on garments, a logo, a store and launch posts you can edit. Clothify stores currently sell in US dollars and ship within the United States, so it suits a brand launching to US customers first.
When Gelato fits
Use Gelato when reach is the main question. If you already have designs and a store, its network of print partners can produce an order in or near the customer’s country. You stay responsible for the store, the designs and the product setup.
Check delivery to your three main countries
- List the three countries most of your followers or customers live in.
- For one tee, note the product cost, shipping cost and delivery estimate to each country.
- If almost all of them are in the United States, compare on design and setup time instead of reach.
Questions about Clothify and Gelato
Does Clothify ship internationally?
Not today. Clothify’s Terms say stores currently sell in US dollars and ship within the United States.
How much does Gelato cost?
Gelato’s help center says a free account has no startup costs and you pay only for the products you order, checked November 2026. Gelato+ is $29.99 a month, or $19.99 a month billed yearly.
Does Gelato give you a store?
Gelato connects to a store you run on platforms such as Shopify, Etsy and WooCommerce, or to your own system through its API.
Sources
Written by Clothify. Every statement about Gelato comes from its own public pages, read on . Prices and features change, so confirm on the source before you decide. Clothify has not tested Gelato’s products, and Gelato is not affiliated with this page.
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Start your clothing brand with Clothify
Describe your idea and get your first designs, logo and store to edit.