LS Custom vs. Printful
Choose the right way to make your merch.
Print-on-demand and planned merchandise programs solve different needs. Compare how orders are produced, delivered and supported.
Discuss Your Program
Compare the way each option works.
Compare the same products, quantities and service scope. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.
| Decision | LS Custom | Printful |
|---|---|---|
| Order model | Quoted apparel and merchandise projects; recurring programs can be scoped | Print-on-demand products made after a customer orders |
| Inventory planning | Choose quantities, products and an inventory approach for your program | On-demand production reduces the need to buy finished stock upfront |
| Ordering & delivery | Plan bulk delivery, employee kits or a managed Merch Hub workflow | Connect an online store; Printful prints, packs and ships orders |
| Product decisions | Local guidance on products, decoration and program requirements | Choose from the Printful product catalog and supported customization |
| Best-fit questions | Do teams need approved products, coordinated launches or recurring supply? | Is the priority selling online without a minimum order? |
Build around what your people need.
Choose around the job to be done
Start with your ordering needs.
Printful can suit demand that arrives one order at a time. LS Custom can suit planned team apparel, launches and managed merchandise programs. Compare product samples, unit economics and the full delivery experience for your own use case.
Discuss Your Program
Use one brief for both providers.
- Products, decoration details and expected quantities
- Who approves artwork and who places orders
- Launch dates, delivery locations and packing needs
- How stock, new hires, returns and reorders will be handled