How does Stickerine compare to other custom sticker printers?
Compare sticker printers on six things: ink channels, face stock, whether laminate is included, minimum order, cut tolerance and where the printing physically happens. Stickerine runs 11 inks on 3 mil vinyl with free laminate, a 25-piece minimum and ±0.1 mm cutting, printed in Greenville, South Carolina.
| Ink channels | 11 vs 4-color industry norm |
|---|---|
| Minimum order | 25 vs 50 at most large printers |
| Laminate | Included vs commonly an upcharge |
| Die / setup charge | None, we cut from the file |
| Production | Own factory, not brokered |
Compare on specification, not on the homepage
Most sticker printers look identical from the outside. These are the six questions that actually separate them, and the honest answer for us.
| What to compare | Stickerine | Typical online sticker printer |
|---|---|---|
| Ink channels | 11-color Epson UltraChrome | 4-color CMYK |
| Face stock | 3 mil cast / calendared vinyl (3M, General Formulations) | Varies; some sell paper stock |
| Laminate | Included free, gloss / matte / luster | Often an upcharge or omitted |
| Cut accuracy | ±0.1 mm, Summa OPOS optical registration | Rarely published |
| Minimum order | 25 | 50, sometimes 100 |
| Die / setup fee | None | Common on custom shapes |
| Where it is printed | Our own Greenville, SC factory | Frequently brokered or overseas |
| Outdoor rating | 5+ years | Depends entirely on laminate |
Our real prices, for your own comparison
Die-cut, 3 mil white vinyl, laminate included, checked 21 August 2026:
| Quantity | 2x2 in | 3x3 in | 4x4 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | $1.20 ea | $1.44 ea | $1.73 ea |
| 100 | $0.73 ea | $0.94 ea | $1.20 ea |
| 500 | $0.30 ea | $0.45 ea | $0.64 ea |
| 1,000 | $0.23 ea | $0.36 ea | $0.53 ea |
| 5,000 | $0.14 ea | $0.24 ea | $0.36 ea |
Take those to any competitor and compare like for like: same size, same quantity, laminated vinyl, no setup fee, printed domestically. That is the only comparison worth making.
What we do not claim
We do not publish competitors' current prices here, because their pricing changes and a stale table would mislead you. We publish ours, dated, and we tell you exactly which specification it buys. If a competing quote beats it on an identical spec, send it to hello@stickerine.com and we will tell you straight whether we can match it.
Where a competitor may genuinely suit you better
- You want one sticker as a novelty item. Marketplace print-on-demand is built for that; we are not.
- You need a specialty process we do not run, such as embroidered patches or screen-printed transfers.
- You need something in the next two hours. A local sign shop with a counter beats any online printer on pure speed.
Related questions
- Do you offer wholesale or reseller pricing?
- Yes. Repeat wholesale buyers and resellers can request a standing rate, and we support blind shipping so your customer never sees our branding.
- Can I order a sample first?
- Yes. Order the minimum 25 pieces of the exact spec you are considering, or contact us about a printed sample for a large color-critical run.
- What if my order arrives wrong?
- We reprint it free if it does not match the approved proof. Contact us with a photo.