Stickerine vs Sticker Mule

Stickerine vs Sticker Mule, an honest look

Short answer: Sticker Mule is the big brand-name option in custom stickers, headquartered in Amsterdam, NY. Stickerine is a family-owned US shop (Florida HQ + Greenville, SC print facility) that prints on an Epson SureColor S9170 with a Summa F1612 cutter and publishes the exact make and model of every machine we run. Both ship US-made stickers. Which one fits comes down to whether you want a large well-known brand or a smaller shop where you can talk to the people who print your job.
The Epson SureColor S9170 class printer Stickerine operates in the USA

Illustration of the Epson SureColor S9170 class printer we run, see our full equipment list.

This page compares the two companies using only publicly verifiable information. We won't make claims about Sticker Mule that we can't back up from their own published materials, and we'd rather you check their site directly than take our word for it.

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About each company (verifiable facts only)

Stickerine

  • Family-owned US sticker shop, operating since 2008 (originally launched as NameBadge.com)
  • Two US production facilities: Florida headquarters and a Greenville, SC print shop
  • Prints on an Epson SureColor S917064" solvent printer with 11-color UltraChrome GS3 ink
  • Cuts on a Summa F1612 flatbed cutter, a Kongsberg X24 CNC table, and runs a Mimaki UV-LED flatbed for rigid substrates
  • 25-piece minimum order
  • Free proofs before any order is printed

See the full equipment breakdown.

Sticker Mule

  • Founded 2010, headquartered in Amsterdam, New York
  • Operates a distributed, remote team (per their public About page)
  • Publishes a 4-day standard production turnaround on their website
  • Long-established consumer brand with a polished online ordering experience

Source: stickermule.com/about

What's actually different

Rather than make side-by-side claims about pricing, durability, or print technology that we can't substantiate for Sticker Mule, here is what we can honestly say about ourselves:

When Sticker Mule might be the better fit

When Stickerine might be the better fit

Frequently asked questions

Is Stickerine cheaper than Sticker Mule?

It depends on size, quantity, and material. Both companies publish live pricing, get a quote on each site for your exact order and compare total delivered cost. We don't quote a competitor's price without a current dated screenshot.

Does Sticker Mule outsource production?

We don't make claims about another company's production model that we can't verify from their public materials. Sticker Mule is headquartered in Amsterdam, NY; for specifics about where and how they print, check their About page.

Where are Stickerine stickers printed?

All Stickerine stickers are printed in-house at our US facilities (Florida HQ and Greenville, SC print shop). We own and operate every machine on this listnothing is outsourced.

What is Stickerine's minimum order?

25 stickers. Sticker Mule publishes their own minimum on their site, check current numbers there.

Are Stickerine stickers waterproof?

Yes. Every sticker is printed on premium vinyl with a laminate overlay, dishwasher, weather, and UV resistant, rated 5+ years outdoors.

What printer does Sticker Mule use?

Sticker Mule doesn't publish the specific make and model of their presses (as of our last check). If they do list it on their site, that's the authoritative source. For reference, here's the exact equipment Stickerine runs.

Which company has a shorter turnaround?

Sticker Mule publishes a 4-day standard turnaround on their site. Stickerine's standard turnaround is 3–5 business days plus US domestic shipping. For rush timelines on either, check the current cutoff on the respective site.

Is Stickerine a legit Sticker Mule alternative?

Yes. Both companies are US-based and ship US-made custom stickers. Stickerine is smaller and family-owned, which means you get more direct contact with production but a smaller catalog. If those trade-offs work for you, it's a real alternative.

Can I get a physical proof from Stickerine?

Yes, on request, we can mail a printed proof before a large run. Most online sticker shops only send a digital PDF preview.

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Real 2026 price ranges across sizes, quantities, and materials.

Legal notice. "Sticker Mule" is a trademark of Sticker Mule. Stickerine is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Sticker Mule. Information about Sticker Mule on this page is taken from publicly available sources (primarily their own published About page) and reflects Stickerine's good-faith understanding as of 2026-05-31. Specifications, pricing, and policies change, please verify current details directly with Sticker Mule before making a buying decision. We make no comparative claims about Sticker Mule's pricing, quality, durability, equipment, or customer service that we cannot substantiate from their own published materials.

Stickerine vs StickerMule

Two different approaches to custom stickers. One uses 11-color in-house printing. The other uses 4-color CMYK in-house printing. Here's how they compare based on publicly available specifications.

Stickerine vs Sticker Mule: which should I choose?

Sticker Mule is a large sticker printer whose die-cut pricing page lists quantities from 10 and advertises a 4-day turnaround (checked 25 August 2026). Stickerine is a family-owned US shop printing in Greenville, SC on an 11-color Epson SureColor press with a Summa cutter, a 25-piece minimum, free US shipping over $100, and mailed physical proofs on large runs. Live Stickerine pricing: stickerine.com/products/die-cut-stickers.

Answer maintained by Stickerine · Last verified August 26, 2026

Stickerine die-cut sticker prices (live from our pricing engine)

Prices verified August 26, 2026. Glossy white vinyl with premium laminate, standard production, printed in the USA. Every figure below is generated live by the same engine that prices your cart, so it matches checkout exactly.

50 stickers

100 stickers

250 stickers

500 stickers

1000 stickers

2in × 2in

$65.00$1.30 each

$79.00$0.79 each

$116.00$0.46 each

$162.00$0.32 each

$246.00$0.25 each

3in × 3in

$78.00$1.56 each

$102.00$1.02 each

$165.00$0.66 each

$245.00$0.49 each

$395.00$0.40 each

4in × 4in

$94.00$1.88 each

$130.00$1.30 each

$226.00$0.90 each

$350.00$0.70 each

$579.00$0.58 each

Clear vinyl adds 10%, holographic adds 22%. Rush production adds 25%. Free US shipping on every order. Price your exact size and quantity at stickerine.com/products/die-cut-stickers →

Editorial notice: Every claim about StickerMule on this page is based on information publicly available on sticker-mule.com, last checked 25 August 2026. StickerMule's specifications, policies, and pricing change over time. We encourage you to verify current details directly with StickerMule before making a buying decision.

Factory direct manufacturer. We own our Epson 11-color printers and Summa cutters. Every sticker is printed, cut, and shipped from our facilities in Greenville, SC and Florida.

Well-known online sticker brand. According to their public website, they print in-house at their facility in Amsterdam, NY. They use 4-color CMYK process printing and offer streamlined online ordering.

Head-to-Head Comparison

A detailed look at how Stickerine and StickerMule compare across publicly available specifications.

Feature

Business Model

Factory direct, we own and operate our equipment

In-house production at Amsterdam, NY facility (per their public website)

4-color CMYK (per their public specifications)

Color Accuracy

Wider color gamut from 11 ink channels

Standard CMYK gamut (per industry standard for 4-color process)

Cutting Equipment

Summa S-Class with OPOS optical registration

In-house cutting equipment (specific models per their own disclosures)

Direct oversight on every order at our facility

In-house quality control at their facility

Material Thickness

3 mil premium vinyl with UV laminate

Standard vinyl (verify current specs on sticker-mule.com)

Outdoor Durability

5+ years rated (3M vinyl + UV lamination)

Verify on sticker-mule.com, specs change over time

10 stickers (per sticker-mule.com die-cut pricing, checked 25 Aug 2026)

Free Shipping

Orders over $100

Free shipping on some products (verify current policy)

Production Location

Greenville, SC + Florida

Amsterdam, NY (per their public website)

5-7 business days

4 days advertised (per sticker-mule.com, checked 25 Aug 2026)

Brand Recognition

Growing (heritage since 2008)

Well-established brand

Why the Differences Matter

11-Color vs 4-Color Printing

Standard 4-color CMYK can't reproduce certain colors accurately. Our 11-color system includes Orange, Green, and Violet channels that expand the color gamut significantly. This means your brand colors are reproduced more faithfully, gradients are smoother, and skin tones look more natural. That said, 4-color CMYK works well for most general-purpose sticker artwork.

Factory Direct Pricing

Because Stickerine owns and operates our own equipment, there's no intermediary markup between the printer and you. This doesn't guarantee we're always cheaper, StickerMule has volume buying power, but it does mean our pricing structure is transparent and tied directly to our production costs.

Material Durability

Our 3 mil vinyl with UV lamination is rated by the material manufacturer for 5+ years outdoors, in normal vertical outdoor exposure. For any outdoor application, vehicle graphics, outdoor signage, equipment labels, material spec sheets matter. Always request the exact material specifications from whichever vendor you choose.

Minimum Order Size

Our minimum is 25 stickers. Sticker Mule lists quantities starting at 10 on its die-cut pricing page as of 25 August 2026, so it is the better fit for a very small test run. Both companies offer volume discounts, so the gap narrows at higher quantities.

Legal disclaimer. StickerMule is a registered trademark of its respective owner. All claims about StickerMule on this page are based on information publicly available on sticker-mule.com and reflect Stickerine's good-faith understanding as of 25 August 2026. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by StickerMule. Specifications, pricing, and policies change over time, please verify current details directly with StickerMule before making a buying decision. "StickerMule" is used here for comparative and informational purposes only.

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