Tired of premium fees and complex pricing? Switch to Papello for transparent pricing, UK-focused service, and no subscription tiers. Get better value without compromising on quality.
| Feature | Papello | Gelato |
|---|---|---|
| UK Production Focus | ✓ UK-focused service | ⚠ Global focus |
| Pricing Model | ✓ Transparent, simple | ⚠ Premium pricing |
| Subscription Fees | ✓ Free forever | ⚠ Premium plans available |
| UK Shipping Speed | ✓ 95% within 1-2 days | ⚠ 2-7 business days |
| Direct Printing | ✓ We print everything | ⚠ Network of partners |
| VAT Invoices | ✓ Instant VAT invoices | ⚠ Varies by location |
| Premium Mockups | ✓ Free MockupKit access | ⚠ Available |
"I moved my Etsy shop from Gelato to Papello and my 1-star reviews for shipping disappeared. UK customers now get their orders in 2-3 days instead of a week. Plus no more premium fees eating into my margins."
Claire M., Etsy Seller
"Gelato's pricing was confusing with all the add-ons and premium tiers. Papello is straightforward - you see exactly what you pay. Quality is excellent and shipping is so much faster to UK."
Andrew W., Shopify Store Owner
"Switched from Gelato because their global network meant my UK orders sometimes came from overseas. With Papello everything ships from UK so my customers are much happier."
Sophie B., WooCommerce Seller
"The sample pack convinced me to switch. Same quality as Gelato but better pricing and no subscription pressure. Plus instant VAT invoices which Gelato struggled with."
Michael R., Independent Artist
Gelato's premium pricing and subscription tiers can eat into your margins. Papello offers transparent, competitive pricing with no hidden fees or pressure to upgrade. You only pay for what you use.
Gelato's global network is great for worldwide coverage, but if most of your customers are in the UK, Papello's UK-based printing means faster shipping, instant VAT invoices, and better service.
With Gelato's network, UK orders might come from various locations causing unpredictable shipping times. Papello ships 95% of orders within 1-2 days from our UK facility - every time.
We print everything ourselves in our UK facility. This means consistent quality and no surprises. Gelato's partner network can lead to quality variations depending on which facility fulfils your order.
As a UK-registered company, we provide instant VAT invoices for all orders. With Gelato's global network, VAT handling can be complex and vary by fulfilment location.
Get free access to MockupKit premium mockups (worth £19/month). Create professional product listings without additional costs or subscription fees.
We know you're used to Gelato's quality. That's why we offer a free sample pack of our premium paper stocks (just pay postage). See how Papello compares before making any commitments.
Your free sample pack includes:
Want to sample finished products? Get 50% off your first sample order of any product.
Many sellers use Papello for UK and European customers (for speed and cost savings) and Gelato for distant international markets. There's no exclusivity requirement - use the right provider for each market.
Yes. We use professional-grade equipment and premium materials. Many customers who switched from Gelato report equal or better quality. Order a sample pack to compare for yourself.
We focus on UK-based printing with worldwide shipping from our UK facility. This works brilliantly for UK and European customers. If you need local production in distant markets, you might want to use both providers for different regions.
For UK and European sales, yes. Our transparent pricing with no premium fees typically results in better margins. Plus faster UK shipping often leads to more repeat customers and better reviews.
Absolutely. Start with a sample pack, then test with your best-selling products. Many sellers keep both providers active and use each for their strengths. There's no commitment or exclusivity required.
We support the major platforms including Etsy, Shopify, and WooCommerce. Check our integrations page for the full list.
For US shipping, we automatically add DPPD (Duties Prepaid) to all orders, which means your customers won't be charged duties and items are released from customs faster. This is added automatically when placing an order. *Local sales taxes may still apply*
Join UK sellers who switched from Gelato to Papello for transparent pricing, faster UK shipping, and consistent quality. No premium fees, no subscription pressure, just reliable print on demand.
