FreeLabels Desktop vs LabelDirect ZPL
| FreeLabels Desktop | LabelDirect ZPL | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Barcode support | Yes | Yes |
| Compliance labels | Yes | Yes |
| Variable data printing | Yes | Yes |
| Supported printers | A4 and A5 printers; Avery sheet layouts; Zebra and other ZPL/TSPL thermal printers | Zebra, TSC, Honeywell, SATO, Toshiba TEC, Citizen, Brother, BIXOLON, Cab, Avery Dennison, Printronix Auto ID, and GoDEX ZPL-compatible printers |
| Deployment model | desktop | desktop |
| Shipping labels | Yes | |
| Print automation | Yes |
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