Get the details up front.
Customers choose the product and its options, then add artwork. Your team gets those details with the request.
Explore orderingConnected business software.
Print is our first flagship.
A quote in one tool.
A ticket in another.
The same customer, artwork and specifications.
Someone has to enter them again.
One job.
Every part connected.
Work from the same job.
The estimate, artwork review and production instructions stay with the job. Open it to see what the next person needs.
Explore the workspacesConnect the services you use.
Use services such as Square, QuickBooks and EasyPost alongside the job. Each needs its own account setup, permissions and fees.
Explore integrationsA sheet is a puzzle.
Compare how the pieces fit.
Size, rotation, bleed and press margins change the run. See the sheet count and unused area before settling the specification.
Actual workspace, fictional sample data.
Estimate the
time saved.
Enter your monthly job count and the minutes you could save on each job.
Potential hours a monthat 100% use
These are potential hours for other work. Use timings you can test in your shop; payroll savings are separate.
Add costs to this quick estimate
Compare software bills and first-year costs
The detailed calculator uses separate inputs for bills, setup and time spent on each task.
Follow the job.
Open the workspace.
Start with the customer's choices. See how the team prices the job, reviews the artwork and prepares it for production.
Design in the space you'll make.
Trim, bleed, safe areas, front and back. Work at print size and keep an editable project for the next change.
The tools
behind the job.
Find the work your shop needs to handle. We agree the workflows, accounts and setup in your launch plan.
01Ordering & repeat customersA clear way in, and an easier way back.4 areas
- Branded ordering
- Catalogs, product search and structured size, quantity, material and finishing choices.
- Custom requests & quotes
- Keep the request and reviewed quote revision together, so you can refer back to the specification without rebuilding it in email.
- Customer accounts & reorders
- Bring back the earlier choices, then check the current product, access and price before placing a new order.
- Company purchasing
- Review company catalogs, buyers and purchasing rules as part of the shop's implementation.
02Estimating & production economicsPut the physical job behind the price.3 areas
- Production-aware pricing
- Setup, materials, print, labor, finishing, spoilage and entered fees; inspect the assumptions behind a price.
- Quantity & route comparison
- Cost, margin and estimated profit per production hour, with reviewable production floors.
- Sheet & roll planning
- Uniform rectangular layouts, rotation, bleed, gutters and press margins; run units and unused material.
03Design & artworkKeep the dimensions and the editable work.4 areas
- Print-size design
- Type, images, layers, front/back, trim, bleed and safe-area guidance.
- Files you can check
- Editable backups and vector PDF, with cut contours or finishing masks you can inspect separately.
- Artwork intake
- Keep original files and separate their processing and review status from production approval.
- Assisted intake & triage
- Prepare suggestions and flag missing details for staff to review. Suggestions do not approve a job or charge a customer.
04Proofs & decisionsMake it clear what was actually reviewed.2 areas
- Version-specific reviews
- See which artwork was published, its version, comments and the recorded customer decision.
- Production readiness
- See the current artwork and what still needs review. A new version needs its own decision.
05Jobs & the shop floorTurn a plan into work people can find.4 areas
- Jobs & production jackets
- Multiple products, specifications, files, artwork brief, finishing and a QR link to the digital record.
- Daily plans & procedures
- Link plans, steps, people and dates to real jobs or tasks, then open the job or task from the plan.
- Staff & design time
- Record work and design time. Review it separately from payroll or a finalized bill.
- Home, Galaxy & List
- Find loaded jobs and tasks in the view that makes it easiest to see what needs attention.
06Customers, conversations & filesKeep customer questions beside the work.4 areas
- Customer & company history
- Find the jobs, documents and customer details you need.
- Job-aware communication
- Connect authorized email or phone accounts and review a reply alongside the work it concerns.
- Follow-up
- Use saved work history to prepare customer follow-up. Review sending and consent requirements separately.
- Files & controlled sharing
- Choose which working files to share. Agree storage, retention and archive requirements in the launch plan.
07Money & service connectionsReview the agreed amounts and recorded payments.4 areas
- Invoices, deposits & credits
- See the agreed charges, amounts still owed and recorded payments separately.
- Fulfillment & packing
- Review the parcels and carriers your shop needs, including requirements for the products you ship.
- Stock & supplier scope
- Define the physical stock, garment catalog and supplier requirements before agreeing on the implementation.
- Administration & integrations
- Review administrator access, accounts, locations, service providers and devices.
The services your shop uses.
We agree the account setup, access and provider charges before launch.
Google Workspace Email- GoTo Calls & texts
Square Payments- QuickBooks Online Accounting
- EasyPost Shipping
- SanMar Garment catalog scope
Compare
the full cost.
Compare the team size, storefronts and production work first. Include setup, add-ons and ongoing service charges.
Explore platform prices and scope
| Platform | Published price or component | What to compare |
|---|---|---|
| Ordant | $295 to $995 / month | Published MIS tiers. Web to print, designer, preflight and other modules can be optional; their prices need a quote. |
| OnPrintShop | Configured quote | Compare the same storefronts, production users, branches, integrations and implementation scope. |
| shopVOX PRO | $889 / month | Illustrative USD component total: ten full logins plus commerce. Inventory and the listed integration option bring it to $1,438. |
| PrintVis Advanced | $2,250 / month | USD component total for fifteen full-user licenses including Business Central Essentials. Storefront and implementation are separate. |
| CoreBridge Professional | $899 / month displayed | Published operating tier; onboarding is additional. Confirm currency, users, modules and the actual agreement. |
| Shopify Advanced / Plus | $399 / from $2,300 | USD monthly Advanced; Plus starting price is on a three-year term. B2B also exists below Plus. Check print production requirements separately from commerce. |
| Aleyant Pressero | From $399 / month displayed | A starting price for a storefront. Ask for a complete quote covering MIS, design and prepress, and check what the chosen suite includes. |
| printIQ · Print ePS · DocketManager | Configured quote | Print production systems. Compare the workflow, licenses, integrations and services your shop needs. |
Check the region, currency, billing term and licenses each offer covers. Your shop may still need accounting and creative tools, postage and payment processing.
Choose the scale.
Keep the workflow.
The core workflows stay the same. Choose the team size, locations and storefronts your shop needs. We agree setup and provider costs before launch.
Planning budgets in USD. Your assessment leads to a scoped proposal; applying creates no subscription or charge.
Shop
A complete workflow for one shop.
From$795/ month
Implementation from $5,000
First year from $14,54012 months + starting implementation
- 5 full operational users
- 1 production location
- 1 branded storefront
Production
More people and work in the same workflow.
From$1,495/ month
Implementation from $10,000
First year from $27,94012 months + starting implementation
- 15 full operational users
- 1 production location
- 3 branded storefronts
Network
Coordinate work across locations.
From$2,995/ month
Implementation from $20,000
First year from $55,94012 months + starting implementation
- 40 full operational users
- 3 production locations
- 10 branded storefronts
Compare all features
61 comparison rows
Included workflowImplementation scopeProvider setup
Your proposal names the products and service connections to set up, along with the checks required before launch.
Team, locations and setupThe same essential workflows for different team sizes and locations.10 rows ⌄
| Feature | Shop | Production | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full operational usersStaff accounts included in the proposed plan. | 5 | 15 | 40 |
| Production locationsPhysical production locations. Separate businesses or tenants need their own agreement. | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Branded storefrontsSeparate websites with their own branding. Company catalogs can sit inside an existing storefront. | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Ordinary company catalogsCompany ordering inside an existing storefront, within the agreed capacity. | Not separately metered | Not separately metered | Not separately metered |
| Customer and reviewer accountsBuyers and invited reviewers do not count toward the staff allowance. | Outside staff count | Outside staff count | Outside staff count |
| Implementation fromA separate project covering products, migration, setup, training and launch checks. | $5,000 | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| Additional full operational userProposed monthly cost for each additional staff account. | $35 / month | $35 / month | $35 / month |
| Additional production locationOnboarding is quoted separately. Extra staff accounts and separate businesses need their own scope. | Upgrade or scope | $350 / month | $350 / month |
| Additional branded storefrontSetup is quoted separately. Company catalogs inside a storefront do not incur this charge. | $195 / month | $195 / month | $195 / month |
| Implementation and serviceThe agreement defines responsibilities, training and any additional service. It does not promise a response time unless one is agreed. | Scoped project | Scoped project | Scoped project |
Website and orderingHelp customers find, configure and order print.6 rows ⌄
| Feature | Shop | Production | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your shop websiteShow products and take print orders in your own brand. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Find a productBrowse clear categories or search for the item you need. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Choose product optionsPick paper, size and finishing; show only choices that work together. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Cart and checkout detailsKeep chosen options with each item while the buyer orders. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Update website pagesEdit the shop’s pages and search information. | |||
| Manage products and pricesUpdate options and pricing in one controlled catalog. |
Pricing and quotesGive the customer a price based on the work.6 rows ⌄
| Feature | Shop | Production | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculate the priceUse the shop’s saved rules for materials, work and quantity. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Compare quantitiesSee how the price changes when you order more or less. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Staff estimating toolsHelp staff work out print, material and finishing costs. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Ask for a quoteCollect the details needed to price a custom job. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Send an estimateCreate a branded estimate from the job details. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Track quote changesKeep the reviewed quote version with the resulting job. The handoff is checked during your shop’s setup. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
Customer accountsKeep the buyer and the job connected.5 rows ⌄
| Feature | Shop | Production | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer directoryFind customer contacts and the jobs they have placed. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Business account pricesSet the product access and prices agreed with each business account. | |||
| Customer accountsLet customers keep addresses and see their order history. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Let customers check progressShow the customer the status of their own order. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Order againReuse past details and check today’s price and file. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
Artwork and approvalsKeep the right file and the review decision together.6 rows ⌄
| Feature | Shop | Production | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upload artworkAttach the right customer file to the right job. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Check print filesCheck the file types and rules the system supports. Production still includes device output and physical checks. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Preview a designUse the supported design tools at print size, with trim, bleed and safe areas visible. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Approve artworkKeep comments, versions and the customer’s decision together. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Review finishing placementCheck PDF placement and finishing within the file and production limits agreed for your work. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Show what needs approvalMake it clear why a job cannot move to production yet. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
Production and peopleGive each department the details it needs.9 rows ⌄
| Feature | Shop | Production | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| One job sheetKeep quantities, files, instructions and due dates in one place. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| See the work queueSee which jobs are waiting, in progress or finished. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Know who does whatGive the next task to the right person or department. | |||
| Plan staff timeSee schedules and time-off requests. | |||
| Tell design what is neededAttach the design request and owner to the job. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Record design timeRecord design time and notes on the job. Review charges before finalizing the invoice. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Clock in and outRecord staff time and review change requests. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Find a job by QR codeScan a code to look up the relevant job information. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Prepare banner finishingPrepare banner finishing layouts and production references within the supported options. |
Materials and fulfillmentPlan what the job needs and how it reaches the customer.5 rows ⌄
| Feature | Shop | Production | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check materials and finishesLook up the materials and finishing choices the shop uses. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Plan materials and estimate costsEstimate material and cost from sheet and roll layouts. Reserving, consuming and replenishing stock require a separately installed and checked inventory setup. | |||
| Plan packingPlan parcels and cartons using the supported options. Check the actual packed order and carrier workflow before launch. | |||
| Give pickup instructionsKeep pickup and local-delivery details with the job. | |||
| Get rates and labelsUse your carrier accounts for the agreed rate and label services. Shipping and packed-order checks happen before launch. A negotiated discount is not assumed. | Provider setup | Provider setup | Provider setup |
Money and reportingReview money and shop activity with the job context.6 rows ⌄
| Feature | Shop | Production | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take and return paymentsCheck the recorded result of each payment or refund; a payment link alone does not confirm collection. Merchant, payment and refund workflows are checked before launch. | Provider setup | Provider setup | Provider setup |
| Prepare an invoiceBring job details into a reviewable invoice draft. | |||
| Connect QuickBooksPrepare the invoice handoff to accounting. Your agreement defines the provider connection, invoice setup and records to sync. | Provider setup | Provider setup | Provider setup |
| Review accounting updatesReview supported accounting updates after the connection and installation have passed their checks. | Provider setup | Provider setup | Provider setup |
| See shop activityReview job activity and pricing information. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Review order totalsReview the order, payment and delivery records included in your shop’s setup. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
Connections, mobile and controlAgree the services, access and scale for your shop.8 rows ⌄
| Feature | Shop | Production | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keep job replies togetherRead job replies through authorized email or phone accounts. Each provider has its own permissions, delivery results and usage charges. | Provider setup | Provider setup | Provider setup |
| Send job updatesSet up the supported order updates. Before launch, check the sender, destination, permissions and delivery to the customer. | Provider setup | Provider setup | Provider setup |
| Connect other systemsPrepare signed job updates between systems. Storefront-to-shop and production handoffs each need their own launch checks. | Provider setup | Provider setup | Provider setup |
| Optional writing helpDraft text and suggestions for a person to review. The agreement sets the provider, usage budget and supported tasks. Suggestions cannot approve work or charge a customer. | Provider setup | Provider setup | Provider setup |
| Control staff accessGive each staff member the access their job requires. | Included workflow | Included workflow | Included workflow |
| Store job filesThe agreement sets file storage, processing and retention for your workload. It does not include a fixed allowance or unlimited use unless specified. | Agreed allowance | Agreed allowance | Agreed allowance |
| Use a phone browserOpen supported staff screens in a phone browser. This proposal does not include separate native applications. | Mobile browser | Mobile browser | Mobile browser |
| Coordinate production locationsAgree how jobs, reports and access work across your production locations. |
What is included. Included workflows are part of the agreed core. Implementation scope covers the products, rules and handoffs we configure for your shop. Provider setup covers the service account, permissions and connection checks. The same definitions apply to every tier.
Other costs. Payment processing, postage, accounting, email/SMS delivery and creative or production software have their own costs. Your workload and proposal determine storage, processing and retention. OutputLoop runs in a supported desktop or phone browser.
Company catalogs sit inside a storefront. A separately branded website is its own storefront. We quote additional entities, dedicated services, storage and processing to fit the work. Carrier, gateway and other provider fees are separate.
Walk through
one real job.
Tell us what you make and where the work gets stuck.
- Understand the shop.Show us where the handoff slows you down.
- Walk through one job.Follow the job from the request to the shop floor.
- Agree the launch plan.Agree what is included, what it costs and how we will check it.
Software shaped
by shop work.
OutputLoop builds business software. Print is our first flagship, shaped by running a print shop. The work we do there guides how we approach other complex businesses.
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