CustomCat
Print on demand software
E-commerce software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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$30 per month
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- Retail and wholesale
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
What is CustomCat
CustomCat is a print-on-demand platform that produces and ships custom-printed products (such as apparel and accessories) on behalf of online sellers. It is used by e-commerce merchants who want to sell branded merchandise without holding inventory, typically by connecting a storefront and submitting orders for fulfillment. The product focuses on catalog-based product creation, order routing to fulfillment, and shipping workflows rather than operating as a full standalone e-commerce storefront.
Integrated order-to-fulfillment workflow
CustomCat supports a typical print-on-demand workflow from product setup through production and shipment. This reduces the need for merchants to manually transmit order details to a print provider. It fits teams that want a single system of record for fulfillment status and tracking updates.
Catalog-driven product setup
The platform provides a structured product catalog that merchants can use to create sellable items with custom designs. This approach standardizes options like product types, sizes, and print placements. It can speed up onboarding compared with building custom print specifications from scratch.
Designed for online sellers
CustomCat is oriented toward merchants running online stores who need on-demand production and direct-to-customer shipping. It supports common use cases such as branded merchandise, creator stores, and small-batch product testing. The focus on fulfillment makes it a practical add-on to an existing commerce stack.
Not a full commerce platform
CustomCat primarily addresses production and fulfillment rather than end-to-end e-commerce operations. Merchants typically still need a separate storefront, payments, tax calculation, and broader merchandising tools. Organizations looking for an all-in-one commerce suite may find the scope limited.
Feature depth varies by channel
Capabilities such as integrations, automation, and reporting can depend on which storefront or sales channel a merchant uses. This can create uneven workflows across channels and require additional tools for consolidated operations. Multi-channel sellers may need extra process work to standardize fulfillment.
Limited transparency on operations
As with many print-on-demand providers, operational details like facility coverage, service-level commitments, and product/print constraints may not be fully standardized across all items. Buyers may need to validate production methods, turnaround times, and quality controls for their specific catalog. This can add evaluation effort for teams with strict brand or compliance requirements.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lite | Free | Access to full product catalog at standard wholesale prices; no monthly fee; suitable for beginners/hobbyists. |
| PRO | $30 per month or $300 per year | PRO subscribers receive ~20–40% off standard catalog pricing, promo product pricing, unlimited product creation and volume tier pricing; can switch between monthly and annual billing within the dashboard. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing (contact sales) | Volume/enterprise discounts (30%+), dedicated account specialist, custom API access, SLA/production escalation; qualification requires meeting published volume or revenue thresholds (e.g., Platinum: ~50 items/day or $5k+/month). |
Seller details
CustomCat
Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
2014
Private
https://www.customcat.com/
https://x.com/customcatpod
https://www.linkedin.com/company/customcat
