TakeFivve vs Printful Mockup Generator
Printful's mockup generator is free but limited. Here's how it compares to TakeFivve for print-on-demand sellers.
Quick Verdict
Use Printful's Generator if you only sell Printful products and want the simplest possible workflow.
Use TakeFivve if you want custom mockups, sell on multiple platforms, use other suppliers, or need AI-generated listings.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | TakeFivve | Printful |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free / £4.99/mo | Free |
| Works With Any Supplier | ✓ | ✗ Printful only |
| Custom Templates | ✓ Your own photos | ✗ |
| Bulk Generation | ✓ 50+ at once | ✗ |
| AI Listing Generator | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shopify Integration | ✓ Full publishing | Via Printful app |
| Etsy Integration | ✓ Full publishing | Via Printful app |
| Colour Variations | ✓ Digital recolouring | ✓ Auto-generates |
| Unique Mockups | ✓ | ✗ Same as all Printful sellers |
| Product Accuracy | Your photos = exact | ✓ Matches Printful products |
When to Use Each Tool
✅ Use Printful's Generator When...
- You only use Printful: Their mockups match their exact products perfectly.
- Budget is tight: It's completely free with your Printful account.
- You want simplicity: Upload design, pick product, done.
- You push through Printful's integrations: Their workflow handles fulfilment too.
✅ Use TakeFivve When...
- You use multiple suppliers: Printify, Gooten, or your own manufacturing.
- You want unique mockups: Create templates from your own product photos.
- You need bulk generation: Create 50+ mockups in minutes, not hours.
- You want AI listings: Generate SEO-optimised titles and descriptions automatically.
- You want to stand out: Same mockups as competitors hurts your brand.
🤔 The Stock Mockup Problem
Every seller using Printful has access to the same mockup templates. Your store looks identical to thousands of others selling similar products.
Customers notice this. They've seen that white t-shirt mockup a hundred times. It subconsciously signals "generic" and reduces perceived value.
Custom mockups from your own product photos solve this. Even if you use Printful for fulfilment, using unique mockups for your listings helps your brand stand out and command higher prices.
Pro Tip: Use Both Together
Many sellers use TakeFivve for mockups and listings, then Printful for fulfilment. Best of both worlds.
Create in TakeFivve
Custom mockups + AI listings + publish to Shopify/Etsy
Connect Printful
Link Printful to your store for automatic fulfilment
Sell & Fulfil
Unique mockups attract buyers, Printful handles printing
Ready for mockups that stand out?
Start free with 5 mockups/month. Works with any supplier, any product.
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