Full price comparison of every QR storage label on the market. Ranked from cheapest to most expensive per-label cost. Spoiler: 2PACK print-your-own wins at ~$0.10 per label.
| Brand | Pack Price | Per Label | Hidden Fees | 3-yr cost (200 labels) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2PACK Print-Your-Own | From $0.10/label | ~$0.10 | None | ~$20 |
| 2PACK Pre-printed Standard | $5.99 | ~$0.12-$0.60 | None | ~$24-$120 |
| Smatagee | $9.98 (60 labels) | ~$0.17 | $10.99/year after yr 1 | ~$55 |
| SmartPacks | $9.99 (48 labels) | ~$0.21 | $9.99/mo Pro (for full features) | ~$402 |
| ToteScan | $11.95 (45 labels) | ~$0.27 | None | ~$54 |
| Smart Labels | $19.45 (48 labels) | ~$0.40 | None | ~$82 |
3-year costs include base label price plus app fees over 36 months. Calculated for 200 labels (approximately a typical household or small business).
Three reasons the price gap exists:
Smart Labels, ToteScan, SmartPacks, and Smatagee sell primarily on Amazon. Amazon's referral fee is 15%, plus FBA fees of $3-$5 per unit. 2PACK ships direct, bypassing those fees.
Competitors depend on label margins for revenue. 2PACK's business is the inventory platform itself — pre-printed labels are one option among many. We can price labels close to cost and still have a sustainable business because we're not reliant on label margins.
When you print labels yourself, the only costs are ink, paper, and a small software fee (~$0.10). No shipping, no packaging, no warehouse. Competitors can't offer this without cannibalizing their own physical label business.
Per-label cost drops further at scale:
| Order size | 2PACK Print-Your-Own | Smart Labels |
|---|---|---|
| 50 labels | ~$5.00 ($0.10/ea) | $19.45 ($0.40/ea for 48) |
| 200 labels | ~$20 ($0.10/ea) | ~$81.69 (5 packs) |
| 500 labels | ~$50 (~$0.10/ea, volume discounts begin) | ~$194.50 (11 packs) |
| 1000 labels | Custom pricing available | ~$389 (21 packs) |
For orders above 500 labels, contact 2PACK for custom volume pricing.
No. 2PACK offers three pre-printed tiers to match any durability need:
Print-your-own labels printed on waterproof sticker paper match Long Lasting tier for most uses. For maximum durability in extreme environments, pick Water Resistant pre-printed.
2PACK print-your-own at ~$0.10/label. For pre-printed, 2PACK Standard at $5.99/pack is also the cheapest.
Direct-to-consumer (no Amazon fees), platform-business model (not reliant on label margins), and the print-your-own option that competitors can't match without cannibalizing their own physical sales.
No. 2PACK has three tiers; even the cheapest Standard tier is durable enough for typical indoor storage.
Use 2PACK print-your-own with generic sticker paper — marginal cost can drop to ~$0.05/label at scale.
Yes. Volume tiers on both pre-printed and print-your-own. For 500+ labels, contact 2PACK for custom pricing.
From ~$0.10/label with print-your-own, or $5.99/pack pre-printed. Free app, no subscription, ever.
Get 2PACK LabelsPre-printed from $5.99 • Print-your-own from $0.10/label • Free app forever
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