Self-Service Badge Design vs Full-Service Print Shop

ConferenceBadge.com and Online Badge Designer solve the same problem in fundamentally different ways. ConferenceBadge.com is a full-service print-and-ship operation: you upload your attendee list, choose a template, and they handle printing, cutting, and shipping directly to your venue. This hands-off approach is appealing if you want to outsource the entire badge production process and your budget supports per-badge pricing.

Online Badge Designer, on the other hand, is a self-service SaaS tool that gives you complete creative control. You design your badges exactly as you envision them using a drag-and-drop editor, import attendees from CSV or Excel, and export print-ready PDFs that you can print on your own equipment or through any local print shop. At a flat $39 per month for the Basic plan, costs stay predictable regardless of attendee count, making it especially economical for larger events.

The choice often comes down to budget versus convenience. For a 500-person conference, ConferenceBadge.com might cost $750 to $2,000 depending on badge materials and options. Online Badge Designer costs $39 to $69 for the same event, plus your own printing costs, which are typically a fraction of outsourced pricing. If you already have access to a printer or a local print shop, the savings are substantial. If you need a completely hands-off experience and budget is not the primary concern, ConferenceBadge.com delivers a convenient end-to-end service.