Zakeke vs Customily — which personalization app?
Zakeke starts at ~$29.99/mo entry per their Shopify App Store listing. 3D + AR configurator focused. Some plans have transaction fee variants. Customily is template-first with deep Printful integration for POD stores. Both are mid-market. For 2D personalization at cheaper flat-fee pricing with a real free plan, Print It My Way ($0-$24.99/mo flat) is the third option.
Step-by-step setup
- Identify product type. 3D-configurable (bikes, eyewear) = Zakeke. POD template stores = Customily.
- Compare pricing. Both around $29.99/mo entry. Some plans have transaction fees.
- Consider Print It My Way for 2D flat-fee. $0-$24.99/mo, no fees, real free plan.
Side-by-side
| Feature | Zakeke | Customily |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ~$29.99/mo entry | Comparable mid-market |
| 3D configurator | Yes (differentiator) | No |
| AR preview | Yes | No |
| Template library | Limited | Extensive |
| POD integration | Yes | Deep (Printful especially) |
| Transaction fees | Some plans | Fee variants on some plans |
| Best for | 3D configurable products | 2D POD template stores |
When to pick Zakeke
- 3D-configurable products (eyewear, sportswear jerseys, jewelry, sneakers)
- AR preview genuinely converts your buyer
- High-value low-volume products where 3D justifies the price
When to pick Customily
- POD-heavy Printful workflow
- Template-driven personalization (customer picks from designs)
- Extensive design library needed
When to pick Print It My Way
Print It My Way at $0-$24.99/mo flat is the choice when:
- You don't need 3D (2D is fine)
- You want a real permanent free plan
- You want to avoid transaction fees at scale
- You need native POD across all major partners (Printful + Printify + Gelato)
Skip 3D if you don't need it
Print It My Way covers 2D at $0-$24.99/mo flat.
Install Print It My Way — Free Zakeke alternatives →Frequently asked questions
Do I need Zakeke's 3D configurator?
Only if 3D genuinely converts your customer (furniture, eyewear, custom bikes). For text/photo personalization, 2D is faster and cheaper.
Which for Printful integration?
Customily has the deepest Printful workflow. Print It My Way is native to Printful, Printify, and Gelato.
Do either charge transaction fees?
Both have transaction fee variants on some plans. Check current terms.
Which has better template library?
Customily — extensive preset library for POD stores.
Which for wholesale / B2B?
Zakeke has larger Plus B2B history. Print It My Way is Cart-Transform native.