Facts checked on the Shopify App Store and both vendors' pricing pages on October 31, 2026. Written by the Customix team; every figure links to its source.
Quick answer
Choose Customix if you want a free plan, lower monthly costs as you grow, a 3D preview and a Built for Shopify app. At 500 personalized orders a month, Customix Elite costs $29.99 while Teeinblue costs about $209.
Choose Teeinblue if you want the larger review track record (388 reviews since 2020), Canva and PSD import, or its Gen AI photo effects.
Side by side
| Customix | Teeinblue | |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify rating | 4.9 (44 reviews) | 4.9 (388 reviews) |
| On the App Store since | July 2024 | April 2020 |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Free plan | Yes, up to 10 products on a live store | Development stores only |
| Trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Monthly price | $0, $9.99, $17.99 or $29.99 | $49 (Blue plan) |
| Per-item fee | None on Free and Starter. Pro: $0.30 after 350 orders a month. Elite: $0.15 after 700. | First 100 orders a month free, then $0.40 (to 1,000), $0.20 (to 10,000), $0.10 beyond |
| Live preview | Yes | Yes |
| 3D preview | Yes (Pro) | Not stated |
| AI photo tools | Background removal, face cutout, sketch | Gen AI effects, background removal, face cutout, sketch |
| Print-ready files | Automatic (Pro and up) | Automatic |
| Print-on-demand partners | 30+ | 22+ to 35+ on its site (11 named on its listing) |
| Design import | Templates | Canva, PSD, bulk upload |
| Conditional logic | Yes | Yes |
| Etsy | Yes, separate plan | Yes, separate app |
Sources: Customix listing, Customix pricing, Teeinblue listing, Teeinblue pricing. "Not stated" means the vendor's pages do not mention it.
Pricing
Teeinblue's Blue plan is $49 a month with the first 100 orders free each month, then a per-item fee that falls with volume. Customix has a free plan, flat Starter pricing, and monthly order allowances on Pro (350) and Elite (700).
| Personalized items a month | Customix | Teeinblue |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | $9.99 (Starter, up to 30 products) or $17.99 (Pro) | $49 |
| 200 | $17.99 (Pro) | $49 + 100 × $0.40 = $89 |
| 500 | $29.99 (Elite) | $49 + 400 × $0.40 = $209 |
| 1,000 | $29.99 + 300 × $0.15 = $74.99 (Elite) | $49 + 900 × $0.40 = $409 |
Teeinblue figures assume each band is charged at its own rate, as its pricing page describes. Check both pricing pages against your own volume.
Features
Both apps cover live preview, text and photo personalization, clipart, maps and moon phases, conditional logic, AI background removal, face cutout and sketch effects, automatic print files, and print-on-demand partners including Printful, Printify, Gelato, CustomCat, Merchize, ShineOn and Printbelle.
Customix adds a 3D preview on Pro, the Built for Shopify badge, a free plan for live stores and connections to 30+ print-on-demand providers.
Teeinblue adds Gen AI photo effects, Canva and PSD import, bulk upload and an MCP connector.
What merchants say
Teeinblue reviews praise its support and print-on-demand fit; some new users find the editor hard to learn. Customix reviews praise fast, hands-on support and easier setup; with 44 reviews it has a much shorter track record. Read both: Customix reviews, Teeinblue reviews.
Switching from Teeinblue to Customix
Install Customix alongside Teeinblue, rebuild one product as an option set (or start from a template), place a test order, then move the rest. Our team can set up products for you: chat with us in the app or email [email protected].
FAQ
Is Customix cheaper than Teeinblue?
For most volumes, yes. Customix costs $0 to $29.99 a month with order allowances on Pro and Elite; Teeinblue costs $49 a month plus $0.10 to $0.40 per item after the first 100 orders.
Do both apps create print-ready files?
Yes. Both generate production files automatically for each order (Customix on Pro and up).
Which has more print-on-demand integrations?
Both connect to a long list. Customix works with 30+ print-on-demand providers; Teeinblue says 22+ on one page and 35+ on another. Most of the big names, such as Printful, Printify and Gelato, are on both.
Do both work on Etsy?
Yes, each offers Etsy personalization with separate pricing.
Prices and features change; this page was last checked on October 31, 2026. Spot something out of date? Email [email protected].
