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Custom Ink

byCustom Ink
in Promotional Product Management Software
4.8

Overview

Overall experience with Custom Ink

Director Of Marketing
<50M USD, Consumer Goods
FAVORABLE

“Ordering and Designing Process Proves Intuitive With Final Product Exceeding Expectations”

5.0
Feb 27, 2026
Overall, I had a really great experience with Custom Ink. The quality came out better than expected, and the design and ordering process was super easy to use. Everything felt smooth and straightforward with no friction. I didn't need to use customer service, which says a lot about how seamless the process was. Delivery hit the timeline they gave us, and the pricing felt fair for the quality we received. I'd definitely use them again for future projects, while still keeping an eye on other competitors in the space.
MANAGEMENT OF THE HARDY S GROUP
<50M USD, Miscellaneous
CRITICAL

“Navigating Custom Ink: A Blend of User-Friendly Templates and Limited Customizations”

3.0
Aug 10, 2024
Custom Ink is decent for basic promotional products with templates that are already set up and ready to be used. Despite the ease of use and the design library, the software lacks in providing more options in the design process.

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Updated 28th June 2024
Head office location
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Custom Ink Likes & Dislikes

Like

What I like most is how easy and intuitive the entire process is. The design platform makes it simple to customize exactly what you want without overcomplicating things. The final product quality also really stood out, everything looked clean, professional, and better than expected. It felt streamlined from start to finish, which saved time and made the experience smooth overall.

Like

I was pleased to find that Custom Ink has a large assortment of templates and clipart to make my business promotional products sophisticated without the professional design skills.

Like

What I love most about Custom Ink is the design tool on the site. It's easy to use and intuitive, making it smooth to create or tweak designs. Customer support is also great and is very responsive and helpful when I have any questions about creating an order.

Dislike

There wasn't anything major I disliked. Pricing can feel slightly on the high side depending on quantity, so it's worth comparing options if your budget is tight. While the platform is strong overall, there are other competitors in the market that may offer similar products, so it may make sense to evaluate alternatives before placing larger orders. Overall, though, there are no significant drawbacks.

Dislike

I could not adjust the size or position of some of the clipart items within the templates. There was very little room for creativity in terms of design and this limited me in some ways when it comes to attaining the appearance that I desired.

Dislike

Something that I don't always like is how high prices can be for specific fabrics, especially when we are ordering bulk orders. There can also be slower turnaround times which I understand but can be a painpoint when I am on a tight deadline.

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4.8

(17 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
82%
4 Star
12%
3 Star
6%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
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Evaluation & Contracting

4.4

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4.8

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4.8

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4.6

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  • Director Of Marketing
    <50M USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    Ordering and Designing Process Proves Intuitive With Final Product Exceeding Expectations

    5.0
    Feb 27, 2026
    Overall, I had a really great experience with Custom Ink. The quality came out better than expected, and the design and ordering process was super easy to use. Everything felt smooth and straightforward with no friction. I didn't need to use customer service, which says a lot about how seamless the process was. Delivery hit the timeline they gave us, and the pricing felt fair for the quality we received. I'd definitely use them again for future projects, while still keeping an eye on other competitors in the space.
  • Manager
    50M-1B USD
    Media
    Review Source

    Design Tool Offers Intuitive Experience Despite Higher Prices for Some Fabrics

    4.0
    Feb 12, 2026
    Overall i have had a positive experience with Custom Ink. What I really enjoy is how easy the platform is to use and ordering products is straightforward. The final products they send are always high quality and meet my expectations.
  • Marketing/technical Specialist
    <50M USD
    Retail
    Review Source

    Custom Ink Adds Direct Support and More Choices to Merchandising Platform

    5.0
    Feb 23, 2026
    Merchandising has never been easier than with Custom Ink. When we first started using them, they didn't have the range of options as they do now, but that shows their commitment to bringing you the best and latest in merch offerings.
  • Customer Success Manager
    10B+ USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Custom Ink Review

    5.0
    Feb 20, 2026
    Overall custom ink was reliable and easy to work with for promo orders. the online design tool made it simple to mock things up fast, customer service was helpful when we needed tweaks or guidance, and the final products matched expectations!
  • Marketing Associate
    1B-10B USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    Responsive Team and Easy Platform Streamline Design Creation and Revenue Generation

    5.0
    Mar 3, 2026
    The team at Custom ink are incredibly wonderful to work with. Any questions we had were immediately met with thorough and thoughtful responses. The platform itself is easy to navigate and easy to create designs and drive revenue.
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