Compare BarTender 2019/2021 Software Editions
Edition |
Starter | Professional | Automation | Enterprise |
Overview |
Allows any networked or single workstation user to quickly and easily print labels with simple serialization from Excel or CSV files. |
Design with Intelligent Templates, print from databases, create forms for entering data faster, encode RFID and cards. |
Combine forms, actions and system integrations to build a powerful automated printing solution. |
Manage, secure and control your entire enterprise label system, whether in one location or across continents. |
SSCC and GS1 Logistics Labeling | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Deployment |
Microsoft OS Single Workstation User or Network license (LAN or WAN), unlimited workstation users, multi-site
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Microsoft OS Single Workstation User or Network license (LAN or WAN), unlimited workstation users, multi-site
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Microsoft OS Single Workstation User or Network license (LAN or WAN), unlimited workstation users, multi-site
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Microsoft OS Single Workstation User or Network license (LAN or WAN), unlimited workstation users, multi-site Web-based Printing Android Mobile App Apple Mobile App |
Cloud / SaaS | Enquire Now | Enquire Now | Enquire Now | Enquire Now |
Licensing |
Licensed by printer count 1-3 printer licenses Application License (BTS-APP), requires Printer License(s) Printer License (BTS-PRT), requires Application License |
Licensed by printer count 1+ printer license Application License (BTP-APP), requires Printer License(s) Printer License (BTP-PRT), requires Application License |
Licensed by printer count 2+ printer licenses Application License (BTA-APP), requires Printer Licenses Printer License (BTA-PRT), requires Application License |
Licensed by printer count 2+ printer licenses Application License (BTE-APP), requires Printer Licenses Printer License (BTE-PRT), requires Application License |
Understanding Printer-Based Licensing (White Paper) | Available upon request | Available upon request | Available upon request | Available upon request |
Type of License | Perpetual | Perpetual | Perpetual | Perpetual |
Pilot License | Available upon request | Available upon request | Available upon request | Available upon request |
Companion Applications
Edition | Starter | Professional | Automation | Enterprise |
Administration Console Manage the features available in your edition, which may include security, licensing, integrations, printer failover and more |
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Designer Create your label and document templates - also serves as the print engine when integrating and automating the label printing process |
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Data Builder Build and manage your own database without external applications like Excel or Access |
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Print Station A simple, efficient interface for selecting and printing BarTender documents |
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Reprint Console Reprint identical copies of previously printed labels and documents that may been misplaced or damaged |
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Process Builder An easy graphical UI to build your own custom label and document printing solutions without knowing programming languages like C# or VB.NET |
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Integration Builder Connects BarTender with your business systems to enable automated printing directly from those systems |
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History Explorer Review logged data and generate informative reports for print history, user access and more |
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Printer Maestro Provides management tools for printers and print jobs throughout a corporate network |
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Librarian Centrally manage documents and create workflows for template approval using role-based security |
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Print Portal Allows dynamic web-based printing right from your web browser. Works with our Print Portal App for mobile printing from Android and iOS devices |
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Full Feature List |
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Edition | Starter | Professional | Automation | Enterprise |