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+title: sticker vendors
+layout: post-with-toc.njk
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+tags:
+  - reference
+  - sticker
+---
+
+I made a spreadsheet of sticker vendors so you don't have to. And also ordered a bunch of sample packs, so you don't have to (and because I get very very into doing my research).
+
+I priced out **3"x3" holographic die-cut vinyl stickers** from US-based sticker vendors at three price points: 100 (or nearest above 100), 200 (or nearest above 200), and 500. Free shipping referenced *may* require a minimum to kick in - I noted it down as free if the minimum was below the price point for 100 stickers.
+
+I did this work because my previous vendor, DieCutStickers, had print issues in the last batch I bought from them, and I decided to look for a new vendor. Because of this, they will not be listed.
+
+Got a recommendation not in this writeup? Feel free to [let me know](/contact).
+
+## Exclusions
+
+Three other vendors are mentioned but will not appear in summaries: Sticker Guy, Sticker Mule, and Sticky Brand.
+
+- Sticker Guy looks **awesome** for simple stickers (1 or maybe 2 colors printed on solid color vinyl), but holographic stickers are listed as temporarily unavailable, so I couldn't get a price quote.
+- Sticker Mule's CEO is a vocal Trump supporter.
+- Sticky Brand has started using generative AI marketing (this is secondhand information as I don't use instagram).
+
+I cannot promise that other makers do not have issues similar to Sticker Mule or Sticky Brand; this is just what I heard or surfaced in my research.
+
+## Summaries
+
+### Overall summary
+
+### Quality summary
+
+### Pricing summary
+
+Death by Stickers stands out as *by far* the cheapest option for lower quantities, and still fairly competitive in the next step up quantity-wise, though bumped out of the top slot by StickerGiant. If you want bulk, Brick City Printing comes out ahead - and they are union!
+
+### Ease of peeling
+
+Brick City Printing, StandOut Stickers, Sticker Junkie, and StickerGiant offer split backs.
+
+Bend Print Co. offers split backs or peel tabs for an increased sticker price. Sticker Robot mentions split backs in their FAQ, but sticker options only support peel tabs, also for an increased price.
+
+## Pricing tables
+
+It is of course worth it with many vendors to join their email list and wait for deals. These are the standard prices and do not account for sales or discounts.
+
+### Price point 1: 100
+
+Per 100 (unless noted otherwise).
+
+| Vendor | Per sticker | Quantity |
+| --- | --- | --- |
+| Death by Stickers | $0.81 | |
+| Brick City Printing | $1.05 | |
+| Sticker Ninja | $1.06 | |
+| Busy Beaver | $1.07 | |
+| StandOut Stickers | $1.09 | |
+| StickerGiant | $1.10 | 125 |
+| StickerBros | $1.18 | |
+| Sticker Robot | $1.27 | |
+| Bend Print Co. | $1.45 | |
+| Sticker Junkie | n/a | No quantity ~100 offered |
+
+### Price point 2: 200
+
+Per 200 (unless noted otherwise).
+
+| Vendor | Per sticker | Quantity |
+| --- | --- | --- |
+| StickerGiant | $0.73 | 250 |
+| Death by Stickers | $0.80 | |
+| StandOut Stickers | $0.80 | |
+| StickerBros | $0.84 | |
+| Sticker Robot | $0.85 | 250 |
+| Bend Print Co. | $0.88 | 250 |
+| Brick City Printing | $0.93 | |
+| Sticker Ninja | $0.97 | |
+| Sticker Junkie | $1.07 | |
+| Busy Beaver | n/a | No quantity between 100 and 500 offered |
+
+### Price point 3: 500
+
+| Vendor | Per sticker |
+| --- | --- |
+| Brick City Printing | $0.49 |
+| StickerGiant | $0.54 |
+| StandOut Stickers | $0.55 |
+| Sticker Ninja | $0.59 |
+| StickerBros | $0.60 |
+| Busy Beaver | $0.63 |
+| Bend Print Co. | $0.65 |
+| Sticker Robot | $0.65 |
+| Sticker Junkie | $0.72 |
+| Death by Stickers | $0.72 |
+
+## Vendors
+
+### Bend Print Co.
+
+[Bend Print Co.](https://www.bendprintco.com/)
+
+- 100 for $145.00 - $1.45/sticker
+- 250 for $220.00 - $0.88/sticker
+- 500 for $325.00 - $0.65/sticker
+- Free shipping
+- Split backs (or peel tabs) for additional cost
+
+### Brick City Printing
+
+[Brick City Printing](https://www.brickcityprinting.com/)
+
+- Union made!
+- 100 for $105.00 - $1.05/sticker
+- 200 for $186.00 - $$0.93/sticker
+- 500 for $245.00 - $0.49/sticker
+- Free shipping
+- Split backs
+
+### Busy Beaver
+
+[Busy Beaver](https://www.busybeaver.net/)
+
+- 100 for $107.00 - $1.07/sticker
+- No quantity between 100 and 500 offered
+- 500 for $315.00 - $0.63/sticker
+- Free shipping
+- Couldn't find information regarding split backs
+
+### Death By Stickers
+
+[Death by Stickers](https://deathbystickers.com/)
+
+- 100 for $81.00 - $0.81/sticker
+- 200 for $160.00 - $0.80/sticker
+- 500 for $361.25 - $0.72/sticker
+- Free shipping for orders over $100.00
+- Couldn't find information regarding split backs
+
+### StandOut Stickers
+
+[StandOut Stickers](https://www.standoutstickers.com/)
+
+- 100 for $109.00 - $1.09/sticker
+- 200 for $160.00 - $0.80/sticker
+- 500 for $272.50 - $0.55/sticker
+- $10.00 for template help - they looked to have pretty stringent art requirements
+- Free shipping
+- Split backs
+
+### Sticker Guy
+
+[Sticker Guy](https://stickerguy.com/)
+
+I did not price out Sticker Guy as I could not find pricing information for holographic stickers. I did find one table that listed holo stickers as temporarily unavailable. Still, they look like a great option for simpler sticker needs.
+
+### Sticker Junkie
+
+[Sticker Junkie](https://www.stickerjunkie.com/)
+
+- No quantity ~100 offered
+- 200 for $214.00 - $1.07/sticker
+- 500 for $360.00 - $0.72/sticker
+- Free shipping
+- Split backs
+
+### Sticker Mule
+
+[CEO is a big Trump supporter](https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/09/anthony-constantino-donald-trump-sticker-mule-congress-stefanik/).
+
+### Sticker Ninja
+
+[Sticker Ninja](https://stickerninja.com/)
+
+- 100 for $105.81 - $1.06/sticker
+- 200 for $193.33 - $0.97/sticker
+- 500 for $293.91 - $0.59/sticker
+- Free shipping
+- Couldn't find information regarding split backs
+
+### Sticker Robot
+
+[Sticker Robot](https://stickerobot.com/)
+
+- 100 for $127.00 - $1.27/sticker
+- 250 for $212.00 - $0.85/sticker
+- 500 for $327.00 - $0.65/sticker
+- Free shipping
+- FAQ says split backs can be added, but I didn't see this option; peel tabs can be added for additional cost
+
+### StickerBros
+
+[StickerBros](https://www.stickerbros.com/)
+
+- 100 for $118.00 - $1.18/sticker
+- 200 for $168.00 - $0.84/sticker
+- 500 for $300.00 - $0.60/sticker
+- Free shipping
+- Couldn't find information regarding split backs
+
+### StickerGiant
+
+[StickerGiant](https://www.stickergiant.com/)
+
+- 125 for $137.50 - $1.10/sticker
+- 250 for $182.50 - $0.73/sticker
+- 500 for $270.00 - $0.54/sticker
+- Free shipping
+- Split backs
+
+### Sticky Brand
+
+Sticky Brand has apparently gone pretty hard in on generative AI marketing. I priced them out before learning this, so I'm noting that down for reference, but I don't recommend them.
+
+- 100 for $118.13 - $1.18/sticker
+- 250 for $236.25 - $0.95/sticker
+- 500 for $393.75 - $0.79/sticker
+- USPS ground shipping rates or thereabouts
+- Couldn't find information regarding split backs
+
+## Resources
+
+- [Some Free Sticker Designs and Where to Print Them](https://docpop.org/2025/10/some-free-sticker-designs-and-where-to-print-them/)