Arka review
Custom mailer boxes · prices checked Nov 2, 2026 · independent, not sponsored
Lets you start with just 10 boxes and gets competitive at 500+. Reviews mention uneven print quality, so check a proof carefully.
- The cheapest full-color option at 5 × 3 × 1.5, 6 × 5 × 2.25, 8 × 6 × 3, 12 × 9 × 2, 14 × 10 × 4 (250 boxes).
- 3.7 / 5 on Trustpilot from 65 reviews, a thin sample.
- Smallest order: 10 boxes.
At a glance
| Trustpilot rating | 3.7 / 5 (65 reviews) |
|---|---|
| Printing | Full color |
| Kraft (brown) board | Yes, 1% less than white on average |
| Printing inside too | About 78% more per box |
| Smallest order | 10 boxes |
| Standard production | 7–10 business days |
| Rush | 3–6 days for about double the per-box price |
| Custom sizes priced online | Yes |
| One-time fees | None |
| Sizes measured | Inside dimensions |
What reviewers say: Friendly support and low minimums. Some reviewers report blurry printing and thinner boxes.
How its prices compare
Arka's total for 250 boxes at each size we price, and where that ranks among the full-color options for the size.
| Size | Arka | Rank | Cheapest full color |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 × 3 × 1.5 | $228 | 1st of 5 | — |
| 6 × 5 × 2.25 | $450 | 1st of 5 | — |
| 6 × 4 × 3 | $648 | 4th of 5 | UPrinting $505 |
| 7 × 5 × 3 | $723 | 4th of 5 | Vistaprint $600 |
| 8 × 6 × 3 | $690 | 1st of 5 | — |
| 12 × 9 × 2 | $788 | 1st of 6 | — |
| 9.5 × 7.75 × 4 | $1,010 | 4th of 5 | Vistaprint $809 |
| 10 × 8 × 4 | $1,223 | 3rd of 5 | Packlane $1,143 |
| 12 × 10 × 4 | $1,235 | 3rd of 5 | Vistaprint $1,080 |
| 14 × 10 × 4 | $1,413 | 1st of 5 | — |
White board, printed outside (kraft for kraft-only suppliers), one-time fees included, shipping not.
Watch out for
- 6 × 4 × 3: same $2.59 per box at 100 and 250.
- 7 × 5 × 3: same $2.89 per box at 100 and 250.
- 10 × 8 × 4: same $4.89 per box at 100 and 250.