Packlane review
Custom mailer boxes · prices checked Nov 2, 2026 · independent, not sponsored
Full-color prices that are usually within a few percent of the cheapest, with an easy online designer. Reviews flag slow support, so order a sample before a big run, and watch the 1,000-box price jump on larger sizes.
- The cheapest full-color option at 10 × 8 × 4 (250 boxes).
- 3.5 / 5 on Trustpilot from 457 reviews.
- Smallest order: 25 boxes.
At a glance
| Trustpilot rating | 3.5 / 5 (457 reviews) |
|---|---|
| Printing | Full color |
| Kraft (brown) board | Yes, 1% less than white on average |
| Printing inside too | About 50% more per box |
| Smallest order | 25 boxes |
| Standard production | 7–12 business days |
| Rush | 4–7 days for about 60% more per box; not offered at 1,000+ |
| Custom sizes priced online | Yes |
| One-time fees | None |
| Sizes measured | Inside dimensions |
What reviewers say: Easy online designer and ordering. Reviewers often mention slow support and occasional print defects.
How its prices compare
Packlane's total for 250 boxes at each size we price, and where that ranks among the full-color options for the size.
| Size | Packlane | Rank | Cheapest full color |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 × 3 × 1.5 | $323 | 4th of 5 | Arka $228 |
| 6 × 5 × 2.25 | $498 | 2nd of 5 | Arka $450 |
| 6 × 4 × 3 | $593 | 3rd of 5 | UPrinting $505 |
| 7 × 5 × 3 | $655 | 3rd of 5 | Vistaprint $600 |
| 8 × 6 × 3 | $755 | 4th of 5 | Arka $690 |
| 12 × 9 × 2 | $818 | 3rd of 6 | Arka $788 |
| 9.5 × 7.75 × 4 | $850 | 2nd of 5 | Vistaprint $809 |
| 10 × 8 × 4 | $1,143 | 1st of 5 | — |
| 12 × 10 × 4 | $1,148 | 2nd of 5 | Vistaprint $1,080 |
| 14 × 10 × 4 | $1,453 | 3rd of 5 | Arka $1,413 |
White board, printed outside (kraft for kraft-only suppliers), one-time fees included, shipping not.
Watch out for
- 9.5 × 7.75 × 4: costs more per box at 1,000 ($3.82) than at 500 ($3.36).
- 10 × 8 × 4: costs more per box at 1,000 ($3.94) than at 500 ($3.83).
- 12 × 10 × 4: costs more per box at 1,000 ($5.73) than at 500 ($4.57).
- 14 × 10 × 4: costs more per box at 1,000 ($6.12) than at 500 ($4.89).