Head to head

Arka vs noissue

Custom mailer boxes · prices checked Nov 3, 2026

The short answer

Arka is cheaper at 24 of 24 price points we checked.

noissue is better rated (4.7 / 5 from 2,409 reviews).

Side by side

Arkanoissue
Trustpilot rating3.7 / 54.7 / 5
Reviews652,409
PrintingFull colorFull color
Smallest order1025
One-time feesNoneNone
Standard production7–10 business days1-2 weeks delivery (standard free shipping showed Nov 23-25 on Nov 3)
Rush option3–6 days for about double the per-box priceExpress shipping (showed Nov 13-15; paid)
Made inUSAUSA or Asia
SamplesPrinted sample of your design: order 1 box, credited if you place a full order within 30 daysGeneric sample pack only: a small fee, free shipping

Order totals

SizeBoxesArkanoissueCheaper
5 × 3 × 1.5100$112$167Arka by $55
5 × 3 × 1.5250$228$333Arka by $105
5 × 3 × 1.5500$430$580Arka by $150
5 × 3 × 1.51,000$810$1,140Arka by $330
6 × 4 × 3100$259$328Arka by $69
6 × 4 × 3250$648$695Arka by $47
6 × 4 × 3500$795$1,345Arka by $550
6 × 4 × 31,000$1,440$2,210Arka by $770
12 × 9 × 2100$335$477Arka by $142
12 × 9 × 2250$788$1,095Arka by $308
12 × 9 × 2500$1,355$1,865Arka by $510
12 × 9 × 21,000$2,460$3,110Arka by $650
9.5 × 7.75 × 4100$453$638Arka by $185
9.5 × 7.75 × 4250$1,010$1,468Arka by $458
9.5 × 7.75 × 4500$1,840$2,515Arka by $675
9.5 × 7.75 × 41,000$3,400$4,100Arka by $700
10 × 8 × 4100$489$644Arka by $155
10 × 8 × 4250$1,223$1,513Arka by $290
10 × 8 × 4500$1,595$2,585Arka by $990
10 × 8 × 41,000$3,040$4,210Arka by $1,170
12 × 10 × 4100$575$771Arka by $196
12 × 10 × 4250$1,235$1,828Arka by $592
12 × 10 × 4500$2,250$2,885Arka by $635
12 × 10 × 41,000$4,310$5,290Arka by $980

Totals include one-time fees. Shipping not included. Some suppliers only sell fixed amounts (like 240 instead of 250), so the winner is decided on price per box.

Our pick for: Low minimums, cheap at volume

Arka

Lets you start with just 10 boxes and gets competitive at 500+. Reviews mention uneven print quality, so check a proof carefully.

What reviewers say: Friendly support and low minimums. Some reviewers report blurry printing and thinner boxes.

Full Arka reviewVisit Arka
Our pick for: Eco-minded small brands

noissue

Made-in-USA recycled mailers from 25 boxes, but about 30% above the cheapest at 250 (10 × 8 × 4). Preset sizes only, and prices use its default "One Time" shipping option.

What reviewers say: Reviewers praise print quality, easy reordering and patient designers; complaints are about slow or missed delivery dates and hard-to-reach customer service before proofing. Rating covers all noissue products.

Full noissue reviewVisit noissue