Head to head

Arka vs Packwire

Custom mailer boxes · prices checked Nov 3, 2026

The short answer

Arka is cheaper at 24 of 40 price points we checked.

Packwire is better rated (4.3 / 5 from 8 reviews).

Side by side

ArkaPackwire
Trustpilot rating3.7 / 54.3 / 5
Reviews658
PrintingFull colorFull color
Smallest order1010
One-time feesNoneNone
Standard production7–10 business days10-20 calendar days production; about 2-4 weeks door to door
Rush option3–6 days for about double the per-box priceFree expedite when schedule allows; rush fee for tighter deadlines (quote)
Made inUSAUSA
SamplesPrinted sample of your design: order 1 box, credited if you place a full order within 30 daysPrinted sample of your design: $35 for one box, plus $6.25 shipping

Order totals

SizeBoxesArkaPackwireCheaper
5 × 3 × 1.5100$112$151Arka by $39
5 × 3 × 1.5250$228$335Arka by $108
5 × 3 × 1.5500$430$625Arka by $195
5 × 3 × 1.51,000$810$1,150Arka by $340
6 × 5 × 2.25100$191$301Arka by $110
6 × 5 × 2.25250$450$540Arka by $90
6 × 5 × 2.25500$845$795Packwire by $50
6 × 5 × 2.251,000$1,460$1,410Packwire by $50
6 × 4 × 3100$259$311Arka by $52
6 × 4 × 3250$648$590Packwire by $57
6 × 4 × 3500$795$895Arka by $100
6 × 4 × 31,000$1,440$1,610Arka by $170
7 × 5 × 3100$289$362Arka by $73
7 × 5 × 3250$723$718Packwire by $5
7 × 5 × 3500$970$1,075Arka by $105
7 × 5 × 31,000$1,690$1,900Arka by $210
8 × 6 × 3100$293$417Arka by $124
8 × 6 × 3250$690$845Arka by $155
8 × 6 × 3500$1,185$1,260Arka by $75
8 × 6 × 31,000$2,160$2,160Tie
12 × 9 × 2100$335$444Arka by $109
12 × 9 × 2250$788$873Arka by $85
12 × 9 × 2500$1,355$1,335Packwire by $20
12 × 9 × 21,000$2,460$2,390Packwire by $70
9.5 × 7.75 × 4100$453$592Arka by $139
9.5 × 7.75 × 4250$1,010$1,175Arka by $165
9.5 × 7.75 × 4500$1,840$1,795Packwire by $45
9.5 × 7.75 × 41,000$3,400$3,250Packwire by $150
10 × 8 × 4100$489$599Arka by $110
10 × 8 × 4250$1,223$1,200Packwire by $22
10 × 8 × 4500$1,595$1,715Arka by $120
10 × 8 × 41,000$3,040$3,190Arka by $150
12 × 10 × 4100$575$611Arka by $36
12 × 10 × 4250$1,235$1,283Arka by $47
12 × 10 × 4500$2,250$1,850Packwire by $400
12 × 10 × 41,000$4,310$3,450Packwire by $860
14 × 10 × 4100$658$653Packwire by $5
14 × 10 × 4250$1,413$1,370Packwire by $42
14 × 10 × 4500$2,570$1,975Packwire by $595
14 × 10 × 41,000$4,930$3,690Packwire by $1,240

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: Cheap at 500+, made in USA

Packwire

Prices depend on how much of the box your artwork covers; we compare the full-coverage band (75%+), and light designs cost about 7% less. Mid-pack at 100–250, then among the cheapest at 500–1,000.

What reviewers say: Only 8 Trustpilot reviews (4.3), too few to judge. US-made corrugated mailers with an instant quote and 3D designer.

Full Packwire reviewVisit Packwire

Prices by size

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