Custom mailer boxes · prices checked Nov 2, 2026
Arka is cheaper at 21 of 32 price points we checked.
Vistaprint is better rated (4.5 / 5 from 7,673 reviews).
| Arka | Vistaprint | |
|---|---|---|
| Trustpilot rating | 3.7 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Reviews | 65 | 7,673 |
| Printing | Full color | Full color |
| Smallest order | 10 | 12 |
| One-time fees | None | None |
| Standard production | 7–10 business days | 6 business days |
| Rush option | 3–6 days for about double the per-box price | Express in 3 business days, with a higher delivery fee |
| Size | Boxes | Arka | Vistaprint | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 × 3 × 1.5 | 100 | $112 | $150 for 96 | Arka by $44 |
| 5 × 3 × 1.5 | 250 | $228 | $264 for 240 | Arka by $48 |
| 5 × 3 × 1.5 | 500 | $430 | $556 for 540 | Arka by $85 |
| 5 × 3 × 1.5 | 1,000 | $810 | $897 for 1,008 | Arka by $80 |
| 6 × 5 × 2.25 | 100 | $191 | $242 for 96 | Arka by $61 |
| 6 × 5 × 2.25 | 250 | $450 | $485 for 240 | Arka by $55 |
| 6 × 5 × 2.25 | 500 | $845 | $1,015 for 540 | Arka by $95 |
| 6 × 5 × 2.25 | 1,000 | $1,460 | $1,875 for 1,008 | Arka by $400 |
| 6 × 4 × 3 | 100 | $259 | $244 for 96 | Vistaprint by $5 |
| 6 × 4 × 3 | 250 | $648 | $499 for 240 | Vistaprint by $127 |
| 6 × 4 × 3 | 500 | $795 | $972 for 540 | Arka by $105 |
| 6 × 4 × 3 | 1,000 | $1,440 | $1,693 for 1,008 | Arka by $240 |
| 7 × 5 × 3 | 100 | $289 | $273 for 96 | Vistaprint by $5 |
| 7 × 5 × 3 | 250 | $723 | $600 for 240 | Vistaprint by $98 |
| 7 × 5 × 3 | 500 | $970 | $1,345 for 540 | Arka by $275 |
| 7 × 5 × 3 | 1,000 | $1,690 | $2,510 for 1,008 | Arka by $800 |
| 8 × 6 × 3 | 100 | $293 | $304 for 96 | Arka by $24 |
| 8 × 6 × 3 | 250 | $690 | $686 for 240 | Arka by $25 |
| 8 × 6 × 3 | 500 | $1,185 | $1,480 for 540 | Arka by $185 |
| 8 × 6 × 3 | 1,000 | $2,160 | $2,762 for 1,008 | Arka by $580 |
| 12 × 9 × 2 | 100 | $335 | $338 for 96 | Arka by $17 |
| 12 × 9 × 2 | 250 | $788 | $775 for 240 | Arka by $20 |
| 12 × 9 × 2 | 500 | $1,355 | $1,744 for 540 | Arka by $260 |
| 12 × 9 × 2 | 1,000 | $2,460 | $3,246 for 1,008 | Arka by $760 |
| 9.5 × 7.75 × 4 | 100 | $453 | $362 for 96 | Vistaprint by $76 |
| 9.5 × 7.75 × 4 | 250 | $1,010 | $809 for 240 | Vistaprint by $167 |
| 9.5 × 7.75 × 4 | 500 | $1,840 | $1,814 for 540 | Vistaprint by $160 |
| 9.5 × 7.75 × 4 | 1,000 | $3,400 | $3,387 for 1,008 | Vistaprint by $40 |
| 12 × 10 × 4 | 100 | $575 | $464 for 96 | Vistaprint by $92 |
| 12 × 10 × 4 | 250 | $1,235 | $1,080 for 240 | Vistaprint by $110 |
| 12 × 10 × 4 | 500 | $2,250 | $2,430 for 540 | Tie |
| 12 × 10 × 4 | 1,000 | $4,310 | $4,536 for 1,008 | Arka by $190 |
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.
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.
Visit ArkaCompetitive at 100–250 boxes with a well-known support team. It sells fixed amounts (like 240 or 540) and the price per box stops dropping around 500, so it's rarely the pick for 1,000+.
What reviewers say: Reviewers praise responsive support and easy ordering; recent reviews are mixed on print quality and order problems. The rating covers all Vistaprint products, not just boxes.
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