Arka is cheaper at 12 of 12 price points we checked.
Packhelp is better rated (4.5 / 5 from 2,373 reviews).
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Packhelp
Arka
Trustpilot rating
4.5 / 5
3.7 / 5
Reviews
2,373
65
Printing
Full color
Full color
Smallest order
30
10
One-time fees
None
None
Standard production
Not shown
7–10 business days
Rush option
Express for about 54% more per box (no day count shown)
3–6 days for about double the per-box price
Order totals
Size
Boxes
Packhelp
Arka
Cheaper
12 × 9 × 2
100
$538
$335
Arka by $203
12 × 9 × 2
250
$1,195
$788
Arka by $408
12 × 9 × 2
500
$2,230
$1,355
Arka by $875
12 × 9 × 2
1,000
$3,840
$2,460
Arka by $1,380
10 × 8 × 4
100
$754
$489
Arka by $265
10 × 8 × 4
250
$1,633
$1,223
Arka by $410
10 × 8 × 4
500
$3,030
$1,595
Arka by $1,435
10 × 8 × 4
1,000
$5,230
$3,040
Arka by $2,190
14 × 10 × 4
100
$959
$658
Arka by $301
14 × 10 × 4
250
$2,090
$1,413
Arka by $677
14 × 10 × 4
500
$3,690
$2,570
Arka by $1,120
14 × 10 × 4
1,000
$6,410
$4,930
Arka by $1,480
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: Most trusted
Packhelp
You pay more per box, but it's the highest-rated packaging specialist we track, backed by thousands of reviews. A good choice when the unboxing has to look premium and you want fewer surprises.
What reviewers say: Highly rated packaging specialist with thousands of reviews. Praised for a premium look and fast delivery; occasional color variation.
Visit PackhelpOur 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.