Head to head

Vistaprint vs Packwire

Custom mailer boxes · prices checked Nov 3, 2026

The short answer

Vistaprint is cheaper at 18 of 32 price points we checked.

Vistaprint is better rated (4.5 / 5 from 7,673 reviews).

Side by side

VistaprintPackwire
Trustpilot rating4.5 / 54.3 / 5
Reviews7,6738
PrintingFull colorFull color
Smallest order1210
One-time feesNoneNone
Standard production6 business days10-20 calendar days production; about 2-4 weeks door to door
Rush optionExpress in 3 business days, with a higher delivery feeFree expedite when schedule allows; rush fee for tighter deadlines (quote)
Made inNot statedUSA
SamplesPrinted sample of your design: $19.99 per shipping box, $29.99 per product boxPrinted sample of your design: $35 for one box, plus $6.25 shipping

Order totals

SizeBoxesVistaprintPackwireCheaper
5 × 3 × 1.5100$150 for 96$151Packwire by $5
5 × 3 × 1.5250$264 for 240$335Vistaprint by $60
5 × 3 × 1.5500$556 for 540$625Vistaprint by $110
5 × 3 × 1.51,000$897 for 1,008$1,150Vistaprint by $260
6 × 5 × 2.25100$242 for 96$301Vistaprint by $49
6 × 5 × 2.25250$485 for 240$540Vistaprint by $35
6 × 5 × 2.25500$1,015 for 540$795Packwire by $145
6 × 5 × 2.251,000$1,875 for 1,008$1,410Packwire by $450
6 × 4 × 3100$244 for 96$311Vistaprint by $57
6 × 4 × 3250$499 for 240$590Vistaprint by $70
6 × 4 × 3500$972 for 540$895Packwire by $5
6 × 4 × 31,000$1,693 for 1,008$1,610Packwire by $70
7 × 5 × 3100$273 for 96$362Vistaprint by $78
7 × 5 × 3250$600 for 240$718Vistaprint by $93
7 × 5 × 3500$1,345 for 540$1,075Packwire by $170
7 × 5 × 31,000$2,510 for 1,008$1,900Packwire by $590
8 × 6 × 3100$304 for 96$417Vistaprint by $100
8 × 6 × 3250$686 for 240$845Vistaprint by $130
8 × 6 × 3500$1,480 for 540$1,260Packwire by $110
8 × 6 × 31,000$2,762 for 1,008$2,160Packwire by $580
12 × 9 × 2100$338 for 96$444Vistaprint by $92
12 × 9 × 2250$775 for 240$873Vistaprint by $65
12 × 9 × 2500$1,744 for 540$1,335Packwire by $280
12 × 9 × 21,000$3,246 for 1,008$2,390Packwire by $830
9.5 × 7.75 × 4100$362 for 96$592Vistaprint by $215
9.5 × 7.75 × 4250$809 for 240$1,175Vistaprint by $333
9.5 × 7.75 × 4500$1,814 for 540$1,795Vistaprint by $115
9.5 × 7.75 × 41,000$3,387 for 1,008$3,250Packwire by $110
12 × 10 × 4100$464 for 96$611Vistaprint by $128
12 × 10 × 4250$1,080 for 240$1,283Vistaprint by $157
12 × 10 × 4500$2,430 for 540$1,850Packwire by $400
12 × 10 × 41,000$4,536 for 1,008$3,450Packwire by $1,050

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: Small runs from a familiar name

Vistaprint

Competitive 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.

Full Vistaprint reviewVisit Vistaprint
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