BARTENDER Barcode Label Design and Barcode Printing Software
BarTender is the global leader for barcode label design and label printing software for managing barcodes, labels, RFID tags, and more.
BarTender software is used by companies around the world to create and automate labels, barcodes, RFID tags, plastic cards and much more
Encode RFID tags, create mag stripe and smart cards, drive print-and-apply systems, perform direct part marking, create shelf tags and signage, laser etch metal and more.
BarTender: Barcode Label Design and Barcode Printing Software
Barcode software converts letters, numbers and even binary data into a pattern of lines, squares or dots that can be read at high speed by a barcode scanner and converted back into the original information. Barcode software helps companies increase efficiency, reduce costs and errors, and meet regulatory requirements, but only if the software encodes the barcodes quickly and correctly and prints them consistently and accurately.
Create
Unleash your creative spirit with BarTender label printing software.
BarTender software packs a punch, giving you everything necessary to create labels from scratch without any tricky technical know-how. With pre-loaded tools and a simple drag-and-drop interface intuitively laid out, even non-designers can build beautiful, professional-looking labels in no time. Plus, its 100% What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG) functionality guarantees that the rendered results are a 100% match to what you see on the screen.
With BarTender, there’s no limit to what you can create. Choose from over 160 predefined label designs tailored for common use cases and industry regulations and standards; select predefined label sizes; select specific label format; draw shapes and combine lines in your choice; format text with ease; add images, logos, and symbols; design RFID tags; and even more.
Want to create barcodes and manage them? No problem, BarTender has that covered too.
BarTender software feature more than 400 preformatted, ready-to-use barcode components derived from 105 1D and 2D barcode symbologies such as Code 39, Datamatrix, QR Code, PDF417, or GS1 barcodes, to name a few. Entering barcode data is easy, with support for linking to external databases like Excel or CSV files or entering manual data using a keyboard.
Not only can you create and manage codes with maximum efficiency, but you maintain complete control over the look and design of the barcode. With BarTender, you can create and format human-readable text, even for 2D barcode types.
Automate
Say goodbye to manual entry and hello to BarTender’s error-free automation capabilities.
Automation eliminates the need for manual data entry, drastically reducing the probability of human errors. It also speeds up the label printing process, allowing you to quickly print several labels of the same design at once with very little effort on your part.
BarTender makes automation a breeze. The software integrates seamlessly with your existing line-of-business systems, including SAP and Oracle and automatically pulls information from databases for printing labels. With BarTender, you can also trigger automatic printing when certain events occur, such as receiving new orders, saving files, or updating information in your databases.
Moreover, BarTender software allows you to build custom web application integration using BarTender REST API to automate barcode label printing. It also gets integrated with the print engine, print scheduler, print server, and system database APIs via a .NET API, providing even more control and automation of the printing process.
Manage
Eliminate complexity and keep everything organised with BarTender’s robust management capabilities.
BarTender software offers complete control over label design and printing processes across multiple sites or locations, enabling the central management of data, users, print devices, and print jobs. It has a document management system that acts as a secure central repository of documents, label templates, and other resources, ensuring that all teams and sites have access to the latest, updated resources.
Furthermore, BarTender offers a centralised audit trail feature to monitor and record access or changes made within the system for complete traceability. The software also has a revision control feature that lets you lock down label designs and template versions to ensure that only authorised personnel can make or approve changes.
Deploy BarTender your way
BarTender can be deployed locally, in the cloud, or as any hybrid combination to meet your specific business needs.
Starter
Perfect for small businesses and departments that require quick and simple label generation. The version includes support for dynamic variable data from databases such as Excel or CSV files.
Professional
Includes all of the features found in the Starter Edition. The professional version is ideal for small enterprises and departments. The version incorporates secure Internet printing, data entry forms, RFID encoding, and the ability to link to material from databases, spreadsheets, and other files. It also includes the industry-leading Designer for creating highly creative labels and card designs.
Automation
Includes all of the features offered by the Professional Edition. The automation version is ideal for companies wishing to automate the labelling process to improve speed and accuracy. The version includes tools for managing and integrating label and document printing with the existing business systems.
Enterprise
Includes all of the features found in Automation Edition. The enterprise version is ideal for big enterprises that have offices in multiple locations, operate in regulated industries, or require strict control over label design and printing throughout the organisation. The version offers complete enterprise-wide printing with centralised management, auditing, workflow orchestration, revision control, web and mobile printing, and enhanced security.
BarTender Software (on-premises)
Available in four editions as a traditional per-printer or workstation license or subscription.
When to choose BarTender software (on-premises)
- Have available IT resources
- Need to trigger printing by a connected device automatically
- Print a variety of custom label templates
- Need advanced security configurations and audit trails/logging
- Need support for both private network and internet connectivity
BarTender Cloud
Available in two subscription plans that enable anywhere, anytime printing without additional IT and infrastructure resources needed.
When to choose BarTender Cloud
- Print labels remotely and from multiple locations
- Need to provide printing access to external/semi-public parties
- Have seasonal or temporary label print volume
Need to deploy a labeling solution quickly - Integrate with cloud/SaaS-based data sources or business systems
