Label LIVE
Universal label design and printing software for Mac and Windows
About Label LIVE
Label LIVE is desktop label design and printing software that works out of the box on both Windows and Mac with 40+ inkjet, laser, and thermal printers. Users drag and drop text, logos, images, and barcodes, then print labels in bulk straight from spreadsheet data. It is sold as a simple one-time per-computer license with no required subscription.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Works natively on both Windows and Mac, unlike most thermal label software
- One-time per-computer license with no required subscription
- Prints in bulk directly from spreadsheet data
- Supports 40+ printers including Zebra, Brother, DYMO, ROLLO, and BIXOLON
- 14-day free trial and human, same-day support
Cons
- Licensed per computer, so multi-machine deployments add up
- Barcode printing and business use require the higher-priced Business tier
- Desktop-only app with no cloud or web version
- Advanced automation (APIs, scripting) is gated behind the top Logic tier
Key Features
Drag-and-Drop Label Designer
Build labels visually by adding text, images, shapes, logos, and barcodes with simple drag and drop.
Print from Spreadsheet Data
Import CSV or spreadsheet data to generate and print batches of labels in minutes, with variable fields per row.
Barcode Generation
Create QR codes, UPC, PDF417, and many other barcode formats for product and inventory labels.
Wide Printer Support
Works with 40+ printers including Zebra, Brother, DYMO, ROLLO, and BIXOLON thermal printers plus standard inkjet and laser printers.
Cross-Platform Desktop App
Runs natively on both Windows and macOS without needing the internet to print.
Thermal Transfer Printing
Supports thermal transfer printers for durable, long-lasting labels (Business tier and up).
Dynamic Images and Catalogs
Pull dynamic images and catalog data into label templates for product-specific printing.
Script Variables and Integration APIs
Logic tier adds script variables, advanced row selection, dynamic hide/show, and integration APIs for automated batch workflows.
Pricing
- Text, images, and shapes
- Use spreadsheet data
- Works with 40+ printers
- Unlimited label printing
- Works with color printers
- Everything in Home
- Use at a business
- Print barcodes
- Dynamic images and catalogs
- Use thermal transfer printers
- Same-day support
- Everything in Business
- Script variables
- Advanced row selection
- Dynamic hide/show
- Integration APIs
- Watch for batch import
- All features included
- Pay as you go
- Cancel anytime
Best For
Product and Retail Labels
Design and print product labels with barcodes, prices, and logos for retail and e-commerce inventory.
Warehouse and Inventory Labeling
Generate bulk SKU and location labels from a spreadsheet for warehouse organization.
Shipping and Address Labels
Print shipping, address, and packing labels on thermal printers like Zebra and DYMO.
Small Business Branding
Create branded product labels, jar labels, and packaging stickers without a designer.
