BarTender alternative
OpenZPL is a browser-based alternative to BarTender for Zebra labels: a designer, a REST API and nothing to install on Windows. BarTender does much more, so check the list below first.
Your file is downloading.
Free, with no daily limit. A free account also saves your designs and gives you an API key.
Where OpenZPL fits
You print to ZPL printers, want templates filled by an API, and don't want to manage Windows licences.
Where BarTender is the better choice
Many printer brands through native drivers, enterprise print management, and validated, audited workflows.
Calling it from your system
curl https://api.openzpl.com/v1/templates/d123 \
-H "X-API-Key: $OPENZPL_KEY" -H "Accept: application/pdf" \
-d '{"rows": [{"sku": "A-100", "name": "Blue mug"}, {"sku": "A-101", "name": "Red mug"}]}' > labels.pdf
Questions
Can you import .btw files?
Not today. Print one to a file and open the ZPL in the [designer](/zpl-label-designer/), which turns it into editable elements.
What does it cost?
A free key allows 20 labels a day. Pro is $29 a month for 100,000 labels, and Business $99 for 1,000,000. See [pricing](/pricing/).
Related
Need something we don't have yet?
A connector for your system, a label format or a new tool: tell us what you use and we'll look at building it.