Updated October 21, 2026 · StampCue Editorial Team
CEWE vs UPrinting
CEWE
Higher score in this comparison
UPrinting
CEWE vs UPrinting: the differences
| Compare | CEWEReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | UPrintingReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Turnaround time | 10 daysHigher | 3 days |
| Price from | £0.090 | $25.99 |
| Free file check | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | GB | US |
Same on both: Online design tool (Yes).
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Key differences
- CEWE scores higher overall: 9.8 vs 9.2.
- Turnaround time is higher at CEWE: 10 days vs 3 days.
- Free file check: only UPrinting.
- Support channels: only CEWE offers Community.
- Founded is lower at CEWE: 1961 vs 2005.
- Products: only CEWE offers Postcards and direct mail, Posters, Stickers.
- Products: only UPrinting offers Custom printed boxes, Mailer boxes, Shipping boxes.
- Markets: only CEWE offers GB.
- Markets: only UPrinting offers US.
Our verdict on each
CEWE
CEWE suits UK small businesses and office managers who want photo cards, posters, stickers and promotional items ordered through an online designer, with premium photo prints from £0.09. It pairs a stated working-day turnaround with broad support, but delivery stays in the UK and uploaded images are not proofed.
UPrinting
UPrinting suits US businesses ordering custom printed packaging and shipping supplies in small runs, with orders starting at 1 unit and no minimum quantity on the mailer box listing. Standard business cards give a printing time of 3 days, and rubber stamps start at $25.99.
Score breakdown
| Area | CEWE | UPrinting |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 10.0Photo prints start at £0.09. That figure covers premium prints specifically, so cards or posters may sit higher. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.4HigherAn online designer and personalisation options, plus a stated delivery aim of 10 working days for photographic products. | 9.3Orders start at 1 unit, full colour printing is offered on the box lines, and design files are checked free before pressing. |
| Trust | 10.0HigherThe service comes from CEWE Limited, a company trading since 1961, with email, chat and phone support published. | 8.8Operated by Digital Room, LLC, headquartered in the United States, trading since 2005, with support reachable before an order is placed. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | CEWE | UPrinting |
|---|---|---|
| Online printing services | 31 of 70 | 38 of 70 |
| Flyers, brochures, catalogs and direct mail | 11 of 41 | 17 of 41 |
| Banners, signs and trade show displays | 9 of 33 | 14 of 33 |
| Custom stickers and labels | 25 of 51 | 31 of 51 |
| Pens, notebooks and planners | 22 of 95 | 39 of 95 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | CEWE | UPrinting |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
Which one suits you
Pick CEWE if turnaround time matter most.
Pick UPrinting if free file check matter most.
What we checked
CEWE
- cewe.co.uk: 10 facts, checked October 1, 2026
UPrinting
- uprinting.com: 10 facts, checked October 1, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | CEWE | UPrinting |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Postcards and direct mail, Posters, Stickers, Promotional products | Custom printed boxes, Mailer boxes, Shipping boxes, Poly mailers, Padded envelopes, Tape, Void fill, Food packaging, Retail bags, Custom labels |
| Legal entity | CEWE Limited | Digital Room, LLC |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
| Founded | 1961Lower | 2005 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Phone, Chat, Email, Help centre |
Stationery
| Fact | CEWE | UPrinting |
|---|---|---|
| Personalization | Yes | Yes |
Promotional products
| Fact | CEWE | UPrinting |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum order (units) | Not confirmed | 1 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | CEWE | UPrinting | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnaround time | 10 dayshighest quarter | 3 daysbelow the median | 4 days |
Median across 43 listed brands.
Pros and cons
CEWE
Pros
- Photo prints start at £0.09, which keeps a first order small in cost.
- Photographic products are promised within 10 working days of the order being accepted.
- An online designer is built in, so you can lay out a card or poster without buying design software.
Cons
- A file check is not part of the order: CEWE says it does not inspect the content of images you upload, so proof your own text before paying.
- The covered market is the United Kingdom, so a buyer in the US or continental Europe has no delivery route here.
- The headline entry figure is for premium photo prints specifically, so cards, posters and stickers need their own quotes.
UPrinting
Pros
- The mailer box listing states there is no minimum quantity, so one custom printed box counts as a run of its own.
- A printing time of 3 days is quoted for standard business cards, giving packing deadlines something to plan against.
- Design files are checked at no charge before printing, and an online designer builds a card from scratch when no artwork is supplied.
Cons
- The starting figure quoted, $25.99, belongs to a pre-inked rubber stamp, so it says little about what a run of boxes, mailers or tape will cost.
- Ordering is arranged around the United States, with personal information submitted to the site transferred and processed there.
Who each suits
CEWE
Who it suits
- UK small business owners ordering photo cards, posters, stickers or giveaway items for staff and customers.
- Shoppers who would rather design in the browser than buy design software, since an online designer is included.
- Buyers who want several ways to reach the company, with email, chat and phone support published.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone outside the UK who needs the order delivered. CardsDirect or Tonermacher are worth a look there.
- Teams that expect the printer to proof uploaded images, because a file check is not part of the order.
- Shoppers who need a low starting figure across every product, since £0.09 belongs to premium photo prints.
UPrinting
Who it suits
- Shop owners trialling a new mailer box design who want one printed box in hand before a bulk run.
- Office managers restocking packing stations with mailers, tape and void fill between larger print jobs.
- Teams that want artwork checked before a print run goes ahead.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after merchandise and branded apparel lines rather than packing and shipping work.
- Office managers who need a committed delivery date, since the quoted 3 days covers printing time for standard business cards.
- Readers placing orders from another country, whose submitted details travel to the United States for processing.
Current offers
CEWE
Current offer
Discount code
10% welcome discount on your first CEWE PHOTOBOOK: 10% off first order
Sign up to the CEWE newsletter; 10% off the first CEWE PHOTOBOOK
Source, checked October 1, 2026
Country by country
| Country | CEWE | UPrinting |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
CEWE
What does the entry price cover?+
The lowest figure is for premium photo prints, which start at £0.09. Treat that as the price of prints rather than of everything on the site: cards, posters, stickers and promotional items are quoted per product, so build your cost from the items your event actually needs.
How long will delivery take?+
CEWE works to a stated aim of 10 working days for photographic products, counted from the moment it accepts your order. Times are given in working days, so plan backwards from the date you need the items in hand rather than from the day you order.
UPrinting
What is the smallest order I can place?+
Orders start at 1 unit, and the mailer box listing states there is no minimum quantity at all. A single custom printed box or one rubber stamp is therefore a normal order, which suits a shop testing a new mailer box design before committing to a bulk run, or an office reordering between larger print jobs.
What will a first order cost?+
The entry figure on the site, $25.99, covers a pre-inked rubber stamp rather than the packaging lines. Boxes, mailers, tape and void fill are each priced on their own listing, so the cost of a packing run depends on which products, quantities, sizes and finishes you pick.
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CEWE
UPrinting