In short: the main reasons shops look beyond Drip Apps are the 5% per-order fee and the lack of file checks. PrintReadySheets is the alternative with a flat monthly price and automatic file repair; Antigro, Kixxl and Gangio are established alternatives that warn about bad files; newer AI builders add upscaling with little track record so far.
Disclosure: we make PrintReadySheets. Information about the other apps comes from their Shopify App Store listings, checked on 15 October 2026.
Why shops look for a Drip Apps alternative
From the listing and its public reviews, the reasons come down to three:
- The fee grows with you. 5% of every gang sheet order, capped at $12, adds up fast at volume.
- Bad files get through. The listing mentions no resolution checks, upscaling or background removal, so prepress catches the problems.
- Support. Some recent reviews describe slow responses and access problems. Read them yourself on the listing.
The alternatives
| Alternative | Pricing | What it does with bad files | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| PrintReadySheets | €79 / $79 per month flat | Fixes: upscaling for artwork, thin-line thickening, edge and background cleanup | Shopify and standalone |
| Antigro | 5% per print-ready file | Warns about low DPI; removes backgrounds | Shopify, web |
| Kixxl | 5% (cap $10), or $149 to $999 per month by volume | Warns at checkout | Shopify, WooCommerce |
| Gangio | 3% per sheet | Alerts | Shopify |
| Quick Sheets, Packly and other 2026 launches | 3 to 5% | AI upscaling, background removal | Shopify |
PrintReadySheets: the alternative that fixes files
If you leave Drip because of prepress work, choose a builder that removes it. PrintReadySheets checks each upload at print size and repairs it before it is placed: low-resolution art is upscaled with a model trained for artwork, thin lines are thickened, soft edges that would print as white halos are cleaned and leftover backgrounds removed.
If you leave because of the fee, it is a flat €79 / $79 a month, with no commission and no per-sheet fee, on Shopify or as a standalone web app.
See the full PrintReadySheets vs Drip Apps comparison.
Antigro
An established builder with auto-nesting, background removal, halftone tools and a Canva integration. Low resolution is detected and the customer is warned. Same fee level as Drip. Compare with PrintReadySheets.
Kixxl
The choice if you also sell on WooCommerce, and the only established builder with monthly plans instead of a percentage: from $149 for 1,800 sq ft a month up to $999 for unlimited volume. Low-DPI files trigger a warning at checkout. Compare with PrintReadySheets.
Gangio
The lowest percentage among the established builders (3%), with a halftone editor and the Built for Shopify badge. Quality problems trigger alerts. Compare with PrintReadySheets.
How to switch without disrupting orders
- Install the new builder next to Drip; do not remove Drip yet.
- Recreate your sheet sizes and prices.
- Test with real customer files, especially your worst ones.
- Move one product page to the new builder, check a week of orders, then move the rest.
- Download any files you need from Drip before uninstalling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Drip Apps?
For shops that want fewer bad files and no commission, PrintReadySheets. For WooCommerce support, Kixxl. For the lowest percentage fee among established apps, Gangio.
Is there a gang sheet builder without a commission?
Yes. PrintReadySheets charges a flat monthly price with no commission. Kixxl also offers monthly plans, from $149, but each caps your monthly volume below its $999 unlimited plan.
Can I use two gang sheet builders on Shopify at the same time?
Yes, on different products. It is a good way to test a new builder before switching.