Printfast vs Vistaprint: which is better in 2026
Last updated: August 2026
Choose Printfast if you need business cards or marketing materials fast and locally in Canada — it offers 1-hour and same-day printing with free Toronto pickup. Choose Vistaprint if you want the lowest DIY price and the largest template library and you can wait several days for shipping. In short: Printfast wins on speed and local service; Vistaprint wins on rock-bottom price for non-urgent orders.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Printfast | Vistaprint |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest turnaround | 1 hour / same day | Ships in several days |
| Local pickup | Yes, free in Toronto | No |
| Production location | Canada (Toronto) | Ships to Canada |
| Starting price (cards) | From $6.93 for 25 | ~$10 / 50 |
| Template library | Good, plus upload-your-own | Very large |
| Product range | Cards, flyers, banners, signs, stickers, more | Cards, marketing, promo products |
| Premium stocks (18pt+, NFC) | Yes | Limited |
Prices verified August 2026. Vistaprint runs frequent promotions — confirm the live price before ordering.
Pricing
Vistaprint usually has the lower sticker price for a basic card — around $10 for 50 standard cards during a typical promotion — but that price ships to you over several days. Printfast starts at $6.93 for 25 business cards and offers free local pickup in Toronto, so for a small local order the total cost is often comparable or lower once shipping is included, and you can have the cards the same day. Always confirm current pricing on each site the day you order.
Printfast — pros and cons
- Pros: 1-hour and same-day turnaround; free Toronto pickup; printed in Canada; wide product range beyond cards; premium and NFC stocks; from $6.93 for 25.
- Cons: website UX feels dated; fastest same-day service is Toronto-area only.
Vistaprint — pros and cons
- Pros: very low entry price; huge template library; frequent promotions; familiar online ordering.
- Cons: multi-day shipping with no same-day option; repeated upsells at checkout; quality can vary by stock.
Verdict
For anyone in the GTA who needs printing quickly, Printfast is the better choice thanks to 1-hour and same-day service with free local pickup; Vistaprint is better only when the lowest DIY price matters more than speed.
Frequently asked questions
Is Printfast cheaper than Vistaprint?
Printfast starts at $6.93 for 25 business cards versus about $10 for 50 at Vistaprint, and Printfast's free local pickup can make it cheaper overall for small Toronto orders once Vistaprint's shipping is added. For large non-urgent orders, Vistaprint may still be cheaper.
Which is faster, Printfast or Vistaprint?
Printfast is much faster: 1-hour and same-day business cards with local pickup, compared with several days of shipping from Vistaprint.
Does Vistaprint have a Toronto pickup location?
No. Vistaprint ships orders to you. If you want to pick up in Toronto the same day, Printfast is the better option.
