Brikl Ranked #1 by Gitnux. Here's What We'd Add.

Gitnux has ranked Brikl #1 in its Top 10 Best Online Cloth Designing Software of 2026, with an overall score of 9.1 out of 10. We're proud of the result. But Brikl is much more than a design tool: it's the on-demand platform that promotional products distributors and decorators run their branded merch on.

In short:

• Gitnux ranks Brikl first of 10 tools, ahead of the next two at 8.9 and 8.8.
• The ranking praises consistent artwork placement across product variants.
• Brikl is primarily a B2B commerce platform, not a garment design tool.
• Our 8,000+ products cover apparel, hard goods and print, not only clothing.
• Brikl is built for scale, from sole distributors to enterprise programs.

What did Gitnux rank?

Gitnux's ranking compares 10 tools for designing garments and merchandise online. It was published on July 1, 2026 and last updated on October 29, 2026. Brikl scored 9.1 for features, 9.0 for ease of use and 9.2 for value.

Gitnux weights features at 40%, and ease of use and value at 30% each. The page is labeled as commissioned research, co-funded by several of the vendors assessed. Gitnux states that funders have no role in selecting vendors, setting criteria or drawing conclusions.

Brikl did not fund this research and did not request this ranking.

What does the ranking get right?

Gitnux gets the core strength right: Brikl keeps artwork placement consistent across many product variants. That matters in on-demand, where one logo can appear on hundreds of size and color combinations. Nobody on your team should have to place it by hand each time.

Gitnux also says Brikl runs in the browser and isn't built for deep pattern digitization. Both are fair. If you need to draft garment patterns or map seam allowances, a dedicated CAD tool is the better choice.

Which facts should we clear up?

The ranking describes a design tool for apparel teams, while Brikl is a commerce platform for the branded merchandise supply chain. Here is the fuller picture.

Topic	How the ranking frames Brikl	What Brikl is today
Category	Online cloth designing software	An on-demand platform for sourcing, storefronts, orders and fulfillment
Main users	Apparel teams, brand design teams and agencies	Distributors, decorators and networks, plus organizations and creators
Company size	Tagged SMB	Built for scale: The Vernon Company rolled Brikl out to 220+ sales reps
Products	Garments and apparel	8,000+ products from 190+ brands, across apparel, hard goods and print
Production	Exports artwork for handoff	Production-ready orders route automatically to fulfillment partners
Business model	Not covered	3.5% per transaction, with no platform setup fee or subscription; Brikl is Merchant of Record on the Launch plan

Brikl started in 2019 in European teamwear, and our earlier online design tools are probably where the description comes from. Our current platform dates from 2024 and is built entirely around on-demand. Teamwear is still one of the segments we serve, but it's no longer the whole story.

Why does the distinction matter for distributors?

A great mockup doesn't get an order made and delivered. A distributor also has to source the product, sell it, take payment, prepare the artwork, send the job to production and track the shipment. Brikl is built to carry that whole order, not only the design step.

That means:

• Faster store launches. Turbo Store builds a stocked, priced store in about ten seconds.
• Decoration-ready artwork. Instant digitization prepares logos for production.
• Bulk orders as well. Order Builder handles bulk orders without building a store first.
• No inventory. Each item is produced after it's ordered and shipped directly to the customer.

Want to see the full platform? Create a free Brikl account and launch your first on-demand store, or see our pricing. Visiting The PPAI Expo 2027 in Las Vegas? Come see us at booth 5055.

Frequently asked questions

Where does Brikl rank on Gitnux?

Brikl is #1 of 10 in Gitnux's Top 10 Best Online Cloth Designing Software of 2026, with an overall score of 9.1 out of 10, as of the October 29, 2026 update.

Is Brikl a clothing design tool?

Not primarily, though we have an amazing design tool. Brikl is an on-demand commerce platform for promotional products distributors and decorators. The Design Tool is what you use to embellish products before you place an order or create a store.

Here's what makes it so good:

• It brands the whole order at once. You choose the method, logos and placement once, and each decision applies across every item. A twelve-product order takes the same three steps as a single item.
• It recommends the right method. Each product offers only the decoration methods it supports, with one recommended and the reason shown. One action applies the recommendations across the order.
• One upload goes a long way. Methods that take the same file are grouped, so one logo can cover every item using them.
• Nobody has to leave for design software. If the logo isn't ready, a built-in studio opens at the exact print size and saves the file the method needs.
• It checks your artwork. The studio compares resolution against print size and warns you when a file won't print crisply.
• Personalization reaches production as data. Mark a text layer as editable, and shoppers can enter a name or number. Twenty-four jerseys with twenty-four names become twenty-four files from one setup.
• You go straight to pricing. Save and exit attaches the artwork and returns you to pricing, ready to finish the order.

Can Brikl draft garment patterns?

No. Brikl isn't a CAD tool for pattern making. It's built for decorating and selling existing products on demand.

Does Brikl only sell apparel?

No. The marketplace covers apparel, headwear, bags, drinkware, print products and more, with 8,000+ products from 190+ brands.

What does Brikl cost?

The Launch plan has no platform setup fee or monthly subscription. Brikl charges 3.5% per transaction, and card processing through Stripe is separate. See the full pricing.

Who is the Merchant of Record?

Brikl is the Merchant of Record on the Launch plan. On the Enterprise plan, the distributor is the Merchant of Record and can use its own payment gateway and tax software.