On-Demand Network vs Decorator Store Platform
Brikl vs InkSoft
InkSoft is an online store and design platform built for apparel decorators and print shops that produce orders in their own shop. It belongs to Taivo, formerly Inktavo, alongside Printavo and GraphicsFlow, and Taivo merged with OrderMyGear in October 2025. Brikl is the on-demand commerce platform for branded merch, built for scale and trusted by 500+ distributors: you launch branded stores in seconds and every order is produced and shipped by a network of 12 decoration partners. Two platforms, two ways of getting merch made.
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Different Starting Points
InkSoft started as a tool for garment decorators: online stores and a design studio that bring orders into a shop that prints, embroiders and ships them itself. Its strength is selling what your own presses produce, with Printavo and GraphicsFlow in the same family for production and artwork. The parent company has since renamed itself Taivo, and InkSoft's website now points new customers to the wider Taivo family of brands.
Brikl started on demand. A distributor or decorator launches a client store with products already sourced from 190+ brands at wholesale cost, and each order is routed automatically to the right decoration partner. You don't need your own production, inventory or a monthly subscription to start selling.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | InkSoft | Brikl |
|---|---|---|
| Platform approach | Online stores and design tools for decorators who produce orders in their own shop | On-demand commerce platform with an integrated fulfillment network |
| Store types | Team, corporate and fundraiser stores | Print-on-demand, pop-up, redemption and always-on stores, for company, team and club, school, fundraising, nonprofit and creator programs; public, private or sign-in only |
| Store setup | Stores built in minutes with pre-decorated products and a visual store editor; plans cap active stores (100 on the Growth Plan) | Turbo Store builds a branded, priced store in about ten seconds; every store is editable in the Store Editor; or set stores up from your AI assistant with Brikl for AI |
| Production | Done by the decorator in house; pricing controls for vector, digital and embroidery work | 12+ decoration methods across 12 decoration partners, with automated routing |
| Inventory | Managed by the decorator | On demand: no inventory, each order is made and shipped individually |
| Product catalog | Products the decorator selects and prices for its own production | 8,000+ decorated products from 190+ brands at live wholesale cost |
| Artwork | Online Designer with 13,000+ graphics for customers to create their own designs | Built-in design tool, plus instant digitization of any logo |
| Bulk orders | Proposals, quotes and invoices in InkSoft; production management through Printavo (InkSoft Unlimited with Printavo Premium) | Order Builder places bulk orders on on-demand pricing |
| Merchant of Record | Merchant handles own payments and sales tax | Launch: Brikl is Merchant of Record, collecting payments and filing sales tax. Enterprise: your own payment gateway and tax software |
| Markets | USA and Canada | 17 currencies supported |
| AI | Check InkSoft for current AI features | Brikl for AI: set up stores and run orders from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Grok |
| Ecosystem | Taivo (formerly Inktavo): Printavo, GraphicsFlow, OrderMyGear | Open platform with 12 fulfillment partners and API access |
| G2 rating | 3.3 out of 5 (12 reviews) | 4.3 out of 5 (25 reviews) |
G2 ratings checked on November 10, 2026.
Pricing Comparison
InkSoft charges a one-time license plus a monthly plan; Brikl charges 3.5% per transaction and nothing up front.
| InkSoft | Brikl | |
|---|---|---|
| Up-front cost | One-time software license: $1,999, offered at $999 | None: no setup fee, no license |
| Monthly fee | Growth Plan $314 per month (100 active stores); Growth Plan Bundle $419 per month (adds Jobs and White Label) | None |
| Users | Team members included per plan; extra members $14.99 per month on the base plan | Unlimited users, stores and organizations |
| Transaction fee | Check InkSoft for current terms | 3.5% per transaction |
| Payment processing | Check InkSoft for current terms | Charged separately by Stripe (2.9% + $0.30 per card payment in the US) |
| White label | $49 per month, or included in the Bundle | Branded stores on your own domain |
| Store building | Check InkSoft for current options | Moving your stores is free; new store builds $99 per store (simple) or $199 (advanced) |
InkSoft prices from InkSoft's own plan pages, as of November 2026. InkSoft's pricing page now redirects to OrderMyGear's pricing, so confirm current terms with Taivo. Brikl prices from brikl.com/pricing.
When to Choose InkSoft
InkSoft is a strong choice if you run your own decoration shop and want online stores that feed work to your own presses. Its Online Designer lets customers create designs themselves, and the Taivo family adds Printavo for production management and GraphicsFlow for artwork. If your margin comes from producing in house and you sell mainly in the US and Canada, InkSoft fits that workflow.
When to Choose Brikl
Brikl is a strong choice if you want to sell branded merch without running production. Stores go live in about ten seconds, products come from 190+ brands at wholesale cost, and every order is routed to the right decoration partner automatically. There is no license, no subscription and no store or user limit, so a store that sells nothing costs nothing.
Brikl is also a strong choice if you sell across borders with 17 currencies, want Brikl to act as Merchant of Record for sales tax, or need to place bulk orders and run stores from one login. Decorators use Brikl too: the decoration methods you don't run in house can be fulfilled by the network while you keep the client.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between Brikl and InkSoft?
InkSoft brings online orders into a decorator's own shop, where the decorator produces them. Brikl routes every order to a network of 12 decoration partners, so you can sell branded merch without running production or holding inventory.
Is InkSoft part of OrderMyGear?
InkSoft belongs to Taivo, formerly Inktavo, together with Printavo and GraphicsFlow. Taivo merged with OrderMyGear in October 2025. See our Brikl vs OrderMyGear comparison for that platform.
How much does InkSoft cost compared with Brikl?
InkSoft's own plan pages list a one-time software license of $999 (normally $1,999) plus $314 or $419 per month. Brikl has no license or subscription and charges 3.5% per transaction.
Can I switch from InkSoft to Brikl?
Yes. Moving your stores to Brikl is free. Read how moving your stores to Brikl works, including what happens to your store addresses.
I'm a decorator. Is Brikl for me?
Yes. Decorators can use Brikl to offer decoration methods they don't run in house, or to take on more stores without adding production capacity. Brikl sends production-ready orders to decorators in its network, and you can sell through Brikl stores under your own brand. See Brikl for decorators.
Does Brikl have a design tool like InkSoft's Online Designer?
Yes. Brikl includes a design tool as part of the platform, and instant digitization turns any uploaded logo into decoration-ready artwork.
Does Brikl work outside the US and Canada?
Yes. Brikl supports 17 currencies. InkSoft states that it is currently available in the USA and Canada.
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Launch your first on-demand store in about ten seconds, with no subscription and no setup fee.