BarTender Starter Label Design Software Edition On-premises

What's New

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Simplify label printing with Intelligent Forms

Streamline label printing with Intelligent Forms that dynamically print specific label templates based on data – all without opening a file or application. Simply link a form to many templates for fast data entry and build your forms using the Intelligent Form Builder without any coding. 

Streamline collaboration with BarTender Designer Online

Design from anywhere using the all-new, fully refreshed BarTender Designer Online. The web-based Designer simplifies collaboration with remote teams and external suppliers with the ability to design from any browser and share templates. 

 

BarTender Starter Label Design Software Edition On-premises

BarTender On-premises Starter is the entry-level software for barcode label design and printing, created for small businesses or small departments that want to adopt industry-standard labeling systems. It emphasizes ease of use, allowing labels to be designed and printed within minutes.

Key Features & Licensing

• Single User License (Workstation License) : Licensed for one user, installed on a single PC only.
• Unlimited Printers : Print to any number of printers across the network without additional printer license fees (unlike higher editions that license per printer but allow unlimited users).
• Basic Database Support : Dynamically print labels using data from local Excel or CSV files only. Does not support SQL Server or large ERP systems.
• Standard Design Tools : Includes over 100 barcode symbologies (1D and 2D) and more than 400 ready-to-use label templates.

Limitations Compared to the Professional Edition

• No Custom Data-Entry Forms : Cannot create customized input windows before printing.
• No Enterprise Database Connectivity : Does not support connections to enterprise-level databases such as SQL, Oracle, or QuickBooks.
• No Database Write-Back : Cannot write data back to the original database (e.g., for logging or serial number updates).
• No RFID Printing & Encoding : Does not support printing or encoding data into RFID tags.

Minimum System Specifications

To install and operate BarTender On-premises Starter Edition, the following minimum requirements apply:

• Operating System : Windows 10, Windows 11, or Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 (64-bit only)
• Memory (RAM) : Minimum 8 GB
• Hard Drive Space : Minimum 20 GB
• Display Resolution : Minimum 1024 × 768 (recommended 1920 × 1080 or higher)
• Additional Software : .NET Framework 4.8 or later

Special Features of the Starter Edition

Even as the entry-level edition, it comes with essential features that help small businesses operate at a professional level:

• Unlimited Printers License : Print to any brand or number of label printers across the network without additional printer license fees.
• Simple Data Connectivity : Connect to basic data files for dynamic text/barcode printing. Supports Excel (XLSX/XLS) and text files (CSV/TXT).
• Basic Serialization : Automatically generate sequential serial numbers (e.g., 0001, 0002, 0003), incrementing or decrementing with each print job.
• 400+ Ready-to-Use Templates : Includes over 400 industry-standard label templates (e.g., GS1, Thai Industrial Standards, export labels) ready for customization.
• 100+ Barcode Symbologies : Comprehensive barcode creation tools covering both 1D (e.g., Code 39, Code 128) and 2D (e.g., QR Code, Data Matrix).
• GS1 Compliance Wizards : Built-in tools to create and calculate GS1-compliant barcodes for businesses supplying products to modern trade and retail chains.

Datasheet : BarTender Quick Reference Guide

Datasheet : BarTender Selection Guide

Comparison features across all 4 versions of BarTender On-premises.

BarTender On-premises Starter Design and print labels in minutes                              Simple barcode & RFID label design Broad printer support Available as Workstation

BarTender On-premises Professional Be more data-driven with pre-configured, dynamic tools Simple barcode & RFID label design Broad printer support Anywhere, anytime printing Dynamic, data-driven label templates Available as Workstation

BarTender On-premises Automation Boost productivity with flexible, automated labeling Simple barcode & RFID label design Broad printer support Anywhere, anytime printing Dynamic, data-driven label templates Flexible integrations REST APIs, File Drop, no-code builders On-demand printing forms

BarTender On-premises Enterprise Streamline teams and enforce accountability Simple barcode & RFID label design Broad printer support Anywhere, anytime printing Dynamic, data-driven label templates Flexible integrations REST APIs, File Drop, no-code builders On-demand printing forms Enterprise-level security & permissions Complete audit trails & unlimited logging

BarTender Cloud Essentials Start printing without additional IT resources Anywhere, anytime label design Centralized document management Data connections to cloud databases & local files

BarTender Cloud Automation Streamline printing and teams without complexity Anywhere, anytime label design Centralized document management Data connections to cloud databases & local files Flexible integrations REST APIs & File Drop Dedicated spaces for users & teams Direct cloud printing no printer driver needed

BarTender Cloud Enterprise Strengthen control of global operations Anywhere, anytime label design Centralized document management Data connections to cloud databases & local files Flexible integrations REST APIs & File Drop Dedicated spaces for users & teams Direct cloud printing no printer driver needed Print directly from your ERP or business system