BarTender Cloud Essentials Label Design (Cloud-SaaS)

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 Cloud Essentials Label Design (Cloud-SaaS)

BarTender Cloud Essentials is the entry-level Cloud-SaaS solution for barcode label design and printing, offering the most cost-effective option in the BarTender Cloud family. Designed for businesses of all sizes, it enables teams to collaboratively design and print industry-standard labels from anywhere in the world via a web browser. Focused on simplicity, it eliminates the need for IT resources or complex infrastructure.

Specifications & Licensing

• Access Platform: Works through standard web browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari) on Windows and macOS, with mobile access via smartphones and tablets.
• On-site Printing: Requires the lightweight BarTender Print Gateway to connect and route print jobs from the cloud to local printers.
• Cloud Storage: Includes 2 GB centralized storage for label templates and documents.
• Users & Printers: Unlimited users and unlimited printers.
• Licensing Model: Annual subscription, priced according to total annual label volume.

Licensing Model

Unlike traditional On-premises installations, this edition uses an annual subscription model. The key advantage is that you can freely add unlimited users and printers without extra licensing costs, making it ideal for organizations that want to extend label printing access to all employees seamlessly.

Special Features – BarTender Cloud Essentials

• BarTender Cloud Designer: A true cloud-native label design tool that allows users to create layouts, customize text, and select barcodes directly in the browser without installing additional applications.
• Driverless Intelligent Printing: Smooth printing to over 8,000 printer models worldwide without driver compatibility issues. Seagull Scientific’s cloud automatically converts files to match each printer type.
• Ready-made Template Library: Access a centralized library of industry-standard label templates ready for immediate use.
• Simple Data Connection Assistant: Easily link variable data from Excel Online or cloud-based CSV files to labels through a step-by-step guided assistant.
• On-demand Data-Entry Forms: Create customized forms for data entry, lookups, or scan commands before printing, enabling production staff to work faster and more accurately.

Limitations Compared to Cloud Automation / Cloud Enterprise

• No REST API or File Drop Integration: The Essentials edition does not support REST API connectivity or automated file drop workflows. These features are available starting with Cloud Automation.
• No Integration with Large Enterprise Systems: Cannot connect directly to major enterprise management platforms such as SAP or Oracle. This capability is reserved exclusively for the Cloud Enterprise edition.

Datasheet : BarTender Quick Reference Guide

Datasheet : BarTender Selection Guide

Comparison features across all 3 versions of BarTender Cloud.

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