What's cheaper Canva or VistaPrint?

I thought the quality of Canva’s printing was really good. It can handle the gradient on the front of the card and my photo cut out on the back did not appear pixelated. My only complaint with my business card was where my cut out stopped. If I was designing for web, I would have had my body go all the way to the bottom but with print you want to leave room so things don’t get cut off. I'm super used to the seamless look so initially I was taken off guard but I definitely think it’s fine. You also want to play around with your font weights because business cards are super small. Varying your font weights will create hierarchy and drive attention to the information you want to emphasize without having to use italics or underlines. I also changed my hair since I designed these cards so I'm going to tweak the design a bit, replace the headshot and order another run. I also had Canva print a t-shirt for me with the Canva Expert logo on it for workshops and I was very pleased with the quality of the shirt and the quality of the print.

We spent dozens of hours researching, testing, and comparing some of the most highly regarded business card makers out there. In addition to our top pick, we also recommend Staples for same-day cards that work in a pinch, as well as Impress for those who don’t use a computer or simply prefer an app-based service.

Your business card is key to making a lasting first impression when meeting potential new clients. Moo delivers the best-looking, most premium-feeling business card you can buy online—an impressive memento for your brand.

If you prefer to order business cards from an iPhone or don’t use a computer, this is the easiest way to get a decent, well-priced card. But it’s unavailable for Android, and our top pick is better overall.

If you need cards right away, Staples provides pretty good print quality and same-day pickup at a reasonable price. But if you’re not in a hurry, these cards are not our top choice.

This service created the best-looking cards we tested and has fast and responsive customer service. It is more expensive than our other picks.

Our pick

Moo

The best business card printing service

This service created the best-looking cards we tested and has fast and responsive customer service. It is more expensive than our other picks.

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Moo

Though they cost a bit more than most of the competition, Moo cards stood out for their vibrant colors, sharp text and photographs, and careful trim (how closely and symmetrically a card is cut) around our tricky design test. They feel more luxurious than any other card we tested, with a soft finish on a noticeably thick cardstock.

Moo’s customer service was also friendly and prompt; they quickly resolved an issue with our delivery.

Also great

Staples

If you need something today

If you need cards right away, Staples provides pretty good print quality and same-day pickup at a reasonable price. But if you’re not in a hurry, these cards are not our top choice.

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Staples

Staples is a good option if you need a business card printed right away at one of more than 1,000 locations nationwide. The same-day cards we had printed were flimsier than our top pick, but overall the print quality was okay with bright colors, sharp lines, and photos, as well as a tight trim. The website is simple but functional.

If you’re in a pinch and need a new business card tonight, Staples will do just fine, but if you have the time, it’s worth investing in a better card from our top pick.

Also great

Impress

Best for iPhone-only ordering

If you prefer to order business cards from an iPhone or don’t use a computer, this is the easiest way to get a decent, well-priced card. But it’s unavailable for Android, and our top pick is better overall.

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Apple App Store

Impress is an iPhone-only business card app that easily transformed our digital business card into a tangible one, no computer required. Its cards use thick stock and feature vibrant, crisp prints—much better than the cards from Staples, but not quite as luxe as that of Moo—at a per-card price that falls right in between the two.

As you’d expect from an app-only platform, Impress is slicker and more intuitive to use than our other picks’ mobile websites, and it allows you to upload your own design or pick from a range of simple but serviceable templates. Its design editor allows for basic tweaks, and its digital proofs are helpful for previewing your design in real-world scenarios. You can even try an interactive 360-degree view.

You can chat with the Impress team via iMessage to address any questions, which felt more immediate, convenient, and satisfying than the options provided by our other picks—more like texting a friend than a typical customer service interaction.