The PrintPlace Alternative Built for Bulk Print Runs
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PrintPlace is built around offset volume and a 150+ product catalog. 4OVER4.COM prices every size, stock and coating on the page, with standard flyers on 100# Gloss Text from $39.54 per 50 and standard brochures from $57.11 per 50, both in 3 business days, across 1,000+ products. The table below sets the two side by side.
Offset volume against full catalog
4OVER4.COM and PrintPlace, feature by feature
| Feature |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| 200 Free Business Cards | Yes, first in USA since 2011 | No |
| Price Match Guarantee | Yes, 110% price match | No |
| 10,000+ Design Templates + Free Online Designer | Yes (Canvs tool) | Limited |
| Free Samples Kit | Yes, physical samples that ship free | No |
| Loyalty Rewards (Earn Coins) | Yes, earn coins on every order | No |
| 100% Satisfaction + On-Time + Quality Guarantees | Yes, 5 guarantees | Limited |
| Same-Day Shipping | Yes, order by 12pm ET | No |
| Total Cards Printed | 10 billion+ | Not publicly shared |
| Businesses Served | 150,000+ | Not publicly shared |
| Projects Completed | 500,000+ | Not publicly shared |
| On-Time Delivery Rate | 99.8% | Not publicly shared |
| Orders Shipping Early | 82% | Not publicly shared |
| Customer Satisfaction (will reorder) | 99% | Not publicly shared |
| Years in Business | 25+ (since 1999) | Not publicly shared |
| Google Rating | 4.8/5 | Read at the source |
| Facebook Rating | 4.7/5 | Read at the source |
| Total Reviews All Platforms | 10,000+ | Read at the source |
| Google Trusted Store | Yes | No |
| Total Standard Products | 1,000+ | 150+ |
For a bulk buyer the rows that move the total are the samples kit, the price match and same-day shipping.
Where an offset quote stops
Six things an offset volume shop leaves off the bulk quote
Seven flyer stocks before you pick a finish
A standard flyer at 4OVER4.COM runs on 100# Gloss Text, 100# Silk/Matte Text, 70# Uncoated Text, 80# Gloss Cover, 100# Silk/Matte Cover, 14pt Gloss Cover or 14pt Uncoated Cover, with high gloss UV as an option. To match the stock to the job, read business flyer types and the job each one does.
From 150+ products to 1,000+
PrintPlace lists 150+ products. 4OVER4.COM lists 1,000+, so banners, stickers, labels, booklets, door hangers, rack cards and table tents go on the same purchase order as the bulk flyers.
Bulk runs on a 3 business day schedule
Standard flyers, postcards and brochures each print in 3 business days, and one run of 5,000 flyers costs $241.65, against $631.60 for five runs of 1,000.
Cover stock from 14pt to 80pt
Standard postcards run on 22 stocks from 10pt StarLustre Platinum to 26pt Metallic Pearl Ice. Black business cards start at 32pt Midnite Black Uncoated and go to 80pt, so the card handed out at a trade show can be the heavy one.
Start the flyer in Canvs, free
Set a flyer up in Canvs, the free online designer, or download a free print-ready blank template for the exact trim and bleed, which is where bulk mistakes get expensive.
Coins on every reorder, 200 cards free
New customers get 200 free business cards, and every order earns loyalty coins toward the next run.
Stock on a big run
Stock on a big run
On a bulk order the paper is a large part of the cost, so it should be a choice, not a default. Standard flyers run on 100# Gloss Text or 100# Silk/Matte Text, and black business cards on 32pt to 80pt Midnite Black Uncoated.
Color is the second risk on a big run. The presses are G7 color profiled, so the 5,000th flyer matches the first, and next month's postcard matches both.
Pricing
1,000 standard flyers cost $126.32 and 10,000 cost $431.66, about 4 cents a flyer.
Samples
The free samples kit ships free, so 100# Gloss Text and 14pt Gloss Cover can sit side by side before a large run.
Support
A person answers on 718-932-2700, by phone or SMS, and a free proof comes with every order.
Stock and range
Stocks priced per bracket, and the rest of the order
Sixty-plus stocks, priced per bracket
Configure 5,000 flyers on 100# Gloss Text and then on 14pt Gloss Cover, and the calculator shows what the heavier sheet costs before you decide.
The rest of the purchase order
Brochures, banners, stickers, labels, booklets, door hangers, rack cards and table tents go on the same purchase order as the flyer run.
Gains and gaps
What each printer brings
4OVER4.COM
- Seven flyer stocks priced per bracket
- Cards up to 80pt
- Same-day shipping by 12pm ET
- Five written guarantees + 110% price match
- Loyalty coins on every order
PrintPlace
- 150+ core products
- Limited finishing options
- Standard turnaround
- No published price match
- No free-cards or loyalty program
Wally explains the switch from PrintPlace
The fastest way to feel the upgrade
PrintPlace is built for offset volume. 4OVER4.COM prices the same bulk run on the page and adds the heavier stocks: start with 200 free business cards, then price the flyer run beside them.
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Prices per 50
The four staples, flyers from $0.79 each at 50
The per-piece price drops at each quantity bracket, all the way up the ladder.
The long read
PrintPlace and 4OVER4.COM, quote against quote
The parts below weigh a bulk quote against the stock, the finish and the ship date, from a 50-flyer test run to 5,000 pieces.
When a bulk quote stops being the whole story
PrintPlace has been around a long time and handles the basics. The trouble starts when a job needs a heavier stock or a specialty finish, which is when buyers set PrintPlace against a plant with a longer stock list.
Planning an event? You can start with invitations printing and check the quality before a full run.
Pricing: delivered total, not sticker
Weigh a PrintPlace quote on the delivered total and the stock, not the sticker price. A 50-flyer test run on 100# Gloss Text costs $39.54 and is the cheap way to check the sheet before a 5,000 order.
Every order includes a free file check, and the coins page shows how to earn coins with every print order you place.
Kraft, Pearl Metallic and green stocks PrintPlace does not list
The card and postcard lists include kraft, Pearl Metallic, soft touch, uncoated and linen stocks, and 4OVER4.COM is FSC certified (#C013635).
The Green Printing page covers the recycled stocks.
Who benefits most from switching
Restaurants printing menus, realtors handing out heavy cards and salons ordering appointment cards, plus marketing teams running several pieces from one account.
Event planners and non-profits use the coin system. For labels side by side, see the Avery Alternative.
The verdict
A stronger long-term partner than PrintPlace for a bulk buyer: every stock priced per bracket, cards up to 80pt and a published price match.
Ratings, both printers
A 4.8 average from 10,000+ reviews, every product in
The 4.8 covers every 4OVER4.COM product: Google 4.8 and Facebook 4.7. For PrintPlace, read the dated reviews at the source.
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Get Started
Configure the run: black business cards from $40.62 per 50
Price the flyer run on the page, order the free samples kit, and upload the file for a free check.
Legal Disclaimer
Gold Standard guarantees apply to all standard orders placed through 4over4.com. Price match requires verifiable proof of a competitor's published price for an equivalent product with matching specifications and turnaround time. Satisfaction guarantee covers manufacturing defects and print quality issues. Contact support with order number and documentation.
Bulk questions
Common Questions
Nine answers for bulk buyers on fit, products, speed, green stocks, minimums, coupons, shipping and 5,000-flyer quotes. Every other printing question is on our FAQs hub.
Is 4OVER4.COM really a better PrintPlace alternative for small businesses?
For a small business that wants more stocks and a published price match, yes: 60+ paper types and a 4.8 average from 10,000+ reviews. Visit the Help Center if you have questions about getting started.
Can I get the same products at 4OVER4.COM that PrintPlace offers?
Yes: business cards, postcards, flyers, brochures, banners, stickers and booklets, plus packaging and promotional items. Build a tracking link into any piece with the QR Code Generator.
How does 4OVER4.COM turnaround compare to PrintPlace?
Standard flyers, postcards and brochures print in 3 business days and black business cards in 6, and 82% of orders ship ahead of schedule.
Does 4OVER4.COM offer eco-friendly printing options?
Yes. Recycled stocks such as 100% PCW kraft are on the list, 4OVER4.COM is FSC certified, and the Green Printing page lists the options.
What if I am also comparing other printers besides PrintPlace?
Many customers weigh several options first. If you are also looking at an Axiomprint Alternative or a Bannerbuzz Alternative, each page sets the same rows side by side: paper variety, product range and ratings.
Is there a minimum order quantity at 4OVER4.COM?
Minimum quantities vary by product, but most items start at low minimums, often as few as 25 or 50 units. That makes 4OVER4.COM accessible for startups and small runs, not just bulk orders.
Does 4OVER4 have coupon codes?
Current promotions are shown on the site rather than hidden behind a code you have to hunt for, and the price you see in the configurator is the price for the options you picked. Two things do more for a flyer budget than a coupon ever will. First, quantity: flyers are tiered, so the per-piece cost drops every time you step up a bracket, and one 5,000 run beats five runs of 1,000. Second, the published 110% price match, which covers the case where you find the same job cheaper at a U.S. retail printer and would rather not gamble on an unknown printer to save it.
Does 4OVER4 offer free shipping?
Shipping is priced with the order rather than baked into the product price, because it depends on the weight of the run, the destination, and how fast you need it. Set your options in the configurator, check the delivered total, and compare that number against the other printer rather than the sticker price. Shipping is free on non-profit orders, by UPS Ground, and on the free samples kit.
Who is cheaper on 5,000 flyers?
It depends entirely on the spec, and any printer that answers this without asking about the spec is guessing. PrintPlace is built around offset volume, which is where large simple runs get their price. 4OVER4.COM shows the price on the page for every size, stock and coating combination, so the honest way to settle it is to configure the identical job on both, 5.5 by 8.5 on 100lb gloss text with the same turnaround, and compare delivered totals rather than headline prices. If ours comes in higher on a like-for-like quote, the 110% price match is there for exactly that moment.
