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Tharstern is a design tools product from Print ePS, Burnley, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 1 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Tharstern are DesignNBuy (On request), Bluescape (On request), Censhare (On request), Frontify (On request) and Reuters Imagen (On request).
Indian support and GST
Tharstern is built in United Kingdom. 1 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Ranked by how closely each product matches Tharstern's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Tharstern (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | — |
| 1 |  DesignNBuy | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 2 |  Bluescape | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 3 |  Censhare | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 4 |  Frontify | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 5 |  Reuters Imagen | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 6 |  Label Traxx | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 7 |  Emersya | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 8 |  Arden Software | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 9 |  Hapticmedia | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 10 |  iDesigniBuy | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 11 |  Customer's Canvas | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 12 |  Expivi | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 13 |  Threekit | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 14 |  Accura MIS | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 15 |  Combeenation | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 16 |  Configura | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 17 |  Klaxoon | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 18 |  Tukatech | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 19 |  Esko | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 20 |  Hybrid Software Helix | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 |
DesignNBuy Web to Print Pvt. Ltd. · Ahmedabad · Design tools · 4.2/5
Web-to-print software for print and packaging businesses covering online design, pricing, ordering and production.
On request
Quote-based
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Bluescape · Redwood City · Design tools · 4/5
Visual collaboration workspace for creative operations, government and enterprise teams.
On request
Quote-based
Censhare GmbH · Munich · Design tools · 4/5
Omnichannel content management platform combining DAM, PIM and CMS.
On request
Quote-based
Frontify AG · St. Gallen · Design tools · 4/5
Brand management platform for brand guidelines, digital assets and templates.
On request
Quote-based
Imagen Ltd · London · Design tools · 4/5
Media management platform for video archives, broadcast content and content distribution.
On request
Quote-based
Amtech Software · Fort Washington · Design tools · 4/5
ERP and MES software for label, carton and flexible packaging manufacturers, from estimating to plant floor.
On request
Quote-based
Emersya · Montpellier · Design tools · 4/5
Interactive 3D and augmented reality platform for online product design, visualization and customization.
On request
Quote-based
Arden Software · Stockport · Design tools · 4/5
CAD and CAM packaging design software, including Impact for packaging designers and diemakers.
On request
Quote-based
Hapticmedia · Paris · Design tools · 4/5
3D product configurator and augmented reality solution with eCommerce integration for consumer brands.
On request
Quote-based
iDesigniBuy · Evanston · Design tools · 4/5
Product configurator and customization software for apparel, footwear, jewellery and web-to-print businesses.
On request
Quote-based
The closest matches to Tharstern on App Advisor are DesignNBuy (On request), Bluescape (On request), Censhare (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Tharstern, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Tharstern has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
Yes. 1 alternatives are built in India, including DesignNBuy (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
DesignNBuy is the closest match to Tharstern in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Ahmedabad). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in design tools or a category Tharstern also covers, and Print ePS's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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