BarTender Labelling & Inventory Tracking Solutions
Label and track your way, on-premises, in the cloud, or both. BarTender adapts to how your organisation actually works, connecting people, printers, systems, and data at the point of work.
From labelling to full inventory tracking, BarTender gives you the tools to identify, print, and track what matters, without forcing your operation to fit someone else's workflow.
Flexible BarTender adapts to your operation rather than the other way round. Whether you're standardising a single production line or managing labelling across multiple sites, the platform is built to fit your existing processes.
Scalable Whether you're getting started with a handful of printers or running labelling operations at enterprise scale, BarTender is designed to grow with you, with editions and deployment options to match.
Connected BarTender keeps people, printers, systems, and data connected at the source of work, so your team gets accurate, consistent results without extra manual steps.
Why use BarTender solutions?
Easy To Use & Integrate
Robust design tools and easy to use interface, make it simple to create and print professional labels.
Seamless & Automated Labels
Create, automate and manage your labelling process with Bartenders template design and print labels & barcodes in minutes.
Simple & Cost-Effective License
Licensing is based on how many printers you use, not how many software installations you run. Run unlimited numbers of installations on hundreds or thousands of devices across multiple sites.
Maintenance & Support
Upgrade to the latest BarTender version free, and get live technical support on the phone or online chat during business hours. Guaranteed 24hr response time. Free for the first year.
Two Ways to Deploy BarTender
On-premises: Strengthen security, control, and resilience
For organisations that need tight control over infrastructure, on-premises BarTender gives you enterprise-wide control to keep printing secure and always available.
- Maintain full control over server configuration and custom integrations
- Run large-scale print jobs with high performance and low latency
- Operate without dependence on an internet connection
- Meet strict data residency and regulatory requirements
Why BarTender 12?
Intelligent Forms: Simplify label printing
Print operators can access web-based, customisable forms to print the correct label without opening a template or application. Link a single form to multiple templates for fast, accurate data entry, and build forms using the Intelligent Form Builder with no coding required.
BarTender Designer Online: Enable remote collaboration
The refreshed, browser-based BarTender Designer lets your team and external suppliers collaborate on label design from anywhere, on any browser. (Available for cloud deployments only.)
Direct Cloud Printing for Zebra: Accelerate printer setup
Add connected Zebra DNA printers through a secure weblink or automatic discovery and start printing immediately, with no driver or software installation needed. (Available for cloud deployments only.)
File Drop Integrations: Automate label printing
Trigger print jobs by dropping JSON, CSV, or XML data files into a designated folder, with no need to connect APIs. Now available across both on-premises and cloud deployments.
Expanded SSO Support: Ensure authorised access
Pre-configured single sign-on support, including Microsoft EntraID and PingID, plus support for any OIDC provider, strengthens authentication and access control across your organisation.
Cloud Enterprise Plan: Strengthen labelling control
A new tier for cloud deployments, including a free pre-built print connector for major ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Workday), with enhanced security options and a dedicated testing sandbox coming soon.
Frequently asked questions
What happens to my current licence if I join BarTender Subscription Advantage?
You keep the same licence you already have, including your Product Key Code and Support Number, but it converts to a subscription. This gives you access to subscription-only features and cheaper add-ons, without starting over on licensing.
How is Subscription Advantage different from a standard Maintenance & Support Agreement?
Subscription Advantage includes everything Maintenance & Support does, plus more. You get access to subscription-only features such as Intelligent Forms and BarTender Designer Online, printer add-ons and edition upgrades at the lower subscription price, and forgiveness of any reactivation fees when you sign a 3-year agreement.
Can I still add printers or upgrade my edition after converting?
Yes. You can continue to add printers and upgrade editions while on the programme. The only change is that these are priced at the subscription rate rather than the perpetual licence rate, which helps reduce upfront costs.
Will I still get technical support if my current version of BarTender is unsupported?
You'll need to update to the current version of BarTender to access technical support. Subscription Advantage ensures you always have access to the latest version, so you can update whenever you're ready.
Can I leave the programme once I've joined?
Yes, but only after completing at least three years on the subscription programme. If you revert to a perpetual licence at that point, you'll receive the same licence you had before converting, except for the software version. Any printer add-ons or edition upgrades added while on the programme will be removed.
What's the difference between on-premises and cloud deployment?
On-premises gives you full control over server configuration, performance, and data residency, suited to organisations with strict security or regulatory requirements. Cloud deployment reduces IT overhead, lets your team design and print from anywhere, and scales more easily as your operation grows. Many organisations use a mix of both.
Are BarTender 12's new features available on-premises, in the cloud, or both?
It depends on the feature. File Drop integrations are now available for both on-premises and cloud deployments. BarTender Designer Online and Direct Cloud Printing for Zebra are currently cloud-only. Sciamed can help confirm which features apply to your specific deployment.
What is BarTender Track & Trace, and is it a separate product?
Track & Trace adds RFID-based item and asset tracking on top of your existing label data, covering counting, locating, and reporting on inventory and assets. It works alongside BarTender's labelling software rather than replacing it. Speak to Sciamed about whether it's licensed separately for your setup.
Do I need to be a large organisation to use BarTender?
No. BarTender is built to scale from a single site with a handful of printers up to enterprise-wide deployments across multiple locations, so the right edition and deployment option depends on your current operation rather than your size alone.
How do I know which edition or licensing model is right for us?
It depends on your existing infrastructure, compliance requirements, and how much control your IT team needs over deployment. Contact Sciamed and we'll help you work out the right combination of edition, deployment, and licensing model for your operation.