I Love a Hangar review for Zakeke ‑ Customizer 2D 3D
June 18, 2025
I was initially very excited to try Zakeke, as its functionality seemed perfect for automating and streamlining our customisation workflow. Zakeke promotes "Printing Methods" as a core feature — to quote their own description: “This is where you can create a printing method and assign it to one or more products, sides, or even variants.” However, after setting it up with a Print-on-Demand (POD) integration, I quickly discovered a major limitation: you cannot assign additional Printing Methods when using POD. This was a dealbreaker for us. The app markets itself as both POD-friendly and focused on advanced print configuration — but in practice, you have to choose one or the other. If you opt for POD, you lose access to what Zakeke itself calls a “core” part of the platform. It’s frustrating. We were hoping to use Zakeke to automate and control our custom print setup, but instead found it lacked the very functionality we needed most. If you rely on POD, be aware: you won’t be able to create Zakeke’s Printing Methods. That said, - their support team is very responsive and provided quick assistance when needed.
Thank you for your honest and detailed review — and you're right in pointing out this limitation. Printing Methods are indeed one of the most powerful features in Zakeke. They not only allow customization of the design tools available to end customers but also define the type and structure of the print-ready file expected by the merchant. However, when it comes to Print-on-Demand (POD) products, we currently restrict access to Printing Methods. This is because POD workflows involve automatic file generation and submission to the POD provider, and allowing full customization of these parameters could result in files that are incompatible with the provider's print requirements — potentially causing orders to fail. That said, we fully understand how this can be frustrating, especially for users looking to combine the flexibility of Printing Methods with the convenience of POD automation. We're actively exploring ways to address this limitation, including a simplified version of Printing Methods that would be compatible with POD workflows without risking file rejection. We truly appreciate your feedback, and we're glad to hear our support team could assist you quickly. Your input helps us shape the platform and improve it for all users.
