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ToneSmith vs Print Laser Pro's DTF Studio

Short answer

Pick ToneSmith. It is a dedicated halftone engine for DTF and DTG: live separations with dot size, angle and shape, a white underbase, a Photoshop plugin, and print-ready PNG or CMYK TIFF with a White Spot channel. It is $7 a month against $79, and subscriptions carry a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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Verdict

ToneSmith vs Print Laser Pro, side by side

Print Laser Pro facts are from their own public pages, checked 2026-10-17. “Not listed” means we could not find it there. Their pages change, so check before you buy.

Feature	ToneSmith	Print Laser Pro
Halftones
Halftone controls	Dot size, angle and shape, live preview	Halftone LPI control (15 to 65) on selected apparel artwork
White underbase	Built with the separation	Separate export settings for white ink
Photoshop plugin	Yes	Not listed
Files
Print files	Print-ready PNG, CMYK TIFF + White Spot	Transparent PNG, TIFF (DTF Studio)
Terms
Money-back guarantee	30 days on subscriptions	"Subscription charges are non-refundable once processed"
Price
Monthly	$7	$79 (their one plan)
Yearly	$47	$790
Lifetime	$149	$2,500
Percentage of your sales	None	8% to 4% of each storefront or embed order, $1 minimum

What it costs

FoundryPass prices are the rates from November 2, 2026. Your sign-up price holds for as long as you stay a member. Print Laser Pro prices from their pricing page, checked 2026-10-17. Refund terms from their refund policy.
	ToneSmith	Print Laser Pro
Monthly	$7	$79
Yearly	$47	$790
Lifetime	$149	$2,500
Percentage of your sales	None	8% to 4% of each storefront or embed order, $1 minimum
Refunds	30-day money-back on subscriptions	Non-refundable once processed
Every Forge app (FoundryPass)	$29/mo · $290/yr · $499 once	$79/mo for their one plan

Fees on your sales

No Forge app takes a percentage of your sales. The apps are flat monthly, yearly or one-time prices. You sell through the store you already run, and what you charge your customer is yours. The Forge for Shopify is coming soon, and it will never take a percentage of your sales either.

Their figures, from their own worked examples (checked 2026-10-17). Their fee applies to each order placed through their storefronts or embeds: 8% on the first $50 ($1 minimum), 6.5% from $50 to $150, 5% from $150 to $500, 4% above $500, billed monthly on top of the subscription. Design and production work run in-shop has no store-order fee.
Store order subtotal	Print Laser Pro store-order fee	Forge app fee
$40	$3.20	$0
$120	$7.80	$0
$300	$15.00	$0
$700	$28.00	$0

If you need…

If you needSoft, breathable DTF printsToneSmith halftones: control every dot.If you needTo stay inside PhotoshopThe ToneSmith Photoshop plugin.If you needSpot-channel files for your RIPToneSmith CMYK TIFF + White Spot.If you needTo try it risk-freeToneSmith subscriptions: 30-day money-back.If you needMockups and laser tools tooFoundryPass: every Forge app for $29/mo.

Questions

Is ToneSmith cheaper than Print Laser Pro?

Yes. ToneSmith is $7/mo, $47/yr or $149 lifetime. Print Laser Pro lists $79/mo, $790/yr or $2,500 lifetime (checked 2026-10-17).

What halftone controls does ToneSmith have?

Live dot size, angle and shape, with a white underbase built from the same separation.

Does ToneSmith work in Photoshop?

Yes. ToneSmith includes a Photoshop plugin.

Can I get a refund?

ToneSmith subscriptions carry a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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ToneSmith is in FoundryPass with every other Forge app: $29 a month, $290 a year, or $499 once. No Forge app takes a percentage of your sales.

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