Die Cut vs Kiss Cut Stickers: Which One to Order
Short answerA die cut sticker is cut to the exact outline of your design. A kiss cut sticker is cut through the vinyl only, so it stays on a backing sheet with a border that makes it easy to peel. Pick die cut for a clean shaped sticker you can stick on right away. Pick kiss cut for packs and fine detail. The price is the same at 25, 50 and 100 stickers.
What is a die cut sticker?
The cutter follows the outline of your design and cuts all the way through, so the backing is removed around it. You get a sticker that is the shape of your artwork. A logo with a curvy edge becomes a sticker with that same curvy edge.
Die cut is a good fit when the shape is part of the look, like a mascot, a logo or a badge.
What is a kiss cut sticker?
The cutter goes through the vinyl but not the backing. The sticker keeps a border of backing around it, which makes it easy to peel off. Our kiss cut stickers are good for packs and for fine detail.
Kiss cut is a good fit when you hand out stickers in a pack, or when your design has small parts you want to keep neat until the moment someone peels it.
Die cut or kiss cut: which should I order?
| Die cut | Kiss cut | |
|---|---|---|
| Cut | All the way through, to the outline of your design | Through the vinyl only, backing stays |
| Edge | Backing removed around the design | Backing border around the sticker |
| Peeling | Pick it up as a finished shape | Easy to peel from the border |
| Good for | Shaped logos and badges | Packs and fine detail |
| Sizes | 1x1 to 6x6 in | 1x1 to 6x6 in |
| Finishes | Gloss, matte, holographic | Gloss, matte, holographic |
Ready to pick? Choose a size, quantity and finish on the die cut sticker page.
Order die cut stickersIs there a price difference?
Very little. At 25, 50 and 100 stickers, die cut and kiss cut are the same price in every size from 1x1 to 6x6 inches. From 250 stickers up, kiss cut costs up to $5 more in gloss, depending on the size and quantity, and some sizes cost the same.
| Size and quantity (gloss) | Die cut | Kiss cut |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2 in, 100 | $73 | $73 |
| 2x2 in, 250 | $105 | $106 |
| 3x3 in, 100 | $94 | $94 |
| 3x3 in, 250 | $149 | $151 |
| 3x3 in, 1000 | $378 | $380 |
| 4x4 in, 250 | $212 | $214 |
| 6x6 in, 1000 | $1,167 | $1,172 |
So price should not be the reason you pick one over the other. Pick by how you will use the sticker.
Which one works for my situation?
You want stickers to hand out in a pack
Go kiss cut. The backing border makes the stickers easy to peel.
Your logo has a shape you want to show off
Go die cut. The sticker follows the outline.
You are not sure
Send us your logo through the contact page. We review every file before it prints, and we reach out if something looks off.
What do both cuts have in common?
Both come in the same six sizes, 1x1 to 6x6 inches, in gloss, matte or holographic. Both are waterproof vinyl with a laminate, cut to shape. The smallest order is 25. The sticker products say a 2 business day turnaround, shipped from Georgia. Local pickup in Cumming is free at checkout, and we ship across the US by USPS and UPS.
For all prices side by side, see custom sticker prices. For the finish choice, see gloss vs matte vs holographic stickers. Want other shapes like circle or rectangle? Start at custom stickers, or order kiss cut stickers directly.
What should I ask myself before I pick?
- Will I hand these out in a pack, or stick them on myself?
- Does my design have small parts I want to keep neat?
- Is the shape of my logo the main point?
If the answer to the first two is yes, try kiss cut. If the third is yes, try die cut. Can you not decide? Order 25 of each, and the cost is small. A 3x3 inch die cut and a 3x3 inch kiss cut at 25 stickers each is $102 in gloss.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, die cut or kiss cut?
They cost the same at 25, 50 and 100 stickers. At 250 and up, kiss cut costs up to $5 more in gloss.
Does a kiss cut sticker come off the backing?
Yes. You peel it from the backing, and the border helps you grip it.
Can I get kiss cut in holographic?
Yes. Kiss cut comes in gloss, matte and holographic.
Can I get a circle or rectangle instead?
Yes. We also sell circle, oval, rectangle and square stickers. See the custom stickers page.
