Both help you meet the EU guarantee-labelling rules that apply from 27 September 2026, but they work very differently: garan-label.com is a label generator, while WarrantyARK Connect is an integrated WooCommerce/Shopify plugin. Here's an honest comparison so you can pick the right one.
The core difference in one line
garan-label gives you an image to place and maintain yourself; WarrantyARK shows the official notice and label automatically and keeps them current.
Side by side
| WarrantyARK Connect | garan-label.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Integrated plugin (renders on your store) | Label generator (image / URL / API / CSV) |
| Legal-guarantee notice (Annex I) | Automatic, in the buyer's language | Free separate download; you place it yourself |
| GARAN durability label (Annex II) | Automatic per product (years, brand, model) | Generates the image; you insert it |
| Languages | All 24 EU languages, auto by buyer | You choose per generated image |
| Placement | Product page, checkout, order email — automatic | Wherever you paste the image, manually |
| Platform reach | WooCommerce, Shopify | Universal via image/API (incl. marketplaces) |
| Bulk catalogues | Handled by the plugin | CSV bulk generation |
| Consumer loyalty | "Add to WarrantyARK" — saves the warranty for the shopper | Not offered |
| Pricing | Free WP.org plugin; paid €49 / €99 / €249 per year | Pay-per-label credits; free sandbox + free notice download |
| Maintenance | Set once; updates automatically | Regenerate and re-paste when things change |
Where garan-label is the better choice
If you sell on marketplaces (Amazon, eBay) or on a platform WarrantyARK doesn't yet support, a generator's image or API output works anywhere. It's also convenient for one-off or bulk image needs where you just want the graphic and will handle placement yourself.
Where WarrantyARK is the better choice
If you run WooCommerce or Shopify and want compliance to be automatic, buyer-language and low-maintenance, an integrated plugin removes the manual step entirely. It shows both the notice and the GARAN label in the right place and language, keeps them current as your catalogue changes, and turns the mandatory display into a customer relationship via the free WarrantyARK app.
Bottom line
- Choose garan-label for marketplaces, unsupported platforms, or one-off/bulk images you'll place yourself.
- Choose WarrantyARK Connect for a WooCommerce/Shopify store that wants it correct, automatic and hands-off — plus a loyalty loop.
Try the integrated approach
Install WarrantyARK Connect and make your store EU-compliant in minutes — or run a free store check first.
Get the plugin →This article is general information, not legal advice, and not affiliated with garan-label.com. For how the rules apply to your business, consult the official texts of Directive (EU) 2024/825 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1960, or a qualified adviser.
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