Updated October 1, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
Colorland vs YouCustomizeIt
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Colorland |  YouCustomizeIt |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £0.090 | $8.95 |
| Next-day delivery | No | YesHas it |
| Shipping fee | £6.99 to £8.99 | $4.95 to $15.95 |
| Return window | 100 daysHigher | 30 days |
| Markets | GB, PL, DE, IE, CZ, ES, FR, IT, LT, BE, AT, NL, SK, USCovers more | US |
Same on both: Personalization (Yes).
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Key differences
- YouCustomizeIt scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Next-day delivery: only YouCustomizeIt.
- Return window is higher at Colorland: 100 days vs 30 days.
- Support channels: only YouCustomizeIt offers Chat.
- Colorland is available in 13 more countries.
- Products: only Colorland offers Gift boxes.
- Markets: only Colorland offers GB, PL, DE.
Our verdict on each
Colorland
Colorland suits gift buyers who want cheap entry points and personal printing across a wide set of markets, with a satisfaction guarantee of 100 days backing orders. Delivery is the trade-off: next day delivery is not offered, and shipping of £6.99 to £8.99 sits on top of a low starting price.
YouCustomizeIt
US buyers after a gift built around their own text or photo get a short path here: every design is customisable, overnight delivery is an option, and entry pricing of $8.95 keeps a first order small. The catch is delivery, which is charged on top of the item price by size and weight.
Score breakdown
| Area | Colorland | YouCustomizeIt |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Entry price of £0.09 at position 2 of 90, with delivery of £6.99 to £8.99 added on top. | 9.2HigherEntry pricing of $8.95 on a coaster, plus delivery of $4.95 to $15.95 set by size and weight. |
| Offer | 9.2Personalization is available across personalized, photo gifts and gift boxes, from gift boxes to photo gifts, in a single catalogue. | 9.4HigherEvery design is customisable, own elements uploadable, overnight delivery offered, returns within 30 days of receipt. |
Which one suits you
Pick Colorland if return window and markets matter most.
Pick YouCustomizeIt if next-day delivery matter most.
Availability and regulation
| Country | Colorland | YouCustomizeIt |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Poland | United States |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for Colorland: 13.
Where these facts come from
Colorland
- colorland.com: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
YouCustomizeIt
- youcustomizeit.com: 10 facts, checked October 1, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Colorland | YouCustomizeIt |
|---|---|---|
| Personalized gifts | 5 of 164 | 14 of 164 |
| Photo books and photo gifts | 3 of 58 | 7 of 58 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Colorland | YouCustomizeIt |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Personalized, Photo gifts, Gift boxesCovers more | Personalized, Photo gifts |
| Legal entity | MPP sp. z o.o. | YouCustomizeIt, LLC |
| Headquarters | Poland | United States |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Colorland | YouCustomizeIt | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return window | 100 dayshighest quarter | 30 daysabove the median | 14 days |
Median across 83 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Colorland
Pros
- Starting price of £0.09 puts Colorland at position 2 of 90 among the brands compared on entry price.
- Personalization is available and the catalogue runs to personalized, photo gifts and gift boxes, covering gift boxes and photo gifts in one place.
- A satisfaction guarantee of 100 days gives a long window to raise a problem with a made-to-order item.
Cons
- Next day delivery is not offered, so anything tied to a fixed date has to be ordered well ahead.
- Shipping of £6.99 to £8.99 lands on top of items priced from £0.09, and on a small order the delivery charge can outweigh the item.
- The range stops at personalized, photo gifts and gift boxes, while CEWE also lists gift boxes, personalized and photo gifts, so cards and gift cards are the gap.
YouCustomizeIt
Pros
- Every design is fully customisable and you can upload your own elements, so a gift is built around the recipient rather than picked from a printed catalogue.
- Next day delivery is offered, with UPS, FedEx and USPS carrying the orders, which suits a dated occasion.
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of receipt for a replacement or a refund.
Cons
- Delivery is charged on top of the item price, with standard rates of $4.95 to $15.95, so the $8.95 entry point is not the whole cost of a gift.
- Orders do not run outside the United States, so a custom gift cannot be sent to an overseas recipient.
- The return window closes at 30 days of receipt, and next day delivery leaves little slack to spot a printing error.
Who each suits
Colorland
Who it suits
- Gift buyers who want a photo, name or message on the item rather than a ready-made present.
- Price-led shoppers who can absorb £6.99 to £8.99 on delivery to keep the item cost at £0.09.
- Buyers in the United Kingdom, PL and DE who want gift boxes and photo gifts from one storefront.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs an item in hand tomorrow, because next day delivery is not offered and the choice narrows when the date is fixed.
- Shoppers who want cards and gift cards in the same range, since CEWE lists gift boxes, personalized and photo gifts while Colorland lists personalized, photo gifts and gift boxes.
- Buyers outside GB, PL and DE, which are the markets the brand lists.
YouCustomizeIt
Who it suits
- Shoppers who want their own text, logo or photo on the gift instead of a ready-printed item.
- US buyers with a date in mind, since next day delivery is offered.
- First-time buyers who want to test a custom order cheaply, with entry pricing from $8.95.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who want to pick a ready-printed gift off a shelf, because every design here is customisable.
- Buyers watching the landed cost, since delivery is charged on top of the item price at $4.95 to $15.95.
Current offers
Colorland
Current offer
Discount code
45% off first order in the Colorland GO app: 45% off first order (code APPGOUK26)
Use code APPGOUK26 in the Colorland GO app, UK market
Source, checked September 30, 2026
YouCustomizeIt
Current offer
Discount code
10% OFF for joining the email mailing list: 10% OFF
Join our Email List & Get Your Coupon; code delivered after signing up
Source, checked October 1, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Colorland | YouCustomizeIt |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Ireland | Yes | No |
| Italy | Yes | No |
| Lithuania | Yes | No |
8 of 14 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Colorland
How cheap is a Colorland gift to start with?+
Items start at £0.09, a low entry point for a personalized gift. Colorland holds position 2 of 90 on starting price among the brands compared, so the headline figure is not a narrow loss leader. The number that decides the order is the delivered total, because delivery sits on top of the item price.
What does Colorland charge for delivery?+
Shipping runs £6.99 to £8.99 and is added to the order rather than folded into the item price. On a basket sitting at the £0.09 entry point, that charge is a large share of what you actually pay. Larger orders spread the same charge across more items, which is why a multi-gift basket works out cheaper per gift than a single small order.
YouCustomizeIt
How much does a personalised gift cost at the entry level?+
The quoted entry point is $8.95, and that figure belongs to a rubber backed coaster sold as a single piece or a set of four, so it says little about what a framed print costs. Larger custom gifts and photo gifts carry their own prices, so treat $8.95 as the floor for a first small order rather than a typical spend.
How much is delivery on top of my order?+
Delivery is charged on top of the item price. Standard rates run $4.95 to $15.95 and are set by the size and weight of what you order, so a big framed piece lands at the top of that band while a small item sits at the bottom. Faster options are offered as well, including overnight.