# Page 2 | Tharstern Desktop Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - Is Tharstern Desktop the right Print Estimating solution for you? Explore 38 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/143758/Tharstern/reviews --- Tharstern Desktop 4.4 (38) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of Tharstern Desktop ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-38 of 38 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use CD Colm D. Director Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great product, great team, great support, highly recommend." October 29, 2017 5.0 Pros Very comprehensive and covers pretty much everything we do, which makes life easy. We've worked really closely with them on our JDF integration project and we're really pleased with what we've achieved. Can't fault the team and their knowledge of print and integration is what made our project so successful. First class product, first class team. Cons Because it's a very comprehensive system, the implementation process does need a fair bit of time and attention. You need to spend time collecting data and inputting it into the system properly. This can take up quite a lot of time but it was worth it because we knew we wanted to get a good ROI on our investment. So a word of advice - make sure you make the time, make sure your team make the time or bring in additional resource if you need it. Review Source MW Martin W. Buyer / IT Printing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "good & bad" May 10, 2021 4.0 overall Tharstern is a good experience and once you know where things are it is easy to use. Pros I like that Tharstern is fairly easy to use and can be linked with other software to make workflow easier Cons I know there has been work on and a release for the packaging sector, but this caused headaches in the past. I'm not over keen that everything is a separate paid for module, but I understand that this give flexibility for companies to purchase the items they want. The naming of some items within Access Rights is a little odd! Review Source AC Asif C. Sales and Marketing Director Printing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The go-to for Print estimating" April 19, 2021 5.0 Got to give a special mention to \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] who have been excellent in all dealings with them. Pros The fact that it can integrate with Hubspot and the support from Tharstern. Cons I'm only involved with estimating and CRM and I like all the features within there. Switched from [Imprint](https://www.capterra.com/p/156215/Imprint/) More user friendly interface and better support Review Source NW Neil W. Director Printing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Comprehensive Package " April 15, 2021 5.0 We are pleased with how the implementation and support teams have helped to address our objectives and challenges outlined at the start of the project. Pros the number of features available and the volume of data it can produce combined with the availability of the API; practical specialists in implementation who understand client scenarios Cons training remotely during COVID - t 1 hour on Zoom is less productive than 1 hour in person Review Source SH Sharon H. Estimating Manager Printing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review" May 5, 2021 4.0 Communication from account manager on specifics could be improved. Pros Covers entire business from estimating through to invoicing and reporting. Easy to use when set up correctly. The support team are really helpful. Cons Certain features of Estimate Pro not dynamic enough. Some areas are over complicated to setup and clearer guidance in terms of simple flow charts to refer to would be helpful. Review Source RS Russell S. Commercial Manager Printing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Tharstern integration" April 15, 2021 4.0 Generally the people at Tharstern are very accommodating. \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\], in particular, has been very helpful over the last few months as we integrate a new module Pros The software is designed around our industry so can be easily moulded to our specific needs Cons On occasion the software is quite structured so 'work arounds' are required Review Source LC Lee C. Director Printing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review " April 20, 2021 4.0 Pros The product is easy to use. The support team are pretty good at fixing problems Cons Some of the features don't split how many you get on a sheet down to individual items for finishing and sometimes it is hard to find prices to change Review Source MP Matt P. Director Printing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Tharstern Primo " May 18, 2021 5.0 Great product and super helpful technical team. Pros User friendly and really helps me run my business Cons the process you have to go through just to email an invoice is a little long Review Source AH Ashley H. Operations director Printing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Software" April 14, 2021 5.0 Great and the Training is very very good Pros The amount you can do on this software is amazing. Theres basically a way to implement anything you need to work for your company. Cons It takes a while to get the hang of things but if you can dedicate your time to it, its great Review Source AC Antony C. Estimator Printing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Early Thoughts " April 14, 2021 4.0 Am still learning how to use the system in PRO and as such need some more practice! Pros Its ability to record real world costs and clearly show cost vs selling price Cons Pro is not laid out the same as Classic, and as such I'm going to need some time to acquaint myself with layout Review Source SG Stephen G. IT Administrator Printing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Stephen Goodwin" April 27, 2021 5.0 Pros Job and estimate creation are easier on simpler specifications. Cons Paper Price lists require a lot of work when they could be simpler. Review Source AB Alfons B. Owner Printing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "The upside is automatoin" February 23, 2021 4.0 Pros Tharstern has great potential to be the center hub of an automated workflow that connects our web to print, prepress, production, timekeeping, warehouse, and delivery systems. It will be a long process that will likely never be "finished", but the people at Tharstern are committed to helping us achieve our goals, and have been very responsive in helping us. Cons The software is a blank canvas with endless potential, which can be quite daunting when starting from scratch. There is limited documentation on how to use the software, and no "help" buttons within the software to indicate what things are, or how to use them. Review Source dF damien F. md Printing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "a disaster!, we paid them over 10k, and they walked away from us" September 28, 2017 1.0 none, we have since dumped it, this was part due to the fact tharstern we not helpful after we paid them the money. if anyone else is interested, they have lovely brochures etc, but ask them to install the system to your satisfaction and then you will pay them, they will not do this !! enough said Pros i could say i liked some features until i found an online system fully features with no extra costs, if anyone would like to speak with me, im happy to give free advice about the systems we have tried and the one we are currently using Cons any company that has to come and set up a software package for a few days run from, if you can't set up an online system, run from it, if it takes days for them onsite, then you will have months of grief Review Source Similar Products Featured