Just what is the difference between a label and a sticker? Is there any? Does it even matter? Yes, and yes!
![The difference between a label and a sticker](https://barcode-labels.com/wp-content/smush-webp/2023/11/Label-versus-Sticker_04-01-scaled-1.jpg.webp)
Labels…
Convey product information and are used for product packaging, shipping, asset identification, barcoding, and more!
![Fragile handle with care label on cardboard box](https://barcode-labels.com/wp-content/smush-webp/2023/12/fragile-label-sm-300x187-1.png.webp)
![Savannah Industries barcode label](https://barcode-labels.com/wp-content/smush-webp/2023/12/savindustries-label-sm-300x247-1.png.webp)
![Do Not Remove barcode label on white box](https://barcode-labels.com/wp-content/smush-webp/2023/12/void-label-sm.png.webp)
Stickers…
Are decorative and can be used as promotional items.
![StartSmart sticker with colorful baby foot background](https://barcode-labels.com/wp-content/smush-webp/2023/12/startsmartsticker-sm-300x277-1.png.webp)
![The Label Experts sticker](https://barcode-labels.com/wp-content/smush-webp/2023/12/LE1987-sticker-sm.png.webp)
![Team Alpha red sticker with llama](https://barcode-labels.com/wp-content/smush-webp/2023/12/donkey-sticker-sm.png.webp)
What the difference between a label and a sticker comes down to is if it is being used as decoration or to convey information.
We hope this quick primer on the difference between stickers and labels has cleared things up for you. Still have questions? You can reach out to The Label Experts at any time with questions about labels or stickers!