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Calculate Your True POD Profit
Across All 4 Platforms at Once

The only offline tool that unifies Printful, Printify, SPOD and Merch by Amazon in one professional profit calculator — with Etsy fee breakdown, Printify Premium ROI, and bulk CSV processing.

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Instant Profit Check

Pick your platform, product, and selling price — see your gross profit per sale instantly. No signup, nothing leaves your browser.

Select a product, enter your selling price, and hit Calculate Profit — or load the example to see instantly.
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The Real Problem

Every POD Platform Uses a Different Pricing Model. Most Sellers Never Know Their Real Profit.

Printful and SPOD charge a base cost. You subtract it plus shipping plus marketplace fees — but every platform defines "shipping" differently.

Etsy has three separate fees: listing fee, transaction fee, and payment processing — all calculated differently. Most sellers undercount by $1–$3 per sale.

Printify Premium costs $24.99/month. Is it worth it? The answer depends on your volume — and without a calculator, you're guessing.

Merch by Amazon is royalty-based. You receive a fixed amount per tier — completely different math from every other platform.

POD Profit Calculator solves all of this in one offline file.

  • Enter your product, price and shipping zone — profit appears instantly
  • All 4 platforms calculated with 2025 verified base costs
  • Etsy: listing + transaction + payment processing all included automatically
  • Printify Premium: see the exact break-even order volume
  • Compare all 4 platforms side by side — Best Value badge on the winner
  • Upload a CSV of your entire catalog, profit calculated for every row
  • Works completely offline — no subscription, no login, one file

Platform Coverage

One Calculator. Four Completely Different Profit Models.

Each platform requires a fundamentally different calculation. This tool handles all three profit models correctly.

Printful Model A

Cost-subtraction model. You pay per item produced. The calculator includes all 12 core products, 6 shipping zones, and correct size upcharges starting at 2XL.

  • Bella+Canvas 3001, Gildan, Comfort Colors, and 9 more products
  • USA, EU, UK, Canada, Australia, Rest of World shipping
  • Full Etsy fee breakdown: listing + transaction + payment processing
  • Break-even price and ROI calculated automatically
Printify Model B

Same cost-subtraction model as Printful, with one critical addition: Printify Premium gives 20% off all base costs for $24.99/month. Worth it or not?

  • Cheapest-provider pricing for each product category
  • Premium toggle: flip on, enter monthly orders, see if it pays off
  • Plan allocation per unit calculated and shown in itemization
  • Break-even units displayed: exactly how many orders justify Premium
SPOD Model A

Spreadshirt Print on Demand — known for fast 48-hour production. Often overlooked but frequently the most profitable option for US-based sellers.

  • US Standard, US Express, and International shipping tiers
  • Men's, Women's, Hoodie, Sweatshirt, Kids, Tank Top, Mug, Tote
  • Shows up in Platform Comparison Mode — often wins Best Value
  • Correct 2025 base costs verified against SPOD's live pricing
Merch by Amazon Model C

Royalty-based model. Amazon handles production, shipping and fees — you receive a fixed royalty per sale based on your price tier. Completely different math.

  • 15 price tiers for Standard T-Shirt — select and see exact royalty
  • Hoodie, Premium Tee, V-Neck, Long Sleeve, Sweatshirt covered
  • Monthly and annual earnings estimator built in
  • No base cost or shipping inputs — Amazon controls those

Everything Inside

Every Feature a Serious POD Seller Needs

Built specifically for sellers who need accurate numbers — not estimates.

Live Profit Calculation

Type a price — profit updates instantly. Net profit, margin %, ROI, and break-even price all recalculate in real time with every keystroke. No submit button needed.

Full Cost Itemization

See exactly where every dollar goes. Each row shows the dollar amount and percentage of selling price: base cost, shipping, marketplace fees, and net profit.

Platform Comparison Mode

Enter a product once. See all 4 platforms side by side in a 2×2 card grid. The most profitable platform gets a Best Value badge — with exact profit and margin for each.

Bulk CSV Processing

Drag and drop your entire product catalog as a CSV. The calculator processes every row through the correct platform engine and outputs net profit, margin, and break-even for each product.

MBA Royalty Finder

For Merch by Amazon sellers: select your product type, pick a price tier, and see the exact royalty. Set estimated monthly sales to see projected monthly and annual earnings.

Printify Premium ROI Calculator

The $24.99/month Premium plan gives 20% off all base costs. This tool tells you exactly how many monthly sales you need to make it worth it — with savings per unit shown.

6 Marketplace Fee Layers

Selling on Etsy, Shopify, WooCommerce, eBay, Redbubble, or TeePublic? Select your marketplace and all fees are automatically added to the calculation.

Dark & Light Mode

Professional dark interface by default — switch to light with one click. Your preference is saved and restored automatically when you reopen the file.

100% Offline — Your Data Stays Yours

No account. No server. No internet required after the initial open. Everything runs locally in your browser. Your product data never leaves your computer.

How It Works

Three Steps from Download to Profit

Download the HTML File

One file. No installation. No setup. Save it to your computer. Works on Windows, Mac, and Linux in any modern browser — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.

Select Platform and Product

Choose Printful, Printify, SPOD, or Merch by Amazon. Pick your product, size, shipping destination, and where you're selling. Everything else is calculated for you.

See Your True Profit Instantly

Net profit, margin %, ROI, and break-even price update in real time. Use Platform Comparison Mode to find which platform puts the most money in your pocket.

Watch It In Action

POD Profit Calculator demo: switching platforms, selecting a product, typing a price and watching live profit calculations animate in real time

Killer Feature

Compare All 4 Platforms Side by Side in One Click

Enter a product once. The Compare Mode calculates profit for all 4 platforms simultaneously and highlights the winner.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this POD profit calculator work completely offline?

Yes — completely, from the very first open. It uses your device's built-in system fonts, so it makes no external request at all: no Google CDN, no trackers, nothing. Every calculation happens locally in your browser, and your product data never touches a server.

How does the Printful profit calculator handle Etsy fees?

Etsy charges three separate fees: a $0.20 listing fee per sale, a 6.5% transaction fee on the item price plus shipping, and a 3% + $0.25 payment processing fee. All three are included automatically when you select Etsy as your marketplace — no manual input required.

How is Merch by Amazon different from Printful or Printify?

Amazon uses a royalty-based model. You don't pay a base cost or shipping — Amazon deducts all of that and pays you a fixed royalty based on your price tier. This calculator includes all verified royalty tiers for Standard T-Shirts, Premium Tees, Hoodies, V-Necks, and more. Note: MBA is invite-only and royalties can change.

Is Printify Premium worth it? How many sales does it take?

Printify Premium costs $24.99/month and gives 20% off all base costs. The calculator shows you the exact break-even point: for a Gildan 64000 at standard pricing, you break even at 17 orders per month. Below that, the free plan is better. Above it, Premium wins. The tool calculates this for any product you select.

Which POD platform has the highest profit margin?

It depends on the product and shipping destination — which is exactly why this tool exists. For a T-Shirt sold at $22.99 on Etsy to a US customer, SPOD often wins with a 39.7% margin vs Printify at 24.4% and Printful at 13.7%. Use the Compare All Platforms tab to find the winner for your specific product and price.

Can I calculate profit for my entire product catalog at once?

Yes. The Bulk CSV tab accepts a CSV file with your products, platforms, prices, sizes, and shipping zones. The calculator processes every row through the correct engine and outputs net profit, margin %, and break-even price for each row. You can then export the results as CSV or as a formatted HTML report.

What marketplaces are supported for fee calculation?

Etsy (listing + transaction + payment processing), Shopify, WooCommerce, eBay, Redbubble, and TeePublic. Each marketplace fee layer is automatically applied when selected — no manual entry required.

Are the platform prices up to date?

All base costs, shipping rates, and marketplace fees reflect 2025 pricing sourced from each platform's official pricing pages. POD platforms can adjust prices — always verify important pricing decisions directly on the platform. The calculator is a decision-support tool, not a binding quote.

Ready to Know Your Real Numbers?

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This tool is designed to help you — not to replace your judgment. The POD Profit Calculator is a decision-support resource that gives you a clearer picture of your potential profits, based on publicly available platform pricing data. All results are estimates only. Platform costs, shipping rates, fees, and royalties can change at any time without notice, and actual results may differ due to regional pricing, provider updates, promotional events, or individual account conditions. You are responsible for every business decision you make — pricing strategy, platform choice, product selection, and subscription plans. Smart Local Tools provides this tool as a helpful guide only and accepts no liability for decisions made based on its output. This is not financial, legal, or business advice. Always verify current rates directly with each platform before taking action.