The answer depends on your product, size, shipping zone, marketplace, and monthly order volume. This calculator shows you the exact numbers — not estimates — for your specific scenario.
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Head-to-Head
Example: Bella+Canvas 3001 T-Shirt, Size M, sold at $24.99 on Etsy, shipped to USA.
Full Product Comparison
Same quality, different base cost. The gap compounds across every sale you make.
| Product | Printful Base | Printify Base | Printify Saves | Printify + Premium Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella+Canvas 3001 Unisex Tee (M) | $12.95 | $10.50 | $2.45 | $4.55 |
| Gildan 64000 Unisex Tee (M) | $9.95 | $7.47 | $2.48 | $4.47 |
| Gildan 18500 Hoodie (M) | $27.95 | $21.37 | $6.58 | $10.85 |
| Gildan 18000 Sweatshirt (M) | $22.95 | $16.46 | $6.49 | $9.78 |
| White Mug 11oz | $8.95 | $5.28 | $3.67 | $4.73 |
| Poster 18×24 | $12.95 | $8.99 | $3.96 | $5.76 |
| Canvas 18×24 | $18.95 | $13.50 | $5.45 | $8.15 |
* Printify Premium saves an additional 20% on all base costs. Break-even at approximately 17 orders/month for most T-shirt products.
The Premium Question
Premium gives 20% off all base costs. The calculator shows the exact break-even point for your products.
FAQ
For most products, yes — Printify's base costs are lower because they aggregate multiple print providers and show you the cheapest option. However, Printify's pricing varies by provider, and quality can differ. Printful is a single provider with consistent quality. This calculator uses Printify's lowest-cost standard provider for each product category.
Yes. Both platforms have different shipping rates by zone. Printify's US shipping for T-shirts starts at $3.99 for the first item, Printful also at $3.99. The difference grows on international orders. The calculator applies the correct shipping rate for each platform based on the destination zone you select.
Both Printful and Printify integrate directly with Etsy. The profit difference comes from base costs, not integration quality. This calculator focuses on the financial outcome — which platform leaves more money in your pocket after all Etsy fees (listing, transaction, and payment processing) are deducted.
In the Compare All Platforms tab, you enter a product category, selling price, size, shipping destination and marketplace once. The calculator instantly shows Printful, Printify, SPOD and Merch by Amazon side by side — net profit, margin % and break-even for each. A Best Value badge marks the most profitable option for your inputs.
Yes. The Bulk CSV tab accepts a CSV with a platform column. You can include rows for both Printful and Printify (and SPOD and MBA) in the same file. Each row is calculated through the correct engine, so you can compare your entire catalog across platforms in one export.
Yes. The marketplace dropdown includes Etsy, Shopify, WooCommerce, eBay, Redbubble and TeePublic. Each has its own fee structure applied automatically. Shopify uses 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing. Etsy uses all three fees. You can compare the same Printful vs Printify scenario across different marketplaces in seconds.
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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.