Shop & Seller Pricing
POD Profit Calculator
Compare Printify, Printful or any POD base cost against sell price, shipping and platform fees.
Swap the base cost field to compare providers without rebuilding the whole quote.
How it works
Revenue = sell price + shipping charged.Expenses = POD base + your shipping cost + platform % of revenue + fixed fee + ads.
Profit = revenue − expenses.
For Etsy-heavy shops, also run the dedicated Etsy Fee & Profit Calculator for listing and offsite ads detail.
Worked example
$29.99 shirt, $14.50 base, $4.99 shipping both ways, 6.5% + $0.30 fees.Revenue $34.98. Fees ≈ $2.57. Expenses ≈ $22.06. Profit ≈ $12.92 before ads — then test with real ad spend.
When POD margins break
| Signal | Action |
|---|---|
| Profit under $5 after fees | Raise price or switch blank/provider |
| Shipping charged < shipping cost | Stop eating shipping on every order |
| Ads > half of profit | Pause that SKU until creative converts |
Frequently asked questions
Does this include tax?
No. Sales tax/VAT handling depends on your marketplace and location.
Can I compare Printify vs Printful?
Yes — change only the base cost (and shipping if quotes differ) and compare profit side by side.
Are POD Profit Calculator results exact for production?
Treat them as planning estimates. Calibrate against your equipment, invoices and waste logs before you lock customer quotes.
Do my inputs leave my browser?
No. PressMath calculators run client-side. Only the contact form sends data you intentionally submit.
What should I do after I get a number?
Open a related calculator or guide on this page, sanity-check units, then verify on a sample before a full run.
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Last updated Oct 7, 2026