Print-on-Demand Profit Calculator
Price POD products with base cost, shipping, marketplace fees, and discounts in one place.
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Etsy calculator
Price this POD product
Margin
28.1%
Etsy fee details
Total cost
$18.25
Fees
$3.30
Profit
$8.44
Monthly profit
$506.46
Fee breakdown
Recommended prices
Targets 30%, 50%, and 65% margin.
Profit curve
Current $29.99POD examples default to Etsy because many POD sellers list there. Switch the cost assumptions to match your print provider and sales channel.
What goes into POD profit?
Print-on-demand products often look profitable until base cost, shipping, marketplace fees, and discounting all hit the same order. Your margin needs enough room for samples, returns, ads, and seasonal promotions.
Start with the supplier's base cost and fulfillment charge, then add any platform fee. If you sell through Etsy, include listing fees and consider Offsite Ads for orders that come from external ads.
A healthy POD price usually comes from testing several price points instead of copying a competitor's sticker price.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate POD profit?+
Subtract the print provider base cost, fulfillment or shipping, platform fees, discounts, and any ad costs from the sale price.
What margin should POD sellers target?+
It depends on niche and acquisition costs, but POD sellers often need enough margin to absorb ad testing, discounts, and occasional replacement orders.
Should I include free shipping?+
Yes. If you offer free shipping, include the fulfillment or postage cost in your product economics.
Can this work for Etsy POD?+
Yes. The default page uses Etsy fee assumptions, including optional seller-location and Offsite Ads adjustments.
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