Printify routes orders across dozens of independent print providers, each with its own base cost and shipping rate — so the same product can carry a different margin depending on which provider fills it. This tool untangles that from Etsy’s own fee stack.
Etsy & Printify Fee & Profit Calculator
Accurate fee, margin, and net profit calculator for Etsy & Printify sellers.
Etsy sets fees by where your shop and bank are, not by where the buyer lives.
Your country charges a higher processing rate on international orders.
Charged only on orders an Offsite Ad brought in, and never more than $100 USD per order.
Fee rates and extras
Not your money, but processing fees are still charged on it. US sellers: put your sales tax here.
Only used for the USD-priced listing fee and the $100 ads cap. Check today’s rate.
Changing country refills every rate above. Edit any of them to match your own Etsy bill.
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Processing rates come from Etsy’s payment processing fees table, regulatory rates from the Regulatory Operating Fee page, and the rest from the Fees & Payments Policy. Tax on fees follows Etsy’s VAT rules at each country’s standard rate. Etsy changes these without much notice, so check the rates against your own payment account before pricing.
Printify Costs vs. Etsy Fees
- Printify base cost — the wholesale price for the blank item plus printing, set by your chosen print provider
- Printify shipping — fulfillment postage, billed to you when the order ships
- Etsy listing fee — $0.20, charged again per unit on multi-item sales
- Etsy transaction fee — 6.5% of item price + shipping
- Etsy processing fee — 3% + $0.25 in the US
- Offsite Ads — 12–15% if the sale came from an Etsy-placed ad
Printify Standard vs. Premium — Real Margin Difference
Printify Premium runs about $29/month for up to 20% off base product costs. Here’s how that plays out after Etsy’s fees (US seller, estimates — confirm exact costs in your own Printify dashboard, since they vary by print provider):
| Product | Customer Pays | Standard Cost | Premium Cost | Etsy Fees | Profit (Standard) | Profit (Premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella+Canvas 3001 Tee | $27.49 | $14.00 | $13.25 | $3.06 | $10.43 (37.9%) | $11.18 (40.7%) |
| Gildan 18000 Hoodie | $38.98 | $22.00 | $18.70 | $4.15 | $12.83 (32.9%) | $16.13 (41.4%) |
| 11oz Ceramic Mug | $19.99 | $10.19 | $9.18 | $2.35 | $7.45 (37.3%) | $8.46 (42.3%) |
Premium pays for itself around 15–20 apparel sales a month, depending on the product mix.
Pricing Printify Products, Step by Step
- Check your catalog for the exact base cost and shipping rate of the specific print provider assigned to your product.
- Use the Premium cost if you’re subscribed; otherwise use the standard rate.
- Remember Printify charges full shipping on the first item and a reduced rate on additional items from the same provider — items from different providers ship (and charge) separately.
- Target at least a 30% net margin after Etsy and Printify costs combined.
Example: A Premium Hoodie via SwiftPOD
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Retail price + shipping | $39.99 + $5.99 = $45.98 |
| Printify cost (base + shipping) | $16.25 + $7.50 = $23.75 |
| Etsy fees (listing + transaction + processing) | $4.82 |
| Net profit | $17.41 (37.9%) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When should I upgrade to Printify Premium?
Once you’re consistently selling 15+ apparel items or 30+ mugs a month — at that volume, the base-cost savings outweigh the subscription.
When does Printify charge my card?
As soon as an order is submitted for production — separately from when Etsy pays you out on its own schedule.
What if an order has products from two different print providers?
Printify ships them separately and charges full shipping on each package.
Related Tools
Not using Printify specifically? Try the general Etsy Print on Demand (POD) Calculator. Selling to UK buyers? See the Etsy UK Seller Fee Calculator.