Etsy POD Profit Calculator (2025)
Calculate print-on-demand profit on Etsy. Preloaded with approximate Printify and Printful base costs. See exact net profit after POD fulfillment cost, shipping, and all Etsy fees.
By Marginory team · Online sellers with hands-on experience across Etsy, Shopify & POD
POD Provider
Base costs are approximate (US domestic, June 2025). Verify on provider site.
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Profit Breakdown
Sale price$29.99
POD product cost-$11.55
Shipping cost-$4.49
Etsy transaction fee (6.5%)-$1.95
Etsy payment processing-$1.15
Listing fee-$0.20
Net profit$10.65
Profit margin35.5%
Pricing guidance
Break-even priceⓘ$18.22
Price for 20% margin$23.39
Price for 30% margin$27.26
Etsy POD profit formula
Etsy transaction fee: (Sale price + Shipping charged) × 6.5%
Payment processing (US): (Sale price + Shipping charged) × 3% + $0.25
Net profit: Sale price + Shipping charged − POD cost − Shipping cost − Etsy fees
Assumptions:
- POD base costs are approximate (US domestic, June 2025) — verify at provider
- Shipping cost = first item US domestic; varies by product and destination
- Printify Premium ($29/mo) lowers base costs by up to 20% — not reflected in presets
- Free shipping: buyer pays $0 shipping, but Etsy transaction fee still applies to item price only
Source: https://www.etsy.com/legal/fees/ · Last verified: 2025-06-01
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much profit do I make selling POD on Etsy?
A typical Etsy POD t-shirt at $25 with $11 Printify fulfillment + $4.50 shipping yields roughly $7 profit (~28% margin) after Etsy's ~9.5% in fees. Higher-priced items (hoodies at $45+) generally achieve better margins in percentage terms.
Is Printify or Printful better for selling on Etsy?
Printify costs less per unit, which is important on Etsy where margins are already compressed by fees. Printful's higher base cost is harder to absorb on a platform with 9.5% fee overhead. Printify Premium ($29/month) adds an additional 20% discount, improving margins further.
Do Etsy fees apply to POD shipping charges?
Yes. Etsy's 6.5% transaction fee and 3% payment processing apply to the shipping amount you charge buyers — not just the item price. The POD shipping cost you pay to Printify/Printful is a direct cost, not a fee.