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How Much Does Printify Cost Per Shirt? (2026)

A Printify t-shirt typically lands at roughly $11–$18 per shirt delivered in the US on the Free plan: base cost (set by the print provider you pick) plus first-item shipping. Premium lowers the base cost by up to 20%. The tables below show the provider spread and what that means for profit on Etsy and Shopify.

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Quick answer: Printify t-shirt total cost per unit

Free plan: Base $7.39–$12.99 + shipping $4.00–$5.50 = $11.39–$18.49 total per shirt

Printify Premium (−20%): Base $5.91–$10.39 + shipping $4.00–$5.50 = $9.91–$15.89 total per shirt

* US domestic shipping. Prices approximate — verify in your Printify dashboard.

Printify t-shirt base cost by provider (US, 2026)

Print providerBase productFree planPremium (−20%)Ship (1st item)Total (free)
Monster DigitalGildan 18000$7.39$5.91$4.49$11.88
Print GeekGildan 18000$7.49$5.99$3.99$11.48
Printify ExpressGildan 18000$9.99$7.99$5.49$15.48
Awkward StylesBella+Canvas 3001$11.49$9.19$4.99$16.48
District PhotoGildan 64000$8.99$7.19$4.49$13.48
SwiftPODGildan 18000$8.49$6.79$4.49$12.98

ESTIMATE. Provider prices change without notice and could not be re-read from Printify during the October 2026 review.

* Prices approximate as of July 2026 for S–XL sizes. 2XL typically adds $2–4. Always verify current pricing in your Printify catalog.

Total cost breakdown: Printify shirt on Etsy

Full cost including Etsy fees for a t-shirt sold at $26:

Free plan (Monster Digital)

Sale price$26.00
Printify base cost−$7.39
Printify shipping−$4.49
Etsy transaction (6.5%)−$1.69
Etsy payment (3%+$0.25)−$1.03
Etsy listing fee−$0.20
Net profit$11.20
Margin: 43%

Printify Premium (−20%)

Sale price$26.00
Printify base cost (−20%)−$5.91
Printify shipping−$4.49
Etsy transaction (6.5%)−$1.69
Etsy payment (3%+$0.25)−$1.03
Etsy listing fee−$0.20
Net profit$12.68
Margin: 49% (+$1.48/shirt vs free plan)

Printify Premium break-even calculator

Premium pays off when the discount on the shirts you order each month exceeds the subscription. At a $7.40 base cost and the full 20% discount, that is 27 shirts a month on monthly billing. Enter your own average base cost:

Printify Premium break-even calculator

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Free-plan price from your Printify catalog, before shipping.

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Printify advertises up to 20%; check the Premium price shown for your product.

Does Premium pay for itself?

Monthly product savings$69.30
Subscription cost per month-$39.00
Net monthly savings$30.30
Items per month to break even17 items

Discount applies to product base cost, not shipping. Plan price and discount are as listed on printify.com/pricing (Premium $39.00/month or $299.88/year); confirm before subscribing.

Same shirt on Shopify

On Shopify Basic with Shopify Payments (2.9% + $0.30, monthly plan excluded), the $26 shirt above with a $7.39 base and $4.49 shipping leaves $13.07 (50.3%), compared with $11.20 on Etsy. The plan fee then has to be spread across your monthly orders. Model it in the Printify Shopify profit calculator.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Printify charge per t-shirt?
Printify t-shirt base costs vary by print provider and model: Gildan 18000 (most popular) ranges from $7.39–$12.99 depending on provider. The cheapest option is typically Monster Digital or Printify's network at $7.39–$8.99 on the free plan, or $5.91–$7.19 with Printify Premium (-20%). Add shipping (~$4.00–5.50 US domestic) for total landed cost of $11–16 per shirt.
Is Printify Premium worth it for t-shirts?
Printify Premium ($39/month, or $24.99/month equivalent, $299.88 billed annually) gives up to 20% off product base costs. At a $9 base cost the full discount saves $1.80 per shirt, so Premium breaks even at 22 shirts a month on monthly billing (20 shirts save $36, still less than $39) or 14 shirts a month on annual billing. Below that, the Free plan is cheaper.
What is the cheapest Printify t-shirt provider?
The cheapest Printify t-shirt providers (US) as of 2026 are typically: (1) Monster Digital — $7.39–$9.49 for Gildan 18000; (2) Print Geek — $7.49–$9.99; (3) Printify's own Express — slightly higher but faster. Always check current prices in your Printify catalog as they update regularly and vary by size (2XL+ usually costs $1–3 more).
How much does Printify shipping cost for t-shirts?
Printify first-item US shipping for t-shirts: $3.99–$5.49 depending on provider. Additional items in the same order: $1.25–$2.00 each. International shipping (US to EU): $12–18 per shirt. US to UK: $10–16. US to AU: $14–22. These shipping costs are why international POD orders often have thin margins unless you use a provider with local EU/UK production.
What price should I sell Printify t-shirts for on Etsy?
On Etsy with a $9 Printify base cost + $4.50 shipping = $13.50 total cost. Add Etsy fees (~9.5% of sale price + $0.20): to keep 30% margin, price at $13.50 ÷ (1 − 0.095 − 0.30) = $22.06 minimum. Most Printify POD sellers on Etsy price t-shirts at $22–32 to achieve 25–40% margin. Under $20 is risky for profitability with Printify's current pricing.