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How Much Does Printify Cost Per Shirt? (2026)

Exact cost breakdown for Printify t-shirts: base cost by print provider, shipping cost, Printify Premium savings, and total landed cost per shirt. All 2026 rates.

By Marginory team · Online sellers with hands-on experience across Etsy, Shopify & PODUpdated Fee data verified against official platform documentation

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

* 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

Printify Premium costs $39/month ($24.99/month billed annually) and saves 20% on product base costs. Break-even depends on your volume and product mix:

Monthly t-shirt salesBase cost saved (20%)Premium costNet gainWorth it?
5 shirts$7.40$39.00−$31.60No
10 shirts$14.80$39.00−$24.20No
20 shirts$29.60$39.00−$9.40Not yet
26 shirts$38.48$39.00−$0.52Near break-even
35 shirts$51.80$39.00+$12.80Yes
50 shirts$74.00$39.00+$35.00Yes (clear win)
75 shirts$111.00$39.00+$72.00Yes

Based on $7.40 average base cost per shirt (Monster Digital Gildan 18000). Your savings scale with base cost — higher-cost products like hoodies ($22+) break even faster.

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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 billed annually) gives 20% off all products. If you sell 20+ t-shirts per month at average $9 base cost, you save ~$36/month in product costs alone — more than covering the monthly subscription. Break-even is roughly 22 shirts/month at $9 base cost on the monthly plan (about 14 shirts/month on the annual plan). Most active sellers find Premium worth it at 25+ sales/month.
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.