Guide · prices synced 2026-07-23
Printful vs Printify: Which Is Cheaper?
Short answer: Printify is usually cheaper per unit, Printful is usually more consistent. Printify is a marketplace of third-party print shops, so you pick a print provider per product and prices vary between them. Printful runs its own facilities, so quality and turnaround are more predictable, but you pay for that in the base cost.
Current base costs, side by side
| Product | Printful (base + ship) | Printify (base + ship) |
|---|---|---|
| Bella+Canvas 3001 Unisex T-Shirt | $11.69 + $4.69 | $8.55 + $4.75 |
| Gildan 18000 Crewneck Sweatshirt | $18.79 + $5.99 | $14.20 + $6.49 |
| Gildan 18500 Pullover Hoodie | $22.19 + $6.49 | $16.40 + $6.99 |
| Ceramic Mug 11 oz | $5.95 + $6.99 | $6.40 + $6.49 |
| Matte Poster 18×24″ | $5.39 + $4.99 | $8.20 + $5.79 |
These are the entry variant prices we sync nightly from each catalog; your exact variant (size, color) may differ. Printify prices shown are without Printify Premium, the $29/month plan that cuts base costs up to 20% — worth it once you're past roughly 30–40 orders a month.
What matters beyond price
- Quality control: Printful owns its facilities; Printify depends on which print provider you choose. Order samples either way.
- Shipping consistency: a Printify provider change can change your shipping cost and delivery time; Printful's rates are uniform.
- Margins vs volume: a dollar or two of base-cost difference compounds fast at volume — which is exactly what the calculator is for.
Toggle between providers on any product in the calculator to see the profit difference on your own pricing.