Research notes
Honest POD margin research
Numbers, methodology, and source dates — never marketing claims. New posts are added as the underlying calculator data is verified.
2026-05-26 · 8 min read
How much profit do print-on-demand sellers actually make? (2026 benchmarks)
POD seller net margins range from 8% (newcomers under $500/mo) to 31% (top 5%). The methodology, the data, and the chart most calculators won't show you.
2026-05-26 · 6 min read
Printful vs Printify Profit Calculator: Multi-Currency Side-by-Side (2026)
Same product, both vendors, four currencies. The only side-by-side POD profit comparison that itemizes Etsy / Shopify fees in USD, EUR, GBP, and JPY.
2026-06-02 · 7 min read
Printful vs Printify vs Gelato vs Merch by Amazon: 2026 Profit Comparison
Four POD vendors, same product, same retail price. The first head-to-head that includes Gelato (best for EU sellers) and Merch by Amazon (royalty model, no upfront cost).
2026-06-09 · 5 min read
Etsy POD Seller Fees Explained: Every Fee, Every Percentage (2026)
Listing fee, transaction fee, payment processing, offsite ads — every Etsy fee a POD seller pays in 2026, with worked examples in USD, EUR, GBP, and JPY.
2026-06-12 · 7 min read
How to Price Print-on-Demand Products (2026 Strategy Guide)
A pricing framework that survives Etsy fees, currency conversion, and offsite ads. The 5-step formula that turns POD newcomers into profitable side-hustles.
2026-06-15 · 5 min read
Is Printful Plus / Pro Worth It? (2026 Break-Even Analysis)
Printful Plus is $9/mo, Pro is $29/mo. We do the math: at what monthly order volume does each subscription pay for itself?