Compare POD profits across platforms.
Enter your retail price and base costs for up to three platforms. See profit and margin side-by-side to pick the best platform for your designs.
POD platform comparison calculator
Enter your retail price and each platform's base cost. Results update as you type.
Base cost isn't everything
A $1-2 difference in base cost can be offset by higher return rates, slower fulfillment, or lower print quality. Track your refund rate per platform and factor that into the true cost comparison.
Print quality matters
Customer reviews, repeat purchases, and word-of-mouth all depend on the physical product. Run test orders from each platform before committing. Quality differences that don't show in the calculator can make or break your store's reputation.
Shipping speed comparison
- SPOD: 48-hr production, fast US ship
- Printful: 2-7 business days to ship
- Printify: Varies by print provider
- Gooten: 3-8 business days typical
Add digital products alongside your POD store.
Digital downloads have zero base cost, no shipping, and 100% margin after platform fees. CareerKit Digital offers templates and guides for creators who want to diversify beyond POD.