Printful Profit Margin Calculator

Printful can be profitable if you price correctly. Target 40–60% margins. A t-shirt costing $12.95 from Printful should retail for $25–$35 for healthy margins after platform fees.

Printify is generally 20–30% cheaper than Printful for the same products because it connects you to multiple print providers. Printful has more consistent quality control and better branding/white-labeling options.

You don't need a business license to start with Printful, but you'll need to collect and remit sales tax in states where you have nexus. As you scale, forming an LLC and getting a resale certificate can save money on Printful's base costs.