Print On Demand · true cost · Updated September 2026
The true cost of print on demand
What you'll actually pay. Of the 9 print on demand tools we track, 4 price on a basis this column cannot carry. Here's every tool's entry price and its hidden-cost flags — each linked to its sourced record.
The hidden-cost picture
- Not priced monthly: 4 publish a figure on another basis — usage rates, non-USD, or annual-only.
- Cheapest published: Gelato from $19.99/mo.
- No overage or setup fee: Gelato, Printful, Sellfy, Apliiq, ….
As of · re-verified with each catalog refresh
Print On Demand — entry price & hidden-cost flags
| Tool | Entry price | Usage overages | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelato | $19.99/mo | — | — |
| Printful | $24.99/mo | — | — |
| Sellfy | $29/mo | — | — |
| Apliiq | $29.99/mo | — | — |
| Printify | $39/mo | — | — |
| Gooten | quote-only | — | — |
| Redbubble | quote-only | — | — |
| SPOD (Spreadshirt POD) | quote-only | — | — |
| Teelaunch | quote-only | — | — |
Prices and fee terms re-verified with each catalog refresh. Last catalog update 2026-09-05. "Quote-only" means the vendor publishes no self-serve price.
Frequently asked questions
Does print on demand have hidden fees?
Across the 9 print on demand tools we track: 4 price on a basis this column cannot carry. As of 2026-09-05.
What is the cheapest print on demand with published pricing?
Gelato, from $19.99/mo. Verified 2026-09-03.