Printify presets · 2026 Indian fees incl. GST

Printify profit calculator for Indian Etsy sellers

Etsy takes its fees plus GST from the payout. Printify takes its cut from your card. This is the number that is actually yours.

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How much profit do you make with Printify on Etsy India?

On a classic tee sold at ₹2,250 with free shipping: Etsy takes about ₹362.58 in fees including GST, Printify charges about ₹1,185 for shirt and shipping, and you keep roughly ₹702, a 31% margin. From an Offsite Ad, your take drops to about ₹384.

You actually keep
Listing fee
Transaction fee (6.5%)
Payment processing
Regulatory operating fee (0.29%)
Offsite Ads fee (0%)
GST on Etsy fees (18%)
POD base + shipping cost
Total taken from the sale

Price it right the first time

To hit your 40% target margin, charge:

Includes 18% GST on Etsy fees and the 0.29% regulatory operating fee. Listing fee is billed as $0.20 USD.

Where the money goes on an Indian Printify order

A ₹2,250 sale splits three ways. The buyer pays Etsy, Etsy removes its fees plus GST and deposits the rest, and Printify bills you separately for production and shipping. Neither side shows you the other one's cut.

LineAmountWho takes it
Buyer pays₹2,250.00Etsy checkout
Etsy fees incl. GST− ₹362.58Etsy
Etsy payout to you₹1,887.42Your bank
Classic tee base + shipping− ₹1,185.00Printify
Your true profit₹702.42 (31.2%)You

The two charges never appear on the same statement, which is why sellers who feel busy can still be broke. Run your five best sellers through the calculator with their real Printify costs; the answer is often surprising.

How do I raise Printify margins without raising prices?

Switch print providers inside Printify. The same Bella+Canvas tee can differ by ₹80 to ₹170 between providers, and shipping rates differ too. The cheapest provider with a 9+ rating is usually indistinguishable to the buyer.

Consider Premium at volume. Up to 20% off base costs for a flat monthly fee starts paying off around 15 orders a month. Below that threshold it eats margin instead of adding it.

Sell heavier carts. Two shirts in one order pay one listing fee and often one combined shipping rate, while the percentage fees stay flat. Bundles raise margin per order more reliably than price hikes.

Printify questions Indian Etsy sellers ask

How much does Printify really cost per shirt in India?
For the classic tee most sellers start with, Printify's base cost is roughly $9.50 USD and shipping about $4.75 USD, around ₹1,185 converted, per order. Premium tees run higher. Rates vary by print provider inside Printify, so check your product page; the presets above use typical 2026 figures converted to rupees and every field is editable.
Why doesn't my Printify cost show up in my Etsy payout?
Because Printify never touches your Etsy balance. Etsy deposits the order minus its fees and GST, and Printify separately charges your card for the base cost and shipping. Your real profit is Etsy payout minus the Printify charge, which is exactly the gap this calculator closes.
What is a good profit margin for Printify on Etsy India?
Aim for 30% to 50% after Etsy fees, GST on fees and Printify costs. Below 20%, one Offsite Ads order or one reprint request makes the sale a loss. On a classic tee costing about ₹1,185, that means charging roughly ₹2,200 for 30% or ₹2,680 for 40%, before modelling Offsite Ads.
Is Printify Premium worth it for Indian Etsy sellers?
Printify Premium is a flat monthly plan (about $29 USD) that cuts base costs by up to 20% on most products. On the classic tee it saves roughly ₹160 per shirt. It pays for itself at around 15 orders a month; below that, stay on the free plan and price with the standard base cost.
Should I use Printify's shipping or charge my own on Etsy?
Printify charges you its fixed shipping rate per product regardless of what you charge the buyer. Most sellers set the Etsy listing to free shipping and fold the shipping cost into the item price, because Etsy's search favours free-shipping listings and every percentage fee applies to shipping charges anyway.
Printify vs Printful: which leaves more profit on Etsy India?
On most staple products Printify is cheaper by ₹250 to ₹400 per item, which goes straight to your margin. Printful counters with tighter quality control and better branding options. If you compete on price, Printify usually wins; if you compete on brand, Printful can justify its cost. Run both in the calculator with your actual product to compare.