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Break-Even Calculator for Print-on-Demand Sellers

POD margins are thin — see your real per-item profit after base + print + fees, how many to sell to break even, your runway with & without a salary, and when you profit. Everything updates as you type.

Team & overhead (monthly)

Team pay — total $/mo

Employer payroll tax / benefits % (0 for owner draws)

Fixed overhead — total $/mo

Your products

Contribution/unit = price − (price × fee% + fee $) − per-unit cost. Fees + costs are pre-filled for this niche — edit to match your platform and products.

Runway (optional)

Cash on hand ($)

Current NET revenue $/mo (after fees)

Monthly burn — cover costs: · cover costs + salaries:

Product	Contribution/unit	Units/mo → cover costs	Units/mo → costs + salaries

Blended basket (equal units across your products): units/mo to cover costs + salaries (≈ each).

Runway:

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This is a planning estimate — not tax, accounting, or investment advice. "Units to break even" assumes selling only that product; the blended row assumes equal units. No data leaves your browser.

This free calculator shows print-on-demand sellers exactly how many sales it takes to break even and start making a profit — after your real costs, fees, and pricing.

Frequently asked questions

Are Printful or Printify fees fixed or variable?

Variable — the base product and print cost apply to every order, so enter them as the per-unit cost. Only recurring tools or subscriptions are fixed overhead.

How do I calculate break-even for print-on-demand sellers?

Divide your fixed monthly costs by your profit per sale (your price minus the cost and platform fees of each sale). This calculator does the math for you and shows the month you turn a profit.

Is this calculator free to use?

Yes. It runs free in your browser with no account, and your numbers never leave your device. A more detailed downloadable Excel and Google Sheets version is available if you want to keep working offline.