What is Print on Demand?

Print on Demand (POD) is a dropshipping business model where products are printed only after a customer places an order, allowing you to run an e-commerce business without stocking inventory. 

Unlike traditional manufacturing, there is no need for large upfront investments or bulk orders. On Printify, your chosen Print Provider produces and ships each order directly to your customer once it's placed, so you only pay for what actually sells.

How does Print on Demand compare to traditional printing?

Traditional methods like screen printing often require buying in bulk to keep per-unit costs down, which means carrying financial risk on anything that doesn't sell. Print on demand removes that risk. 

Printify uses printing methods like direct-to-garment (DTG) and all-over printing (AOP) to produce high-quality, one-off items only after a customer makes a purchase. That means no upfront inventory costs, no unsold stock to manage, and more room to focus on design and growing your brand instead of managing a warehouse.

What does Printify do?

Printify connects your online store to a global network of Print Providers who manufacture and ship each order on demand, handling production and fulfillment so you can focus on design, marketing, and sales. 

Does Printify cost anything to use?

No, using Printify is free. You can create an account, connect your store, and use the Product Creator to design products without any upfront fees. You only pay for production and shipping once an order actually comes in. 

If you want to save more per sale as you scale, Printify Premium offers discounted production costs for a subscription fee.

To learn how to price your products and calculate profit, see How much will I make per sale?