How to Price Handmade Products for Profit: A Margin Calculator for Makers and Etsy Sellers
Pricing too low is the fastest way for a small seller to lose money. The Profit Calculation Tool (profitCALC) works out the minimum viable price that covers your costs, platform fees and your target profit, live, as you type.
Who it is for
Makers, Etsy sellers and small businesses that need prices which cover every cost and protect their profit.
What it does
- Calculates the minimum viable price and a suggested retail guide
- Built-in presets for common selling platforms, plus a custom fee option
- Shows platform and card fees, net profit and markup, with a visual bar chart
- Results update instantly as you change costs, margins or fees
- Copy formatted results or print/save them to PDF for your records
How to use it
- Enter your per-item costs: materials, labor, shipping and overhead.
- Choose a selling platform or enter a custom platform fee, and set your target profit margin.
- Read the Minimum Viable Price and the suggested retail guide, and use the breakdown to see where the money goes.
Why a one-time, offline app
Every ItsMySoftware app is a single HTML file. You buy it once, download it, and open it in any modern web browser: no installation, no account and no monthly fee. It runs on your own device, so your data stays in your browser unless you choose to export it. Keep the file next to your work and open it whenever you need it, even without an internet connection.
Get Profit Calculation Tool
Profit Calculation Tool is currently $1.99, paid once. See Profit Calculation Tool in the store or browse all apps. Questions? Contact us: a human answers.