Premium Feature | Available to Platinum & Diamond Plan Sellers
What is Printify?
Printify is a print-on-demand platform that lets you create and sell custom products without managing inventory or shipping orders yourself.
When connected to Big Cartel, Printify helps you:
- Create custom products
- Sync products to your shop
- Automatically send orders to production
- Ship products directly to customers
Printify works with a global network of print providers that produce and fulfill products after a customer places an order.
What Printify can help you do
With Printify connected to your Big Cartel shop, you can:
- Sell custom print-on-demand products
- Launch products without buying inventory upfront
- Automatically send orders to fulfillment
- Customize products with your own artwork and branding
- Expand your product catalog quickly
- Offer apparel, accessories, home goods, stickers, and more
Printify handles production and shipping so you can focus on creating and marketing your products.
Did you know? Print-on-demand businesses eliminate the financial risk of unsold inventory with no upfront investment in stock or storage costs. While traditional inventory models may offer higher per-unit margins, print-on-demand provides significantly lower business risk and allows for sustainable, waste-free production since items are only made after they're ordered.
Printify pricing
Printify offers a free plan that includes:
- Unlimited product designs
- Product publishing
- Order fulfillment access
Paid plans unlock additional benefits like:
- Product discounts
- Expanded store support
- Additional branding and business tools
Printify product and shipping costs vary depending on the product and print provider you choose.
Big Cartel plan requirements
A paid Big Cartel plan is required to connect and use the Printify integration.
What syncs between Big Cartel and Printify
Once connected, Printify can sync:
- Products
- Product variants
- Product images
- Pricing
- Orders
Orders placed in your Big Cartel shop can automatically be sent to Printify for production and fulfillment.
What doesn’t sync
The integration does not sync:
- Existing Big Cartel products created outside Printify
- Historical orders
- Inventory from external suppliers
- Custom checkout or tax settings
Some fulfillment settings and shipping options are managed directly in Printify.
Key features
Print-on-demand fulfillment
Products are only printed after customers place orders, so you don’t need to purchase inventory upfront.
Product catalog access
Choose from a large catalog of customizable products including:
- T-shirts
- Hoodies
- Stickers
- Mugs
- Posters
- Tote bags
- Home goods
- Accessories
Product customization
Upload your own artwork and customize product designs directly inside Printify.
Automatic order fulfillment
Orders placed through Big Cartel can automatically flow into Printify for production and shipping.
Global print provider network
Choose from multiple print providers based on:
- Product availability
- Pricing
- Shipping speed
- Fulfillment location
Branding tools
Customize packaging inserts, branding, and product presentation depending on your selected Printify plan and provider.
Common use cases
Launch a clothing brand
Create and sell custom apparel without managing inventory.
Sell art and illustrations
Turn your artwork into posters, stickers, apparel, and accessories.
Test new product ideas
Launch new products without large upfront production costs.
Expand your catalog quickly
Offer more products without handling manufacturing or storage.
Automate fulfillment
Let Printify handle printing and shipping directly to customers.
FAQs
Is Printify free?
Yes. Printify offers a free plan that includes product creation and order fulfillment tools.
Paid plans unlock additional features and discounts.
Do I need coding experience?
No. Printify can be connected and managed without coding knowledge.
Do I need a paid Big Cartel plan?
Yes. A paid Big Cartel plan is required to connect and use the Printify integration.
Who handles shipping?
Printify’s print providers handle production and shipping after orders are placed.
Can I choose different print providers?
Yes. You can select from multiple providers based on pricing, location, product availability, and shipping speed.
Need Help?
Our support team is here to help you succeed with your Printify integration. If you encounter any issues or have questions about setup, don't hesitate to reach out through our support center.
For Printify-specific questions about products, printing, or fulfillment, you can also contact Printify's support team directly from your Printify account.