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3D Printing Pricing Guides
5 practical guides with worked examples and real numbers — each one pairs with the free 3D Printing Cost Calculator.
A 3D print's price has to cover more than filament: electricity, printer wear, failed prints, post-processing and your time all count. These guides explain what a printer costs to run per hour, how to price and quote jobs — per gram, per hour or cost-plus — whether resin or filament prints cost more, and what to know before selling prints on Etsy, including model licences. Use the 3D print pricing calculator to price your own jobs.
Can You Sell 3D Prints on Etsy? Fees, Model Licenses and Pricing
Before you list a 3D print, check two things: whether you're allowed to sell that model, and whether your price survives Etsy's fees.
Hamza Iqbal
4 min read
Resin vs Filament: Which 3D Printing Method Costs More Per Print?
Resin often costs more than filament per print — but mostly because of the washing and curing, not the resin.
Hamza Iqbal
4 min read
How to Quote 3D Printing Jobs: Per Gram vs Per Hour vs Cost-Plus
Per-gram and per-hour quotes are fast but blind to your time. Here's how to quote jobs so every one is worth taking.
Hamza Iqbal
4 min read
How Much to Charge for 3D Prints: A Cost-Based Pricing Guide
Filament is usually the smallest part of what a 3D print costs you. Here's how to price everything else in.
Hamza Iqbal
5 min read
What Does a 3D Printer Cost to Run Per Hour? Electricity, Wear and Filament
Electricity is the cost people worry about most — and usually the smallest. Here's what a printer hour really costs.
Hamza Iqbal
4 min read