Choose your plan
Start free. Upgrade when your print volume makes the subscription worthwhile — Forge pays for itself at around 7 keyrings a month.
Starter
No commitment — pay as you go
Shipping
Actual cost
Dispatch
1–3 working days
Forge
For regular sellers and side hustlers
Shipping
Actual carrier rate
Dispatch
1–3 working days
Pays for itself at ~100g PLA/month — around 7 keyrings or 2 phone stands
Start ForgeStudio
For small businesses and high-volume sellers
Shipping
Actual carrier rate
Dispatch
Priority 1-day
Pays for itself at ~250g PLA/month — around 5 phone stands or 2 planters
Start StudioFull rate card — all materials, all plans
All prices are per gram of filament printed. Colour choice does not affect the rate — all 20+ PLA colours are identical in price.
| Starter (free) | Forge (£9.99/mo) | Studio (£24.99/mo) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLA20+ colours, same price each | £0.08/g | £0.07/g−12% | £0.06/g−25% |
| PETGStronger, water-resistant | £0.10/g | £0.09/g−10% | £0.08/g−20% |
| TPUFlexible, rubber-like | £0.09/g | £0.08/g−11% | £0.07/g−22% |
| Shipping | Actual cost | Actual cost | Actual cost |
| Dispatch | 1–3 working days | 1–3 working days | Priority 1-day |
What does it cost to print common items?
All prices below use PLA. Weights are estimates — your exact cost is calculated from your file at upload. Selling prices are typical UK Etsy/Vinted rates for original designs, before platform fees.
| Item | Weight | Starter | Forge | Studio | Typical sell price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔑 Keyring / bag charm | ~15g | £1.20 | £1.05 | £0.90 | £8–14 |
| 📎 Cable clip set (×5) | ~25g | £2.00 | £1.75 | £1.50 | £7–12 |
| 🐾 Pet name tag | ~10g | £0.80 | £0.70 | £0.60 | £8–15 |
| 📱 Phone stand | ~45g | £3.60 | £3.15 | £2.70 | £10–18 |
| 💍 Geometric earrings (pair) | ~8g | £0.64 | £0.56 | £0.48 | £10–20 |
| 🪝 Wall hook set (×3) | ~60g | £4.80 | £4.20 | £3.60 | £12–20 |
| 🌿 Geometric planter | ~90g | £7.20 | £6.30 | £5.40 | £16–28 |
| 🎧 Headphone stand | ~130g | £10.40 | £9.10 | £7.80 | £22–35 |
| 🎲 Dice tower | ~120g | £9.60 | £8.40 | £7.20 | £25–45 |
| 🖼️ Lithophane (A5) | ~40g | £3.20 | £2.80 | £2.40 | £15–35 |
| 🍪 Cookie cutter set (×3) | ~30g | £2.40 | £2.10 | £1.80 | £8–16 |
| 🏷️ Custom name sign | ~60g | £4.80 | £4.20 | £3.60 | £14–28 |
Quality settings and cost
The per-gram rate is identical across all quality settings. The only exception is Strong — which uses more filament due to higher infill, adding to the weight-based cost.
| Setting | Layer height | Infill | Best for | Cost impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draft | 0.3mm | 15% | Prototypes, internal use | Marginally less material |
| Standard | 0.2mm | 20% | Most retail products — default setting | Base rate |
| Quality | 0.1mm | 20% | Jewellery, lithophanes, fine detail | Same material, longer print time |
| Strong | 0.2mm | 40% | Structural parts, gaming accessories | +25–40% material (high infill) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does 3D printing cost at Printhaus?+
From £0.08/g for PLA on the free Starter plan, £0.07/g on Forge (£9.99/month), and £0.06/g on Studio (£24.99/month). A keyring (~15g) costs £1.20 on Starter or £0.90 on Studio. A phone stand (~45g) costs £3.60 on Starter or £2.70 on Studio.
Does Printhaus have a free plan?+
Yes. Starter is completely free — no monthly fee, no setup cost, no minimum order. You pay £0.08/g for PLA and actual shipping cost.
What is included in Forge?+
Forge costs £9.99/month. You get PLA at £0.07/g (12.5% off), PETG at £0.09/g (25% off), TPU at £0.13/g (19% off). Shipping is billed at the actual Royal Mail or Evri rate — no shipping subsidies.
What is included in Studio?+
Studio costs £24.99/month. You get PLA at £0.06/g (25% off), PETG at £0.08/g (33% off), TPU at £0.11/g (31% off), priority 1-day dispatch, and dedicated support. Shipping is billed at the actual carrier rate — no padding.
How much does it cost to print a keyring?+
A standard keyring weighs ~15g. Starter: £1.20. Forge: £1.05. Studio: £0.90.
Does colour affect the price?+
No. All 20+ colours of PLA cost the same per gram on every plan.
What is the minimum order?+
No minimum on any plan. Order a single item with no setup fees.
How does quality setting affect cost?+
Draft and Standard use similar filament amounts. Quality uses the same as Standard but takes longer — no cost difference. Strong uses ~25–40% more filament due to higher infill, which increases the weight-based cost proportionally.
See your exact price before you order
Upload your STL or 3MF file and get an instant price — across all three plans — before you commit to anything.