Comparing Your Print Options

Bulk Printing

Print On Demand 

• Products are printed in large quantities and delivered to the creator, who handles storage and distribution.

• Products are printed upon order placement and delivered directly to customers. 

• Lower cost per unit for large quantities
• Best for large print runs
• Complete control over inventory and shipping
• A variety of customisation options are available

• No upfront costs 
• No inventory management 
• No risk of unsold stock
• No minimum order quantity
• No bulk purchasing
• Competitively priced
• Automatic order fulfilment 
• Eco-friendly print option 

Cons

• Storage space required
• Higher upfront costs
• Labour-intensive
• Risk of unsold stock

• Less intervention in handling and product monitoring
• Limited products and specifications available

• Bulk printing is for those with predictable demand who can manage storage and logistics.

• POD is for those who want to monetise their products and prefer a hands-off approach. 
• Suitable for those who want to test the market with new products. 
• Unlike other POD platforms, Mixam provides a shareable product URL and landing page, allowing publishers to sell directly without relying on a marketplace.

• Activity Books
• Booklets
• Catalogues
• Comic Books
• Cookbooks

• Cookbooks
• Graphic Novels
• Hardcover Books
• Journals
• Lookbooks

• Magazines
• Paperback Books
• Perfect-Bound (PUR) Booklets
• Zines

Paperback

Hardcover

• Pages are bound to the spine using adhesive and attached to a flexible, slightly thicker paper cover. Also known as a softcover, perfect binding creates a rectangular spine.

• Pages are bound to a spine with adhesive and encased in durable, rigid cardboard covers, typically wrapped in printed paper.

• Cost-effective to produce and sell
• Compact, lightweight and portable with some flexibility
• Fast turnaround times
• Low shipping costs

• High durability
• High aesthetic appeal
• High-perceived value
• Higher profit margin potential

• Lower durability
• Susceptible to damage over time
• Lower profit margin

• Higher production costs due to material and labour expenses
• Longer turnaround times
• Higher shipping costs

• Ideal for everyday reading and mass-market distribution.

• Ideal for keepsakes, special editions or gifts.