Catalog Printing Prices Compared
What does it really cost to print custom catalogs? We compared prices for 8-page and 12-page, 8.5" × 11" full-color catalogs using 100 lb Gloss Text with a self-cover at quantities from 100 to 5,000.
What We Compared
Price comparisons are only useful when the products being compared are reasonably similar. We did not compare a small booklet from one printer with a full-size catalog from another.
- Finished Size: 8.5" × 11"
- Page Counts: 8 pages and 12 pages
- Paper: 100 lb Gloss Text
- Cover: Self-cover
- Printing: Full color
- Quantities: 100, 250, 500, 1,000, 2,500 and 5,000
- Printers: Bright Print Works, UPrinting, PrintRunner and Printing for Less
8-Page Catalog Printing Prices Compared
First, here is the price comparison for an 8-page, 8.5" × 11" catalog printed on 100 lb Gloss Text with a self-cover.
| Printer | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1,000 | 2,500 | 5,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Print Works | $248 | $508 | $788 | $948 | $1,388 | $1,888 |
| UPrinting | $365.86 | $541.00 | $825.55 | $1,003.30 | $1,546.25 | $2,181.00 |
| PrintRunner | $568.17 | $854.25 | $907.80 | $1,023.30 | $1,424.75 | $1,903.50 |
| Printing for Less | $346.87 | $518.79 | $805.31 | $1,378.36 | $3,097.51 | $5,962.76 |
From 100 catalogs at $248 through 5,000 catalogs at $1,888, Bright Print Works had the lowest listed price in every 8-page quantity compared.
If you are specifically shopping for an 8-page catalog, see How Much Does It Cost to Print an 8-Page Catalog?
12-Page Catalog Printing Prices Compared
Next, we compared the same printers using a 12-page, 8.5" × 11" catalog on 100 lb Gloss Text with a self-cover.
| Printer | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1,000 | 2,500 | 5,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Print Works | $328 | $628 | $988 | $1,288 | $1,888 | $2,688 |
| UPrinting | $472.60 | $697.40 | $1,066.50 | $1,356.00 | $2,058.50 | $2,954.00 |
| PrintRunner | $794.43 | $1,241.68 | $1,320.85 | $1,785.80 | $2,106.25 | $2,856.00 |
| Printing for Less | $485.20 | $758.43 | $1,213.80 | $2,124.55 | $4,856.80 | $9,410.55 |
Bright Print Works started at $328 for 100 12-page catalogs and remained the lowest listed price in this comparison through 5,000 catalogs at $2,688.
For a quantity-by-quantity look at this configuration, read How Much Does It Cost to Print a 12-Page Catalog?
How Much Can Catalog Printing Prices Vary?
Quite a bit. Even when catalog specifications are kept similar, the printer you choose can make a substantial difference in the final printing price.
Bright Print Works was $320.17 lower than the highest listed price in this quantity comparison.
Bright Print Works was $836.55 lower than the highest listed price in this quantity comparison.
Compare the Cost Per Catalog, Too
For larger print runs, cost per piece can be just as important as the total order price.
5,000 8-page catalogs: $1,888 at Bright Print Works — approximately 38¢ each.
5,000 12-page catalogs: $2,688 at Bright Print Works — approximately 54¢ each.
Make Sure You Are Comparing the Same Catalog
A lower number means little if one quote is for a different size, page count, paper stock or cover configuration.
Before comparing catalog printing quotes, check:
- Finished catalog size
- Total page count
- Paper type and weight
- Self-cover or separate cover
- Full-color specifications
- Binding method
- Quantity
- Any additional charges included at checkout
Need the General Catalog Cost Guide?
If you are still figuring out how page count, paper, quantity and binding affect pricing, start with How Much Does Catalog Printing Cost?
Not Sure Whether You Need 8 Pages, 12 Pages or More?
Price matters, but the catalog still needs enough room to do its job. Before choosing a page count simply because it costs less, read How Many Pages Should a Printed Catalog Have?
Paper affects both price and how the finished catalog looks and feels.
Best Paper for Catalog Printing →The best binding depends partly on page count, presentation and how the catalog will be used.
Saddle Stitch vs. Perfect Bound Catalogs →Compare more than physical distance. Price, specifications, print quality and delivery all matter when choosing a catalog printer. Read Catalog Printing Near Me: Where to Get Custom Catalogs Printed.
Businesses and organizations in Central Florida can see our dedicated Catalog Printing in Orlando, FL guide.
Preparing Your Catalog for Printing
Once you have chosen your page count, quantity, paper and binding, the artwork still needs to be prepared for the finished printed piece.
Before placing your order, see How to Design a Catalog for Printing.
If another printer gives you a lower written quote for a comparable printing job with comparable specifications, Bright Print Works will beat that price by 10%.
Compare apples to apples — then let us beat the price.
See Our Lowest Price Guarantee →Frequently Asked Questions
Which printer had the lowest catalog prices in this comparison?
How much does it cost to print 1,000 8-page catalogs?
How much does it cost to print 1,000 12-page catalogs?
Custom catalog printing for businesses and organizations — backed by the Bright Print Works Lowest Price Guarantee.
SHOP CUSTOM CATALOG PRINTINGMore Catalog Printing Resources
- How Much Does Catalog Printing Cost?
- How Much Does It Cost to Print an 8-Page Catalog?
- How Much Does It Cost to Print a 12-Page Catalog?
- Catalog Printing Near Me: Where to Get Custom Catalogs Printed
- Catalog Printing in Orlando, FL
- Saddle Stitch vs. Perfect Bound Catalogs: Which Should You Choose?
- How Many Pages Should a Printed Catalog Have?
- Best Paper for Catalog Printing: Text & Cover Stock Explained
- How to Design a Catalog for Printing