How Much Does Catalog Printing Cost?
Catalog printing costs depend on page count, quantity, paper, finished size, binding and other specifications. To make the numbers useful, we are using real Bright Print Works pricing for full-size 8.5" × 11", full-color catalogs printed on 100 lb Gloss Text with a self-cover.
Real Catalog Printing Prices
Generic price ranges are not especially helpful when you are actually trying to budget a printing job. Here are Bright Print Works prices for two common full-size catalog configurations.
These examples use 8.5" × 11" finished size, full-color printing and 100 lb Gloss Text with a self-cover.
| Catalog | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1,000 | 2,500 | 5,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Pages | $248 | $508 | $788 | $948 | $1,388 | $1,888 |
| 12 Pages | $328 | $628 | $988 | $1,288 | $1,888 | $2,688 |
The More You Print, the Lower the Cost Per Catalog
Total price is only part of the story. For businesses ordering larger quantities, cost per catalog can be the more useful number.
That's approximately 38¢ per catalog.
That's approximately 54¢ per catalog.
This is why it is important to compare not only the total job price but also how much each finished catalog costs at the quantity your business actually needs.
How Much Does It Cost to Print an 8-Page Catalog?
At Bright Print Works, 100 full-size 8-page catalogs using the specifications above are $248. At 1,000 copies, the price is $948, and 5,000 are $1,888.
We break down every quantity from 100 through 5,000 in How Much Does It Cost to Print an 8-Page Catalog?
How Much Does It Cost to Print a 12-Page Catalog?
Need more room for products, services, photographs or company information? Using the same finished size and paper configuration, 100 12-page catalogs are $328, 1,000 are $1,288, and 5,000 are $2,688.
See the complete pricing breakdown in How Much Does It Cost to Print a 12-Page Catalog?
What Determines the Cost of Catalog Printing?
Two catalogs can look similar but have very different printing costs. These are some of the specifications that can affect your final price.
Larger print runs generally reduce the cost per finished catalog.
An 8-page catalog requires less printing and paper than a comparable 12-page or larger catalog.
The dimensions of the finished catalog affect paper usage, production and overall pricing.
Paper type and weight affect both the feel of the catalog and its printing cost.
A self-cover uses the same paper throughout, while other catalog configurations may use a different stock for the cover.
Saddle stitch, perfect binding and other binding choices can change both the appearance and cost of the finished catalog.
How Many Pages Should Your Catalog Have?
More pages are not automatically better. Your catalog needs enough space to present the products, services, photographs and information your customer needs without creating unnecessary pages just to make the piece larger.
If you are still planning the piece, read How Many Pages Should a Printed Catalog Have?
Does Catalog Paper Affect the Price?
Yes. Paper is part of both the price and the customer experience. A catalog intended for a short promotion may have different paper requirements from a premium product catalog designed to remain in a customer's office for months.
Before choosing, see Best Paper for Catalog Printing: Text & Cover Stock Explained
What About Saddle Stitch vs. Perfect Bound?
Binding affects how a catalog looks, feels and functions. Saddle stitching is widely used for booklet-style catalogs, while perfect binding creates a different finished appearance and is commonly considered for thicker publications.
We compare the two in Saddle Stitch vs. Perfect Bound Catalogs: Which Should You Choose?
How Do Bright Print Works Catalog Prices Compare?
We compared Bright Print Works pricing with catalog prices from UPrinting, PrintRunner and Printing for Less using comparable 8.5" × 11", 100 lb Gloss Text self-cover specifications.
Based on the prices reviewed, Bright Print Works had the lowest listed price at every quantity compared for both the 8-page and 12-page configurations, from 100 through 5,000 catalogs.
Rather than crowd this guide with another large table, we put the full printer-by-printer comparison in Catalog Printing Prices Compared.
Your catalog printer does not necessarily need to be down the street. Compare printing specifications, quality, pricing and delivery before deciding where to order. See Catalog Printing Near Me: Where to Get Custom Catalogs Printed.
Businesses and organizations in Central Florida can also read our dedicated guide to Catalog Printing in Orlando, FL.
Designing the Catalog Before You Print
Page count, photography, product organization, typography and the overall layout all influence how effectively customers can use the finished catalog. Planning those elements before printing can also help you avoid unnecessary pages and last-minute artwork problems.
When you are preparing the artwork, read How to Design a Catalog for Printing.
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SHOP CUSTOM CATALOG PRINTINGMore Catalog Printing Resources
- Catalog Printing Prices Compared
- 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