Maker MarginCOGS clarity for Etsy and Shopify makers
For Etsy and small Shopify makers

Stop guessing what each product actually earns.

Maker Margin gives batch-based sellers one operational view of materials, labor, packaging, fees, and real per-item profit. The first screen is the math you need before you touch your price.

1 screenfor unit cost, fees, and profit before you change a listing.
2 channelsto compare Etsy fee drag against Shopify checkout economics.
No spreadsheetsonce your first workspace is saved and refresh-stable.
Try the margin math
Compare price, batch cost, labor, packaging, and marketplace fees before you touch your listing price.
True unit cost
$16.30
$11.70
Profit per item
41.8%
Margin
Batch profit at 18 units: $210.60. Save a sample workspace to compare Etsy and Shopify channel fee pressure.
Why makers use it

Built for batch sellers, not accountants.

The dashboard keeps the workflow narrow: know your cost, compare your channels, and spot listings that only look profitable.

Material cost shifts

Adjust wax, oils, findings, or packaging and see the unit cost move immediately.

Batch-aware margins

Estimate profit across a production run instead of trusting one-off spreadsheet cells.

Channel fee clarity

Show how Etsy and Shopify fees change what “good margin” really means for the same product.

Use it when

The pricing question is operational, not theoretical.

Maker Margin is for shops that already sell, reorder, and ship — but still need a faster answer than reopening a spreadsheet every time costs change.

Suppliers raised your packaging cost

Update one line item and see whether your bestselling SKU still clears your target floor.

You are deciding between Etsy and Shopify

Compare fee drag side by side before you move traffic or run a promotion.

You need a floor before wholesale or seasonal pricing

Use the sample workspace to pressure-test your assumptions before a big batch run.

What the first dashboard answers

Know what changed, what margin you still have, and what to do next.

The activation screen is intentionally narrow: one listing snapshot, one margin read, and one action list you can use on the same day.

Unit costMaterials, labor, packaging, and fees in one stable per-item view.
Margin healthA fast percentage read so you know whether the current price still works.
Next actionSpecific prompts to adjust assumptions before your next reorder or pricing change.
A real first run

Walk the same flow your customers will use.

Create a cookie-backed workspace, land in the dashboard, and start from a personalized sample listing so value is visible in under 30 seconds.

FAQ

Questions a working maker asks before switching tools.

Does it replace bookkeeping?

No. It is the pre-bookkeeping margin layer you use before changing a product price or approving a restock.

How fast do I see value?

Immediately after signup you land on a saved sample workspace that shows cost, margin, and actions without setup friction.

Who is it best for?

Makers selling candles, soap, jewelry, cosmetics, and other batch-made goods with real material and fee variability.

Starter $19/month · Studio $39/month
Made for candle, soap, jewelry, and cosmetics makers who need margin clarity.