Custom Sticker Printing: Real Prices, Real Specs
Die-cut vinyl stickers starting at $0.49 each. A 50-pack of 3 inch die-cut stickers runs about $40. Bulk pricing drops to $0.06 per sticker at 1,000+. Every sticker is printed on 3.4 mil waterproof vinyl with UV lamination, rated for 5+ years outdoor wear. Production runs 3 to 5 business days, rush available. Free shipping over $75.
How much do custom stickers cost?
Custom vinyl stickers start at $0.49 each at the 25-piece minimum. A 50-pack of 3 inch die-cut stickers is roughly $40. At 500 pieces the order lands around $115. Bulk pricing drops as low as $0.06 per sticker at high volumes. Every sticker is the same premium 3.4 mil waterproof vinyl with UV lamination, regardless of quantity.
Shop Stickers by Type
All 10 sticker categories share the same premium vinyl construction and same pricing tiers. Pick by shape or finish:
Die-Cut Stickers
Cut to the exact outline of your logo or design. Premium look.
Holographic Stickers
Rainbow prismatic finish. Stands out at trade shows and product packaging.
Clear Stickers
Transparent vinyl. Logo appears to float on glass, bottles, windows.
QR Code Stickers
Static QR code linking to your menu, vCard, app download, or website.
Circle Stickers
Round vinyl stickers. The standard shape for logo and brand marks.
Square Stickers
Square vinyl stickers. Clean modern look for branding and packaging.
Rectangle Stickers
Product labels, address labels, name tags. Most common label shape.
Sticker Sheets
Multiple designs on one peel-and-stick sheet. Kiss-cut for easy peeling.
Sticker Labels
Adhesive labels for product packaging, bottles, food, retail.
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Our dedicated sticker brand. Same printing team, sticker-focused checkout.
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Die-Cut vs Kiss-Cut: What is the difference?
Both terms come up constantly. The difference is where the cut goes.
Die-cut: through the backing too
The cutter blade goes all the way through both the vinyl and the backing paper. You get individual stickers in the exact shape of the design, with no extra paper around them. Best for branded merch, single high-impact stickers, and anything you want to look professional sitting on a desk.
Kiss-cut: just the vinyl
The blade cuts only the vinyl, leaving the backing paper intact. The sticker sits on a rectangular backing card with a slight border around it. Easier to peel because the backing is bigger than the sticker. Best for sticker packs, giveaways, and sticker sheets with multiple designs.
- Die-cut: premium look, harder to peel, no border
- Kiss-cut: easier to peel, looks like a label, has a paper border
- Same price for both, same vinyl material
Where custom stickers actually get used
Three real-world contexts that drive most sticker orders. Pick the closest fit and the right material and shape choices follow naturally.
Laptops, water bottles, gear
Die-cut shapes in the brand color palette. People stick them on personal items and the brand gets passive exposure. Order 100 to 500 at a time, hand them out at events or include with shipments.
Bottles, jars, packaging
Clear vinyl on glass bottles, rectangle labels on product boxes, square stickers on retail tags. Waterproof vinyl handles the cooler, the dishwasher, the rain. Order in the 250 to 1,000 range for a product launch.
Booth giveaways, name badges, QR codes
Kiss-cut sticker sheets with multiple designs, plus QR code stickers that link to your booth page or vCard. Visitors take them home, your brand stays on their water bottle for years.
What the stickers are made of
Every sticker we print uses the same premium construction. No quality tiers, no "economy" version that fades in a year.
- Material: 3.4 mil premium vinyl (same vinyl used by StickerMule, Sticker Giant)
- Finish: UV-cured lamination over full-color print
- Waterproof: Yes. Survives dishwashers, car washes, rain.
- Outdoor durability: 5+ years before fading begins
- Scratch resistance: UV laminate protects ink layer
- Adhesive: Permanent acrylic, holds on metal, glass, plastic, painted surfaces
How to order: 5 steps, 10 minutes
1. Pick the shape
Die-cut to your logo outline, or a standard circle, square, or rectangle. Both look great, die-cut feels more premium.
2. Pick the size
Common sizes: 2 inch, 3 inch, 4 inch. Bigger reads better at a distance, smaller fits more places.
3. Upload your design
Vector files (AI, EPS, SVG, PDF) reproduce sharpest. PNG at 300 DPI works for raster art. We send a free digital proof before printing.
4. Pick the quantity
Minimum is 25. Pricing improves at 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000+ tiers.
5. Approve the proof, we print and ship
Production starts after you approve. Standard turnaround is 3 to 5 business days. Rush is 1 to 2 days.
Yes, they hold up outdoors
3.4 mil vinyl with UV lamination is rated for 5+ years of outdoor wear. The image below is a construction hardhat with die-cut stickers applied in real outdoor use.
Vinyl stickers in this application survive jobsite UV exposure, sweat, sunscreen, occasional impact, and weekly cleaning. After 18 months a typical outdoor sticker shows minor color shift on the highest UV-exposed face but stays fully legible and adhered.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do custom stickers cost?
Custom vinyl stickers start at $0.49 each at the 25-piece minimum. A 50-pack of 3 inch die-cut stickers is roughly $40 total. At 500 stickers the order lands around $115. Bulk pricing drops as low as $0.06 per sticker at 1,000+ piece orders. Pricing scales with size, quantity, and finish (holographic and clear are slight upcharges). Free shipping over $75.
What is the minimum order for custom stickers?
Our minimum is 25 stickers. That gets you to the $0.49 per sticker tier and is enough to test a design before committing to a large run. Volume discounts start kicking in at 50, then improve again at 100, 250, 500, and 1,000+ piece tiers. There is no setup fee on any order size.
Are custom stickers waterproof?
Yes. Every sticker is printed on 3.4 mil premium vinyl with a UV-cured laminate over the full-color print layer. They survive dishwashers, car washes, rain, snow, and direct sunlight. Outdoor durability is rated at 5+ years before the ink begins to fade. The adhesive is permanent acrylic that holds on metal, glass, plastic, and painted surfaces.
What is the difference between die-cut and kiss-cut stickers?
Die-cut stickers are cut all the way through both the vinyl and the backing paper, so you get an individual sticker in the exact shape of your design with no paper around it. Kiss-cut stickers are cut only through the vinyl, leaving the backing paper intact around the sticker. Kiss-cut is easier to peel because the backing is bigger than the sticker; die-cut looks more premium and is the standard for branded merch. Same vinyl material, same price.
How long does sticker printing take?
Standard production is 3 to 5 business days from approved proof to shipment. Rush production (1 to 2 business days) is available on most orders for an additional fee. US shipping adds 2 to 5 business days for ground delivery. Most US orders arrive within 7 to 10 business days total. Free shipping kicks in on orders over $75.
What is the best way to print custom stickers?
Professional UV-printed vinyl is the best way for quantities over 25. Home printers can print on sticker paper but the ink is not UV-cured, the paper is not waterproof, and the cut quality is rough. For a one-off prototype, a home printer works. For anything you want to last more than a few weeks or hand to other people, professional UV-printed vinyl on 3.4 mil stock is the correct call. The cost per sticker at 50+ pieces is lower than buying sticker paper and ink for your home printer.
What is the cheapest way to print stickers?
The cheapest per-sticker price comes from ordering in bulk. At the 25 piece minimum you pay around $0.49 each. At 1,000+ pieces the per-sticker price drops to about $0.06. If you only need 5 stickers right now, you are stuck paying more per piece because of the 25 minimum, but you can split a 25-pack across multiple designs (the kiss-cut sticker sheet format) to test multiple ideas without ordering 25 of each.
Is there a cheaper alternative to StickerMule?
Yes. Stickerine (our sister brand, same printing team) uses the same 3.4 mil premium vinyl and UV lamination as StickerMule, with similar production turnaround (3 to 5 days standard, 1 to 2 day rush). Per-sticker pricing is competitive at every quantity tier, especially in the 100 to 500 range where most business orders fall. The product is identical at the material level; the difference is the brand and the checkout flow.
What file format should I upload for a custom sticker?
Vector files reproduce sharpest because they scale to any size without pixelation. The preferred formats are AI, EPS, SVG, and PDF. PNG at 300 DPI or higher also works for raster artwork like photos or detailed illustrations. Avoid low-resolution PNG or JPG files copied from social media or website thumbnails. We send a free digital proof of your sticker before printing so you can confirm everything looks right.
Can I get clear stickers for glass bottles or windows?
Yes. Our clear vinyl stickers are printed on transparent stock so the design appears to float on the glass. The ink is still full color and waterproof, and the laminate still protects from scratching. Common applications are bottle labels, window decals, glassware branding, and signage where you want the surface behind the sticker to show through. Order from our clear stickers collection.
Are die-cut stickers waterproof?
Yes. All our die-cut stickers are printed on the same 3.4 mil waterproof vinyl with UV lamination as our other sticker formats. The die-cut process does not change the material; it only changes the shape of the final sticker. Die-cut stickers survive dishwashers, water bottles, outdoor wear, and weather just as well as standard rectangular or circle stickers.
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3.4 mil waterproof vinyl, 5+ year outdoor durability, free proof, $0.49 starting price, 25 minimum, free shipping over $75. Same team behind NameBadge.com since 2008.
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