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Digital vs offset vs letterpress
Slide the quantity and see which process wins on cost and time, where offset overtakes digital, and when letterpress is worth it.
Digital vs offset vs letterpress — which to choose
Quantity
Colors
Digital
≈ $90
Same-day – 3 days · Short runs, variable data, fast turnaround, photos
Offset
≈ $203
5–7 business days · 2,000+ pieces, exact Pantone spot colors, large solids
Letterpress
≈ $870
10–15 business days · 1–2 color luxury pieces on cotton stock, tactile impression
Illustrative index prices for a 4 × 6 card — live product pricing is exact. Offset overtakes digital at roughly 1,334 pieces; letterpress is chosen for feel, not price. Mixed approach: offset the shell, digital the variable names.
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