How Much Do Custom Photo Magnets Cost?
Short answer: most custom photo magnets land somewhere between two and five dollars each, and the price per magnet drops as the pack gets bigger. The longer answer depends on the size you choose, how many you order, and how the magnet is actually made, which is where the real difference in quality hides.
Below is exactly what we charge, with the per magnet math worked out for you, plus an honest explanation of what moves the price up or down anywhere you shop.
Our pricing
Every magnet is pressed to order in the USA, and every magnet in a set can be a different photo at no extra cost.
| Size | Pack | Price | Per magnet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" | 6 magnets | $19.99 | $3.33 |
| 9 magnets | $24.99 | $2.77 | |
| 12 magnets | $29.99 | $2.49 | |
| 15 magnets | $34.99 | $2.33 | |
| 25 magnets | $57.99 | $2.31 | |
| 50 magnets | $104.99 | $2.09 | |
| 100 magnets | $194.99 | $1.94 | |
| 200 magnets | $349.99 | $1.74 | |
| 2.5" x 2.5" | 6 magnets | $21.99 | $3.66 |
| 9 magnets | $25.99 | $2.88 | |
| 12 magnets | $32.99 | $2.74 | |
| 15 magnets | $38.99 | $2.59 | |
| 25 magnets | $63.99 | $2.55 | |
| 50 magnets | $114.99 | $2.29 | |
| 100 magnets | $209.99 | $2.09 | |
| 200 magnets | $379.99 | $1.89 | |
| 2" x 3" | 6 magnets | $21.99 | $3.66 |
| 9 magnets | $25.99 | $2.88 | |
| 12 magnets | $32.99 | $2.74 | |
| 15 magnets | $38.99 | $2.59 | |
| 25 magnets | $63.99 | $2.55 | |
| 50 magnets | $114.99 | $2.29 | |
| 100 magnets | $209.99 | $2.09 | |
| 200 magnets | $379.99 | $1.89 | |
| 2.25" | 6 magnets | $18.99 | $3.16 |
| 9 magnets | $23.99 | $2.66 | |
| 12 magnets | $28.99 | $2.41 | |
| 15 magnets | $33.99 | $2.26 | |
| 25 magnets | $54.99 | $2.19 | |
| 50 magnets | $97.99 | $1.95 | |
| 100 magnets | $179.99 | $1.79 | |
| 200 magnets | $329.99 | $1.64 | |
| 3" | 4 magnets | $19.99 | $4.99 |
| 6 magnets | $24.99 | $4.16 | |
| 9 magnets | $29.99 | $3.33 | |
| 12 magnets | $36.99 | $3.08 | |
| 15 magnets | $42.99 | $2.86 | |
| 25 magnets | $69.99 | $2.79 | |
| 50 magnets | $129.99 | $2.59 | |
| 100 magnets | $239.99 | $2.39 | |
| 200 magnets | $439.99 | $2.19 |
Prices update automatically from our shop, so what you see here is what you pay today.
What affects the price of a photo magnet
Size
Bigger magnets cost more, but not in a straight line. A 3 inch round has nearly twice the face of a 2 inch square, plus a bigger shell and magnet, so expect larger sizes to carry a real premium. If you are ordering a lot and price matters more than presence, the smaller sizes stretch a budget furthest.
Quantity
This is the biggest lever. Almost all of the cost of a small order is setup and handling rather than materials, so the first magnet in an order is expensive and every one after it is cheaper. That is why a pack of twelve almost always beats two packs of six, and why bulk orders for weddings and events drop well below the single pack rate. See our bulk photo magnets if you are buying for a crowd.
How the magnet is made
Here is where cheap and premium genuinely diverge. A low cost promo magnet is usually a printed sheet of flexible vinyl with a magnetic backing, which is why it curls at the corners, scuffs easily, and fades within a year or two in a sunny kitchen. A pressed magnet has the print sealed under a smooth protective finish over a rigid magnetic back. It costs more to make and it survives years of a door being opened a hundred times a day.
If you are comparing two prices that look wildly different, this is almost always the reason. It is worth asking what the magnet is actually made of before assuming the cheaper one is the better deal.
Where it is made
Magnets pressed and shipped domestically cost more per unit than overseas bulk printing, and arrive in days rather than weeks. Ours are pressed to order in the USA, which is a deliberate trade of a slightly higher unit price for speed, quality control, and the ability to fix a problem quickly.
What is included in the price
- A different photo on every magnet in a set, at no extra charge.
- The crop tool on the product page, so you position each photo yourself and see it before you pay.
- Printing and pressing to order in the USA, checked by hand before it ships.
- Our happiness guarantee: a free reprint or refund if anything arrives damaged, defective or misprinted.
No design fees, no setup fees, no per photo charges. The price you see on the product page is the price of the magnets. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on where they are going.
How to get the lowest price per magnet
Order in one larger pack rather than several small ones, since the per magnet price falls as the pack grows. Choose a smaller size if the photos are single faces or pets, because a 2 inch square reads perfectly well for a portrait and costs meaningfully less than a 3 inch round. And order once rather than twice, since a second order means paying the setup cost all over again. If you are buying for a wedding, a reunion, or a fundraiser, the bulk collection is built for exactly that.
Is a photo magnet worth it compared to a print?
A framed print costs more once you add the frame, needs wall space and a nail, and then generally stays exactly where it was hung for a decade. A magnet costs a few dollars, needs nothing, goes up in two seconds, and can be swapped whenever the mood changes. Neither is better in the abstract, but for photos you want to actually see rather than formally display, the magnet does more work per dollar. We wrote a longer comparison in photo magnets vs framed prints.
Common questions
How much do custom photo magnets cost?
Most fall between two and five dollars per magnet depending on size and how many you order. Our packs work out cheaper per magnet as the pack gets bigger, and the table above shows the exact per magnet price for every size and pack we offer.
Is it cheaper to order more photo magnets at once?
Yes, noticeably. Most of the cost in a small order is setup rather than materials, so the per magnet price drops as the pack grows. One larger pack is almost always cheaper than two smaller packs holding the same number.
Is there a minimum order?
No. The smallest pack is the minimum, and there is no separate setup or design fee on top of it.
Do the prices include shipping?
No. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your address and the speed you choose, so you are not paying a flat rate that quietly overcharges nearby customers.
Does each magnet in a set cost extra if the photos are different?
No. Every magnet in a set can be a completely different photo at no additional cost. A twelve pack can be twelve different memories for the same price as twelve copies of one.
Why are some photo magnets so much cheaper elsewhere?
Usually because they are printed flexible vinyl rather than pressed and sealed. Those are cheaper to produce and are fine for a giveaway, but they curl, scuff, and fade far sooner. It is worth checking what the magnet is made of before comparing prices directly.