COD vs Prepaid Profit Calculator
Compare net profitability between Cash on Delivery (COD) and Prepaid orders.
Calculator Inputs
Manufacturing or procurement cost per unit
Box, polybag, tape, inserts
Courier shipping charge per order
Platform fee percentage
Fixed closing or pick-and-pack fee
Expected advertising cost %
Non-delivery COD return percentage
Target profit amount per order
Final buyer listing price
Unit procurement cost
Standard 18% GST on platform fees
Strike-through discount badge
Undamaged stock returned to inventory
Profit margin before ad spend
Calculation Results
Live updating metrics
Platform Profitability Comparison Matrix Best:
| Metric | Amazon | Flipkart | Meesho | D2C Store |
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| Commission | ₹0.00 (0%) | |||
| Shipping Freight | ||||
| RTO Buffer Loss | ||||
| Net Profit Per Order |
How This Calculation Works
Prepaid orders have near 0% RTO rates and lower logistics risk, whereas COD orders incur higher RTO rates and extra collection fees.
💡 Realistic Indian E-Commerce Example
A ₹999 item yields ₹210 net profit on COD (at 18% RTO) vs ₹315 net profit on Prepaid (at 2% return rate), proving prepaid orders are 50% more profitable.
Frequently Asked Questions
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