Bodno A10From $995
Bodno A20From $1,595
Bodno A30From $1,995
Bodno A40 ProFrom $2,995
vs.
CR80 30 mil PVC cardsFrom $3.99
Adhesive-backed PVC cardsFrom $9.99
Proximity cards (NoMativ)From $369.00
NTAG NFC cards, 100 packFrom $59.00
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For small businesses
Best ID Card Printers for Small Business
Your new hire starts Monday. Their badge should be ready before they are.
The lowest-cost Bodno kitBodno A10 $995Complete kit with software
Print professional employee badges, visitor passes and membership cards yourself, for about 38¢ a card instead of $6 to $12 from a print shop. Every printer includes Bodno ID Card Software, setup help by phone, and a lifetime license on the Bodno A-Series, so there is no subscription.
Our picks
The best ID card printers for a small business
A few badges a month
Bodno A10
The lowest-cost Bodno kit, for single-sided badges.
- Prints
- Single-sided
- Software
- Lifetime license
- Per card
- $0.73
- Coverage
- 3 years
Printing every week
Bodno A20
Prints for about 33¢ a card, so it costs less the more you print.
- Prints
- Single-sided
- Software
- Lifetime license
- Per card
- $0.33
- Coverage
- 3 years
Both sides
Bodno A30
Badge on the front, emergency contacts or a barcode on the back.
- Prints
- Dual-sided
- Software
- Lifetime license
- Per card
- $0.38
- Coverage
- 3 years
Compare them all
All 6 small business ID card printers
Lowest price first, with the cost per card, software license and coverage for each.
Bodno A10Single-sided · Lifetime software · $0.73 a card
Lifetime
$0.73
3 years
$995
Magicard 250XSingle-sided · Lifetime software · $0.34 a card
Lifetime
$0.34
3 years
$1,349
Bodno A20Single-sided · Lifetime software · $0.33 a card
Lifetime
$0.33
3 years
$1,595
Bodno A30Dual-sided · Lifetime software · $0.38 a card
Lifetime
$0.38
3 years
$1,995
Magicard 400XSingle or dual-sided · Lifetime software · $0.34 a card
Lifetime
$0.34
4 years
$1,999
Bodno A40 ProDual-sided · Lifetime software
Lifetime
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3 years
$2,995
Cost per card is for one full-color side, ribbon plus a blank card. Lifetime software never needs renewing; a 3-year license can be renewed.
Does it pay off?
When an ID card printer pays for itself
The Bodno A30 ($1,995, about 38¢ a card) compared with ordering cards from a vendor at $6 each.
Based on Bodno prices as of October 2026. See how we figured it
Sound familiar?
What small businesses tell us before they switch
And what changes the day your own ID printer arrives.
Print shops are slow and expensive
Outside vendors charge $6 to $12 a badge and take 2 to 10 business days.
About 38¢ a card, in about a minute
Print badges at your own desk the day someone needs one, for about 38¢ in ribbon and card on the Bodno A30.
See the full cost comparisonNo IT department
Nobody on staff wants to figure out drivers and card templates.
Set up with our team
Plug it in, and book a free onboarding session. We walk you through setup, your template and your first card.
Book onboardingSoftware that never stops billing
Monthly software fees add up for a tool you use a few times a month.
Pay once
The Bodno A-Series includes Bodno ID Card Software on a lifetime license. No subscription.
One price, yours for good.Buying from Bodno
Order the way your business already does
Buy online in a few minutes, or send a purchase order. Either way, it ships fast.
Pay your way
Credit card or PayPal at checkout, or a purchase order, check or ACH. Net 30 terms are available for approved accounts.
Payment optionsQuote first
Need approval before you buy? Email us what you need and we send a formal quote with the printer, software edition and supplies.
Email for a quoteTax-exempt
Send your exemption certificate to Tax@Bodno.com once, before your first order. After that every order checks out tax-free.
How tax-exempt worksShipping and returns
Orders before 1 PM ET ship the same day, and orders of $100 or more ship free. 30-day returns, and we pay return shipping.
Return policyQuestions
Questions small businesses ask
What is the best ID card printer for a small business?
The Bodno A10 ($995) if you print a few single-sided badges a month. Choose the Bodno A20 ($1,595) if you print every week, or the dual-sided Bodno A30 ($1,995) to use the back of the card. All three include the software on a lifetime license.
Is it worth buying an ID card printer instead of using a print shop?
Usually, yes. At 250 cards a year the Bodno A30 pays for itself in about 17 months, and at 500 cards in about 8½ months. See the math.
Do I need an IT person to set it up?
No. Plug it in, install the software, and book a free onboarding session if you want a hand. Book onboarding.
Can I print membership or loyalty cards too?
Yes. The same printer prints any standard CR80 card you design, including membership cards, loyalty cards with a barcode, and visitor passes.
Is there a monthly fee?
Not on the Bodno A-Series. The software comes with a lifetime license, so you pay once.
Can I lease instead of buying?
Yes. See printer leasing.
What if it isn't right for my business?
You have 30 days to return it. We pay return shipping, and there is no restocking fee.
Still deciding? Call (732) 987-5300 or email sales@bodno.com.
