Bodno A10From $995
Bodno A20From $1,595
Bodno A30From $1,995
Bodno A40 ProFrom $2,995
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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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ID card printers on a budget
Cheap ID Card Printers
A complete kit from $899, and software you never pay for again.
Lowest-cost Bodno kitBodno A10 $995Complete kit with software
Looking for a cheap ID card printer that still prints sharp, durable cards? Every printer here ships as a kit with Bodno ID Card Software, and the Bodno A-Series comes with a lifetime software license, so there are no renewal fees later. Compare price, cost per card and software license below to find the lowest total cost.
Our picks
The best cheap ID card printers
Lowest price
Seaory S25
The lowest-priced complete kit on this page.
- Prints
- Single-sided
- Software
- Lifetime license
- Per card
- $0.55
- Coverage
- 2 years
Lowest-cost Bodno
Bodno A10
A Bodno kit with a third year of coverage.
- Prints
- Single-sided
- Software
- Lifetime license
- Per card
- $0.73
- Coverage
- 3 years
Lowest cost per card
Bodno A20
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
Compare them all
Every cheap ID card printer, by price
Lowest price first, with the cost per card, software license and coverage for each.
Seaory S25Single-sided · Lifetime software · $0.55 a card
Lifetime
$0.55
2 years
$899
Bodno A10Single-sided · Lifetime software · $0.73 a card
Lifetime
$0.73
3 years
$995
Badgy100Single-sided · 3-year software · $0.58 a card
3 years
$0.58
2 years
$999
Magicard Pronto 100Single-sided · 3-year software · $0.67 a card
3 years
$0.67
3 years
$1,199
Seaory S26Single-sided · Lifetime software · $0.33 a card
Lifetime
$0.33
2 years
$1,449
Bodno A20Single-sided · Lifetime software · $0.33 a card
Lifetime
$0.33
3 years
$1,595
Zebra ZC100Single-sided · 3-year software · $0.58 a card
3 years
$0.58
2 years
$1,734.60
Seaory S28Dual-sided · Lifetime software · $0.33 a card
Lifetime
$0.33
2 years
$1,949
Fargo DTC1250eSingle or dual-sided · 3-year software · $0.38 a card
3 years
$0.38
3 years
$1,995
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.
Sound familiar?
Where a cheap ID card printer costs you later
The sticker price is only part of it. Here is what to check before you buy.
The software expires
Many budget printers come with a 3-year software license. When it ends you pay again to keep printing.
A lifetime license
Bodno A-Series and Seaory printers include Bodno ID Card Software on a lifetime license. Nothing to renew.
Renewing Bronze Edition for 3 more years costs $499.99.Cards and ribbons cost more than you think
A low printer price can hide a high cost per card, and you pay it on every badge.
Check the cost per card
The table below shows the cost per card for each printer. The Bodno A20 prints for about 33¢ a card; some budget printers cost 58¢ or more.
At 500 cards a year, 25¢ a card adds up to $125 a year.Short coverage
Some budget printers come with 2 years of coverage. A repair after that comes out of your pocket.
3 years on the Bodno A-Series
Bodno A-Series printers come with 3 years of coverage, and our team supports them by phone.
Coverage for each printer is listed below.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 about cheap ID card printers
What is the cheapest ID card printer?
The lowest-priced complete kit on this page is the Seaory S25 at $899, with a lifetime software license and 2 years of coverage. The Bodno A10 ($995) adds a third year of coverage.
What is the cheapest ID card printer to run?
Look at the cost per card. The Bodno A20 and the Seaory S26 and S28 print for about 33¢ a card. The most expensive to run here cost 58¢ to 73¢ a card, which adds up if you print often.
Are cheap ID card printers good enough for employee and school IDs?
Yes. Every printer here prints full-color photo IDs on standard CR80 PVC cards, the same cards used for employee badges and student IDs.
Do cheap ID card printers include software?
Yes. Every printer here includes Bodno ID Card Software. Bodno A-Series and Seaory printers come with a lifetime license; the others come with a 3-year license.
How much does it cost to print one card?
Between about 33¢ and 73¢ for one full-color side, depending on the printer. Ordering cards from an outside vendor costs $6 to $12 each.
Can I lease or rent instead of buying?
Yes. See printer leasing or rental.
What if it isn't right for me?
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.
