The key differences between drop shipping and print-on-demand are ¹ ²:

Drop shipping: You sell pre-existing products made by suppliers.

 Print on demand: You design the items, which are created only when a customer places an order.

Drop shipping: You don't have to be good at design.

 Print on demand: The most significant factor influencing the success of a POD business is the quality of the designs.

 Drop shipping: You can resell products from returns.

Print on demand: You usually can't resell products from returns.

 Drop shipping: You have no control over the product design.

Print on demand: You can offer unique designs on various items.

 Drop shipping: It can be difficult to build a brand.

 Print on demand: It allows you to create a brand that's truly your own.