In-house Orthotics vs Traditional Lab

Compare cost, turnaround, control, and margins — with interactive calculator.

Cost Comparison Calculator

Monthly lab cost: $5,000
Monthly in-house cost: $250
Save $4,750 / month
Estimated annual savings: $57,000

Turnaround Time

In-house 3D printing: same-day to 48 hours. Traditional labs: 2–4 weeks (shipping and remakes add time).

Control vs Outsourcing

Producing in-house gives you full control over materials, fit adjustments, and immediate remakes — significantly reducing remake rates and improving patient satisfaction.

Margin Comparison

ItemLabIn-House
Cost per pair$100$5
Turnaround2–4 weeksSame day
ControlLowHigh
Typical clinic margin20–30%60–90%

Clinics comparing lab vs in-house production often see significant savings — learn more on our Orthotics hub or read why clinics are switching to in-house production on our profitability page.