Templates and Themes Marketplaces

Suitable for: Web designers, theme developers, UI designers

Detailed overview of the commission structures and requirements for selling on ThemeForest, TemplateMonster, SlideModel, and Envato Elements:

Commission Rates:
- Authors typically earn between 30% and 70% depending on exclusivity and sales history.
- If you sell an item for $100, the buyer’s fee is typically $20, leaving $80. The author fee ranges from 12.5% to 37.5% depending on sales output.
Fixed Costs: There are no upfront costs for publishing items.
Difference Between Individuals and Corporations: No significant differences regarding commission rates.
Tiered Models: Yes, tiered commission rates based on total sales and exclusivity.
Different Sales Models and Services: Offers various types of digital products including themes, templates, and graphics.
Product Conditions: Items must meet the quality and formatting standards set by Envato.
Income Payment Timing: Payments are usually issued monthly.
Minimum Income for Payment: Generally set at around $10.
Transaction Fees for Payment: Envato charges $25 for each wire transfer.
Membership Conditions: Free registration is required to sell.
Initial Registration Cost: No registration costs.
Initial Publication Cost: No upfront costs to publish an item.

Commission Rates:
- Authors usually earn between 50% to 65% for exclusive sales, and 40% for non-exclusive sales.
Fixed Costs: No initial costs for publishing on the platform.
Difference Between Individuals and Corporations: Generally, no significant distinctions in commission rates.
Tiered Models: Yes, depending on the seller’s level and performance.
Different Sales Models and Services: TemplateMonster allows various products like website templates, graphics, and plugins.
Product Conditions: Products must adhere to quality guidelines and specifications.
Income Payment Timing: Payments are usually made monthly.
Minimum Income for Payment: Minimum payment threshold is typically $10.
Transaction Fees for Payment: No specific mention of fees for transactions.
Membership Conditions: Free membership is required to sell.
Initial Registration Cost: No costs for initial registration.
Initial Publication Cost: No upfront costs for publishing items.

Commission Rates:
- Typically offers commissions around 20% to 50% for items sold, with detailed rates provided upon inquiry.
Fixed Costs: No upfront costs to publish templates.
Difference Between Individuals and Corporations: Concrete differences are not noted.
Tiered Models: Not explicitly mentioned.
Different Sales Models and Services: Focuses on templates for presentations.
Product Conditions: Must meet platform standards for presentation visuals.
Income Payment Timing: Payments are processed monthly.
Minimum Income for Payment: Commonly set at around $10.
Transaction Fees for Payment: Specific transaction fees are not indicated.
Membership Conditions: Free registration is needed for selling products.
Initial Registration Cost: No initial fees for registration.
Initial Publication Cost: No fees for publishing materials.

Commission Rates:
- Commission rates vary, but the platform typically retains 30% from sales.
Fixed Costs: None to sign up or publish.
Difference Between Individuals and Corporations: No significant differences observed.
Tiered Models: Commissions can vary based on user performance levels.
Different Sales Models and Services: Provides access to a library of digital assets, typically via subscription.
Product Conditions: Items must meet Envato’s submission and quality guidelines.
Income Payment Timing: Payments occur monthly.
Minimum Income for Payment: Not specifically mentioned but typical around $10.
Transaction Fees for Payment: No explicit fees for transactions noted.
Membership Conditions: Free to register.
Initial Registration Cost: No initial cost required.
Initial Publication Cost: No upfront costs to list products.