Print-on-Demand Marketplaces:

  • Apparel & Merchandise: Redbubble, Teespring
  • Home Decor & Other Products: Society6, Zazzle

Suitable for: Graphic designers, artists, illustrators

Print-on-Demand

Print-on-Demand:

Detailed overview of the commission structures and requirements for selling on Redbubble, Teespring,  Society6 and Zazzle:

1. Redbubble

  • Commission Rates:

    • Generally, artists set the base price for their work, and Redbubble takes a 20% commission from the sale price.

    • There is a fixed $1.50 service fee for some products.

    • Artists can increase their margin by setting higher prices above the base.

  • Fixed Costs: No costs to create an account or upload designs.
  • Difference Between Individuals and Corporations: No significant differences in commission rates based on seller type.
  • Tiered Models: No tiered commission structure.
  • Different Sales Models and Services: Offers a variety of printed goods including apparel, home decor, and stationery.
  • Product Conditions: Submissions must adhere to the guidelines provided by Redbubble regarding quality and formatting.
  • Income Payment Timing: Payments are issued approximately 30 days after the sale.
  • Minimum Income for Payment: Minimum payment threshold is $20.
  • Transaction Fees for Payment: No specific transaction fees; however, standard payment processing fees held by the payment provider may apply.
  • Membership Conditions: Free sign-up process required.
  • Initial Registration Cost: No costs involved.
  • Initial Publication Cost: There are no upfront costs for publishing designs.

Redbubble

2. Teespring (Now known as Spring)

  • Commission Rates:

    • Teespring does not charge a fee to open an account, but the platform takes a 15% commission from sales as a service fee.

  • Fixed Costs: No upfront costs for selling.
  • Difference Between Individuals and Corporations: No significant differences in commission rates.
  • Tiered Models: Not applicable.
  • Different Sales Models and Services: Sellers can create custom products and earn profit based on marked price.
  • Product Conditions: All products must meet the quality requirements set by Teespring.
  • Income Payment Timing: Payments are issued weekly via PayPal.
  • Minimum Income for Payment: No minimum income requirements for payouts.
  • Transaction Fees for Payment: Transaction fees may exist depending on the payment method used.
  • Membership Conditions: Free registration is necessary.
  • Initial Registration Cost: No registration cost.
  • Initial Publication Cost: No initial publication fees exist.

Teespring

3. Society6

  • Commission Rates:

    • Artists earn a 10% commission on most products sold.

    • Artists can set their own prices for certain goods, especially art prints, influencing their commission based on the cost.

  • Fixed Costs: No initial costs to set up an account or publish artwork.
  • Difference Between Individuals and Corporations: No significant differences noted in commission structures.
  • Tiered Models: Not explicitly tiered in terms of commissions; standard commission applies.
  • Different Sales Models and Services: Society6 supports a variety of physical print services (canvas, framed, and art prints) and home goods.
  • Product Conditions: Artwork must meet Society6’s image quality and formatting standards.
  • Income Payment Timing: Payments are made monthly.
  • Minimum Income for Payment: Minimum threshold for payment is generally around $20.
  • Transaction Fees for Payment: No specific transaction fees are noted.
  • Membership Conditions: Free sign-up required for artists.
  • Initial Registration Cost: No initial cost for registration.
  • Initial Publication Cost: Free to publish artwork.

Society6

4. Zazzle

  • Commission Rates:

    • 15% standard commission for most products.

    • Creators can choose a royalty rate between 5% to 99% on individual products.

  • Fixed Costs: No upfront costs for signing up or listing products.
  • Difference Between Individuals and Corporations: No notable distinctions in commission rates.
  • Tiered Models: A tiered system based on the creator’s chosen royalty percentages.
  • Different Sales Models and Services: Offers a wide variety of customizable products ranging from clothing to home goods.
  • Product Conditions: Items must comply with Zazzle’s quality standards.
  • Income Payment Timing: Payments are typically issued monthly.
  • Minimum Income for Payment: Minimum payout threshold generally set at $10.
  • Transaction Fees for Payment: Not specified; however, general payment processing fees may apply.
  • Membership Conditions: Free to sign up.
  • Initial Registration Cost: No costs to register.
  • Initial Publication Cost: No upfront publication costs.

Zazzle