Redbubble vs TeePublic: Which Pays More in 2026?
Redbubble and TeePublic are owned by the same company since 2018, but they pay artists very differently. Redbubble uses a percentage margin you set on top of a base price (default 20%), while TeePublic pays a flat fee per product type ($4 on a tee, $2 on a sticker). On premium SKUs Redbubble pays more; on entry-level SKUs during TeePublic's frequent $14 sales, TeePublic often pays more per unit. Most artists upload to both — same designs, two storefronts, one operator. The real question is where you put your traffic-driving effort.
TL;DR · Our verdict
Upload to both — they share the same backend, so cross-listing is free leverage. Drive your social and SEO traffic to Redbubble (bigger audience, broader catalog, higher per-sale on premium products). Let TeePublic catch the fandom and pop-culture searchers organically. If you have to pick one, pick Redbubble.
Redbubble
Option AMass-market discovery shoppers — gift-driven, design-led, ~70% mobile
- Visitors / mo
- ~30M
- Founded
- 2006
- Fee model
- Base price + your margin (avg 20%)
- Payout
- Monthly via PayPal/bank, $20 minimum
- Catalog
- 70+ (apparel, stickers, home, stationery, wall art)
- $25 t-shirt math
- $25 tee → ~$5 to artist (20%)
Pros
- Largest organic discovery engine in POD
- True passive income — RB owns fulfillment, returns, customer service
- 70+ product types from one design upload
- Free to start, no monthly fees
Cons
- Margins compressed since 2024 (default 20%, was 30%)
- Fierce internal competition — saturation in evergreen niches
- No customer ownership; you can't email buyers
- Account-bans for trademark mistakes are aggressive
Best for: Beginners who want true passive income and don't want to run ads or build a list.
Visit RedbubbleTeePublic
Option BYounger, fandom-heavy crowd — pop culture, music, anime, niche communities
- Visitors / mo
- ~12M
- Founded
- 2013
- Fee model
- Flat fee per product type ($4 tee, $2 sticker, etc.)
- Payout
- Monthly via PayPal, $20 minimum
- Catalog
- 30+ (apparel-led, plus stickers, mugs, posters)
- $25 t-shirt math
- $25 tee → $4 flat to artist (~16%)
Pros
- Owned by Redbubble since 2018 — same backend, second shop window
- Frequent storewide $14 sales drive volume
- Great for fandom / pop culture niches
- Predictable flat-fee payout (no margin math)
Cons
- Lower per-sale payout than Redbubble's 20% on premium SKUs
- Smaller audience and less product breadth
- Same TM risk as Redbubble (shared ToS)
- Sales-driven culture trains buyers to wait for $14 deals
Best for: Fandom and pop-culture artists who want a second listing on the same operator.
Visit TeePublicWhich one should you pick?
Are your designs fandom, anime or pop culture?
Redbubble for stickers + posters
TeePublic for tees and hoodies
Do you sell mostly premium SKUs (hoodies, framed prints, throws)?
Redbubble — % margin scales with price
Skip TeePublic — flat fee caps your upside
Are you new and don't want to think about pricing?
Skip Redbubble's pricing layer
TeePublic — flat fee, no math
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FAQ
Are Redbubble and TeePublic the same company?+
Yes — Redbubble Group acquired TeePublic in 2018. They share fulfillment, customer support and ToS, but each has its own audience and storefront.
Can I upload the same design to both?+
Yes, and most artists do. There's no cross-listing penalty. The backend systems run independently for sales tracking and payout.
Which has higher payout per sale?+
Redbubble pays more on premium products (hoodies, throws, framed prints). TeePublic often pays more on tees during their frequent $14 storewide sales.
Which has more traffic?+
Redbubble — roughly 30M monthly visitors vs TeePublic's 12M.