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Amazon Merch on Demand vs Threadless
Amazon Merch on Demand and Threadless are both print-on-demand platforms. Fees — Amazon Merch on Demand: ~13-37% royalty on sale price. Threadless: Set your own artist margin over base.
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Key differences
- Fees — Amazon Merch on Demand: ~13-37% royalty on sale price. Threadless: Set your own artist margin over base.
- Only Amazon Merch on Demand offers Bank transfer. Only Threadless offers PayPal.
- Amazon Merch on Demand screens providers before they can join, while Threadless is open to anyone.
- Threadless is the older platform — founded in 2000, 15 years before Amazon Merch on Demand (2015).
Which should you choose?
Choose Amazon Merch on Demand if…
- You want to withdraw via Bank transfer.
- You are an experienced professional ready to pass a screening.
Choose Threadless if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal.
- You are just starting out and want to sign up without a screening.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2000).
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Amazon Merch on Demand
Amazon print-on-demand program where approved designers upload artwork sold as shirts and goods on Amazon, ear…
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| Type | Print-on-demand like Redbubble | Print-on-demand like Redbubble |
| Category | Stock & Digital Goods | Stock & Digital Goods |
| Vetted | Yes | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | ~13-37% royalty on sale price | Set your own artist margin over base |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer | PayPal |
| Availability | Select countries | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2015 | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Seattle, United States | Chicago, United States |
| Popularity | 44 views · 0 likes | 45 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Amazon Merch on Demand or Threadless?
Amazon Merch on Demand: ~13-37% royalty on sale price. Threadless: Set your own artist margin over base.
Where are Amazon Merch on Demand and Threadless available?
Amazon Merch on Demand: Select countries. Threadless: Worldwide.
Which is easier to join, Amazon Merch on Demand or Threadless?
Threadless — anyone can sign up, while Amazon Merch on Demand screens providers before accepting them.