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Bonfire vs Gelato
Bonfire and Gelato are both creator merch platforms. Fees — Bonfire: No upfront cost - you keep the margin above base price. Gelato: Free plan - you pay product base costs.
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Key differences
- Fees — Bonfire: No upfront cost - you keep the margin above base price. Gelato: Free plan - you pay product base costs.
- Only Bonfire offers Bank transfer and PayPal. Only Gelato offers Profit paid via your store.
- Gelato is the older platform — founded in 2007, 5 years before Bonfire (2012).
- Bonfire is based in United States, Gelato in Norway.
Which should you choose?
Choose Bonfire if…
- You want to withdraw via Bank transfer and PayPal.
Choose Gelato if…
- You want to withdraw via Profit paid via your store.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2007).
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Bonfire
Launch t-shirt campaigns with no upfront cost - popular for fundraisers and communities, you set the price abo…
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Gelato
A global print-on-demand network producing locally in 30+ countries - faster delivery and lower shipping for i…
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| Type | Creator merch like Fourthwall | Creator merch like Fourthwall |
| Category | Stock & Digital Goods | Stock & Digital Goods |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | No upfront cost - you keep the margin above base price | Free plan - you pay product base costs |
| Minimum payout | $5 via PayPal, $100 via check, $1000 via ACH | — |
| Payout speed | Request 1 to 3 business days after orders go to print, PayPal arrives within about 1 business day | — |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer, PayPal | Profit paid via your store |
| Availability | Worldwide | Production in 30+ countries |
| Founded | 2012 | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Richmond, United States | Oslo, Norway |
| Popularity | 41 views · 0 likes | 42 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Bonfire or Gelato?
Bonfire: No upfront cost - you keep the margin above base price. Gelato: Free plan - you pay product base costs.
Where are Bonfire and Gelato available?
Bonfire: Worldwide. Gelato: Production in 30+ countries.