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Canva Creators vs Patternbank

Canva Creators and Patternbank are both template marketplaces. Fees — Canva Creators: Monthly royalty pool by template usage. Patternbank: 50% commission per design sale.

Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify

Key differences

  • Fees — Canva Creators: Monthly royalty pool by template usage. Patternbank: 50% commission per design sale.
  • Both pay out via PayPal. Only Canva Creators offers Bank transfer. Only Patternbank offers monthly.
  • Canva Creators screens providers before they can join, while Patternbank is open to anyone.
  • Patternbank is the older platform — founded in 2008, 5 years before Canva Creators (2013).
  • Canva Creators is based in Australia, Patternbank in United Kingdom.

Which should you choose?

Choose Canva Creators if…

  • You want to withdraw via Bank transfer.
  • You are an experienced professional ready to pass a screening.

Choose Patternbank if…

  • You want to withdraw via monthly.
  • You are just starting out and want to sign up without a screening.
  • You prefer a long track record (since 2008).

Side by side

Canva Creators Design templates and elements for Canva and earn ongoing royalties when subscribers use them - an application-… Visit Patternbank A marketplace where textile and surface designers sell repeat patterns and prints. Visit
Type Template marketplaces like ThemeForest Template marketplaces like ThemeForest
Category Stock & Digital Goods Stock & Digital Goods
Vetted Yes No
Work from home Yes Yes
Fees Monthly royalty pool by template usage 50% commission per design sale
Withdraw via Bank transfer, PayPal PayPal, monthly
Availability Worldwide Worldwide
Founded 2013 2008
Headquarters Sydney, Australia London, United Kingdom
Popularity 55 views · 0 likes 46 views · 0 likes

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Canva Creators or Patternbank?

Canva Creators: Monthly royalty pool by template usage. Patternbank: 50% commission per design sale.

Where are Canva Creators and Patternbank available?

Canva Creators: Worldwide. Patternbank: Worldwide.

Which is easier to join, Canva Creators or Patternbank?

Patternbank — anyone can sign up, while Canva Creators screens providers before accepting them.

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