Checked 10 Oct 2026
Redbubble 3.6Gold 65 pts
A print-on-demand marketplace where artists upload designs and earn a margin on every product sold, from stickers to apparel. The platform handles printing, shipping, and support.
- Free to joinNo sign-up fee
- Open in most countriesExcept Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria
- Instant sign-upStart right away
- Pays via PayPal+1 more way to get paid
- Low $1 minimumCash out small balances
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2006 20 yrs
Based in- Melbourne, Australia
- Web rank
- #3,048 worldwide
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Redbubble is a print-on-demand marketplace where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are Margin minus platform fee 50% Standard, 20% Premium, 0% Pro, max $150/mo, the minimum payout is $10, earnings are typically paid out monthly, lands by the 15th and you can withdraw via PayPal and Bank transfer. Founded in 2006, Redbubble is based in Melbourne, Australia. It is available worldwide except Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria.
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What people actually earn on Redbubble
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What changed
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3 updates · latest Sep 12, 2026
What changed
Every update we made to this listing, with the page we checked
- Payout speed added: Monthly, lands by the 15th source ↗
- Minimum payout:
$20→ $10 source ↗ - Fees:
Artist margin on base price→ Margin minus platform fee 50% Standard, 20% Premium, 0% Pro, max $150/mo source ↗
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Our rating
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Strong on access and track record. Weaker on fees.
- Fees1.5
- Getting paid3.0
- Access4.8
- Track record4.5
- Proof of earnings4.0
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Achievements
65 of 100 points from 9 of 14 achievements, Gold tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there+10
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Redbubble $70M earned by artists (2017-01)
Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country+10
Why it matters Most earning platforms only take people from a handful of countries. This one lets almost anyone join.
How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
Redbubble Worldwide
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up+5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
How we check The platform's sign-up and pricing pages show no fee to register as an earner.
Redbubble free
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
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Redbubble 20–50%
Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less+5
Why it matters Small earnings are not left stuck in your account waiting for a high threshold.
How we check The platform's published minimum withdrawal is $10 or less, or it has no minimum.
Redbubble $10
Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)+5
Why it matters Big platforms have more clients and buyers, and a lot to lose from treating earners badly.
How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
Redbubble #3,048 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 10 years ago.
Redbubble Founded 2006
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago+5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
Redbubble Founded 2006
Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified+15
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Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
Redbubble 20–50%
Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
Why it matters Money arrives when you need it, not weeks later.
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Redbubble Monthly, lands by the 15th
Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
Why it matters Something stops you working for nothing, such as client money held before the work starts.
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Not earned yet: we have not verified this for Redbubble.
Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
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Can I join Redbubble?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes, if you are 18 or older and live almost anywhere.
You need a computer and reliable internet. You can start straight after signing up. First payout: 30+ days.
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether Redbubble accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
Check with my countryAge 18 or older
Not open in- A computer
- Reliable internet
- Sign upFree
- Start straight awayNo waiting for approval
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
- First payout30+ days
Good to know: Paid monthly by the 15th once you pass the payment threshold, via PayPal or bank transfer (US, AU and UK banks), and inactive accounts can be charged a fee.
Redbubble's official requirements ↗Every platform you can join →
How Redbubble compares
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Is Redbubble legit?
What we could verify about the company
Redbubble is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2006 (20 years)
- Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia
- Has a Wikipedia article
- Its domain redbubble.com was registered in 2004 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 10,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #3,048)
Listing last updated October 2026 · how we verify platforms · Missing or out of date? Tell us
Redbubble in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #3,048 worldwideAmong the top 10,000 sites (redbubble.com)
- Domain registered
- Jun 2004redbubble.com, 22 years ago
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Redbubble timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Redbubble founded
Headquarters today: Melbourne, Australia
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Milestone
$70M earned by artists
By January 2017, ten years after launch, artists had earned $70 million on Redbubble, per the company CEO's blog post cited on Wikipedia.
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Milestone
650K selling artists
Redbubble reported 5.0 million customers buying 4.8 million designs from 650,000 artists in fiscal year 2023, per its investor presentation cited on Wikipedia.
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Quick answers about Redbubble
How much does Redbubble charge?
Redbubble fees: Margin minus platform fee 50% Standard, 20% Premium, 0% Pro, max $150/mo. On a $100 payment that leaves you about $50–$100, before withdrawal or conversion costs.
How do you get paid on Redbubble?
Redbubble pays out via PayPal and Bank transfer. Minimum payout: $10. Timing: Monthly, lands by the 15th.
Which countries is Redbubble available in?
Worldwide except Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria.
How much do people earn on Redbubble?
By January 2017, ten years after launch, artists had earned $70 million on Redbubble, per the company CEO's blog post cited on Wikipedia. Redbubble reported 5.0 million customers buying 4.8 million designs from 650,000 artists in fiscal year 2023, per its investor presentation cited on Wikipedia. Individual earnings vary widely.
Is Redbubble legit?
Yes, Redbubble is a real, operating platform: operating since 2006 (20 years), headquartered in Melbourne, Australia and has a Wikipedia article. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Redbubble alternatives?
Similar platforms include Zazzle, Threadless, TeePublic and Spreadshirt. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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Redbubble alternatives
More print-on-demand like Redbubble
ZazzleA customization marketplace where designers earn royalties and customers personalize products before buying. Designers set their own royalty rate.
Fees Designers set their own royalty ratezazzle.com
ThreadlessA Chicago design community where artists open free Artist Shops and earn margins on apparel and goods, alongside long-running design challenges.
Fees Set your own artist margin over basethreadless.com
TeePublicA design marketplace focused on t-shirts and apparel, owned by the Redbubble group. Artists upload once and earn a flat royalty per sale.
Fees Flat royalty per saleteepublic.com
SpreadshirtA German print-on-demand platform where designers sell through the marketplace or open their own shop. Earnings come from design commissions and shop margins.
Fees Design commissions and shop marginsspreadshirt.com
SpoonflowerA marketplace where artists earn selling custom-printed fabric, wallpaper, and home goods.
Fees 10% commission + volume bonusesspoonflower.com
Society6An art-focused print-on-demand marketplace for prints, home decor, and lifestyle products. Artists earn a royalty on every item sold featuring their work.
Fees Royalty per salesociety6.com