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Amazon Merch on Demand in 8 slides

Amazon print-on-demand program where approved designers upload artwork sold as shirts and goods on Amazon, earning a royalty per sale.

2015founded
2.9our rating out of 5
25achievement points, Bronze
How it works2 / 8

What you do on Amazon Merch on Demand

How the money is made: selling digital products

  1. Make it once
  2. Upload and list it
  3. Buyers download it
  4. Royalties paid out

Amazon print-on-demand program where approved designers upload artwork sold as shirts and goods on Amazon, earning a royalty per sale.

Founded 2015 · next to 9 other print-on-demand platforms

200020052010201520202025Threadless: 2000Spreadshirt: 2002Zazzle: 2005Redbubble: 2006Fine Art America: 2006Spoonflower: 2008Society6: 2009TeePublic: 2013Displate: 2013Amazon Merch on D…, 2015
Each dot is a platform of the same type, placed at its founding year.

Work and topics

Good for

Fees3 / 8

What Amazon Merch on Demand takes

13–37%the cut Amazon Merch on Demand takes

~13-37% royalty on sale price

Every $100 you earnYou keep at least$13Depends on tier or client$24Amazon Merch on… takes at least$63
Reaches youDepends on your tier, category or clientAmazon Merch on…’s fee

From the published fees, before payment-processing, currency or withdrawal charges. Work out your own amount →

Getting paid4 / 8

How the money reaches you

From sign-up to payout

  1. Sign upFree
  2. Application and vettingIncludes an ID check
  3. Do the work
  4. Earnings clearAbout 30 days after the end of the month the product shipped
  5. First payoutAbout 30 days after the ship month ends

Time to your first payout

Day 010 days20 days30 daysAmazon Merch on Dem…: About 30 days after the ship mont…Other print-on-demand platforms (6)Redbubble: 30 daysTeePublic: 30 daysZazzle: 30 daysSpoonflower: 0–14 days
Dots: other print-on-demand platforms that state a time, at the middle of their range. Line: their median.
median $15$0no minimum$0$25

$0 via direct deposit, or $100 via wire in USD, EUR, GBP, or CAD, or ¥10000 via wire

1 way to withdraw

  • Bank transfer
Who can join5 / 8

Can you join?

Yes, if you pass its application.

You need a bank account and a tax ID number. You have to verify your ID. First payout: About 30 days after the ship month ends.

What you need

  • A bank account
  • A tax ID number
  • An ID checkBefore you can work or withdraw
  • Free to joinSign-up cost
  • Application and vettingHow sign-up works

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Rating and achievements6 / 8

How it scores

2.9out of 5

Strong on track record. Weaker on fees.

FeesGetting paidAccessTrack recordProof of earnings
  • Fees1.5
  • Getting paid3.0
  • Access3.0
  • Track record4.0
  • Proof of earningsNot enough facts
25/100 ptsBronze
  • Free to join
  • Clear fees
  • Low payout bar
  • Top 10K website
  • 10 years running
Profile completeness7 / 8

How much we know

60%

We have 9 of the 17 things we track for every platform. Fees, payouts, join rules, countries and real earnings count most.

What we have

  • What kind of platform it is
  • Year founded
  • Headquarters
  • Fees
  • Minimum payout
  • How fast you get paid
  • Withdrawal methods
  • Join requirements
  • Countries it accepts

Still missing

  • Plain-English overview
  • Payment protection
  • Real earnings figures
  • Review ratings
  • Wikipedia or reference page
  • Support channels
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