Why designers look beyond Redbubble
Redbubble is a large free marketplace, and for many artists it works well. Designers who look elsewhere usually want something specific: a marketplace focused on clothing rather than stickers, mugs and wall art; a fee structure without account-tier deductions (Redbubble applies fees to earnings on Standard and Premium accounts); a community that gives feedback on designs; or a seller based in Europe.
Most platforms are non-exclusive, so moving does not have to mean leaving: you can sell the same original work in several places.
The main alternatives at a glance
| Platform | Model | Worth a look if you want |
|---|---|---|
| Dezajn | Clothing marketplace | T-shirts and hoodies, earnings you choose per item, community voting in Drop Arena, sales to the US, the UK, supported European countries and Australia |
| Spreadshirt Marketplace | Marketplace | A long-running marketplace with design contests and a separate Spreadshop store option |
| TeePublic | Marketplace | A marketplace focused on independent artists’ apparel and gifts |
| Threadless | Marketplace and artist shops | An artist shop plus a design community |
| Fourthwall | Your own store | A branded creator store with built-in print-on-demand |
| Teemill | Your own store | A free store builder with automatic fulfilment, based in the UK |
| TPOP | Your own store | A store for TPOP-printed products, based in France |
| Printful / Printify | Fulfilment service | To fulfil orders from your own Shopify, Etsy or other store |
Fees, product ranges and payout rules change. Check each provider’s current pricing pages before you decide; the official pages we used are listed under Sources.
Dezajn in detail
- Focus: original clothing, T-shirts and hoodies made to order.
- Cost: free to create and publish. No subscription or listing fees.
- Earnings: you choose an amount per item and see the customer price before publishing.
- Selling: Dezajn is the seller to the buyer and handles checkout, delivery support, refunds and complaints.
- Discovery: the marketplace, your creator profile, design ratings and Drop Arena head-to-head voting.
- Payouts: earnings normally become withdrawable seven days after recorded delivery; you withdraw them through Stripe Connect.
- Rights: you keep ownership and can keep selling on other platforms.
| Garment | Fabric and fit | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Cotton | Durable heavy cotton with a structured, relaxed fit. A dependable lower-cost blank for simple everyday wear. | S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL |
| Classic Softstyle | Soft ring-spun cotton with a lighter, smoother hand feel and a clean modern fit. | S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL |
| Standard Cotton | Soft, smooth cotton with a modern fit. A balanced everyday T-shirt that feels comfortable and looks clean. | XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL |
| Heavyweight Cotton | Premium heavyweight cotton with a soft, worn-in feel. Relaxed fit with a substantial, high-quality finish. | S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL |
| Full Zip Hoodie | A classic comfy zip-up made with air-jet spun yarn for a softer fleece feel and reduced pilling. | S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL |
| Urban Pullover Hoodie | Heavy 10 oz fleece with an oversized streetwear fit, double-layer hood, and ribbed cuffs for a premium pullover feel. | XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL |
| Cruiser 2.0 Hoodie | Heavy 350 gsm organic cotton-blend fleece with a brushed interior and a regular unisex fit. | XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL |
How to choose
- Do you have an audience? Without one, choose a marketplace. With one, a creator store or fulfilment service can earn more per sale.
- What do you sell? If it is mainly clothing, a clothing-focused marketplace shows your work next to similar products.
- Who handles customers? Decide whether you want to answer delivery questions and refunds yourself.
- Where are your buyers? Check that the platform sells and delivers to your customers’ countries in their currency.
- How do you get paid? Compare payout timing, minimums and the payout method available in your country.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Redbubble for T-shirts?
It depends on whether you have an audience. If you do not have one yet and mainly sell clothing, a clothing-focused marketplace with community voting, such as Dezajn, is a good fit. With an existing audience, a creator store such as Fourthwall or a fulfilment service on your own store can suit you better.
Can I sell on Redbubble and Dezajn at the same time?
Dezajn is non-exclusive: you keep ownership of your designs and may sell them elsewhere. Check Redbubble’s current terms for its side.
Is there a Redbubble alternative in Europe?
Dezajn is operated from the Czech Republic and sells to supported European countries in euros. Spreadshirt, Teemill and TPOP are other European-based options.
Related guides
Sources
Statements about other providers are based on their official pages, listed here. Their fees and features can change, so check them before deciding.