Redbubble vs Merch by Amazon
Which POD Platform Fits You?
10-factor comparison: royalties, traffic, approval, upload limits and product range, based on each platform's published rules.
⚡ Quick Verdict
10-Factor Comparison
No — open to anyone
Yes — you request an invitation and wait for review
Your markup (default 20%) minus a platform fee: 50% on Standard accounts, 20% on Premium, none on Pro
A royalty set by Amazon from your list price, product and marketplace
Redbubble's own marketplace
Amazon.com product search
Wide range: stickers, cases, prints, home decor, apparel and more
Apparel-focused, plus a smaller set of other products
Max 30 new works per day per seller, across all accounts (accounts can be closed if exceeded). Uploading via bots is banned.
Tiered: new accounts start with a small number of designs; the limit increases with sales
High in most popular niches
High in most popular niches
Infringing works removed; accounts can be suspended
Infringing listings removed; accounts can be suspended
Monthly payouts
Monthly payouts
PNG or JPG; large files (e.g. 3000×3000 or more) suit most products
Specific file requirements per product (e.g. 4500×5400px PNG for standard apparel)
Stickers, art prints, home decor and a wide product mix
Apparel sold through Amazon search
Redbubble vs Merch by Amazon — FAQs
Is Merch by Amazon better than Redbubble?▾
It depends on what you sell. Merch by Amazon puts apparel in front of Amazon shoppers but requires approval and starts new sellers on a limited tier. Redbubble is open to everyone, offers a wide product range and allows up to 30 new works per day per seller. Many sellers use both.
How do I get into Merch by Amazon?▾
Go to merch.amazon.com and request an invitation. Amazon reviews applications and there is no guaranteed timeline.
Can I sell the same designs on both platforms?▾
Yes, as long as you own the rights. Your designs aren't exclusive to either platform, and many sellers list the same designs on Redbubble, TeePublic and Merch by Amazon.
How much does Merch by Amazon pay per T-shirt?▾
Merch by Amazon pays a royalty that depends on your list price, product and marketplace; Amazon publishes the current royalty table in Merch by Amazon's help pages. On Redbubble you earn your markup (default 20%) minus a platform fee: 50% on Standard accounts, 20% on Premium, none on Pro.
Should I wait for MBA approval before starting POD?▾
You don't have to. You can start on Redbubble and TeePublic while your Merch by Amazon application is pending, build your design portfolio and learn which niches work for you.
