TeePublic is a print-on-demand marketplace where artists upload designs that are sold on t-shirts, hoodies, stickers, mugs and more. Instead of setting your own markup, you earn a fixed amount on each item, set by TeePublic and depending on your account tier and whether the item sold at full or sale price. It is free to join, charges no seller fees, and belongs to the same group as Redbubble.
At a glance
| What it is | Print-on-demand marketplace for artists |
| How you earn | Fixed amount per item sold |
| Tiers | Apprentice and Artisan |
| Seller fees | None |
| Pricing control | None; TeePublic sets prices |
| Fulfillment | TeePublic prints, ships and handles support |
How it works
You open a free account, upload a design and choose which products it appears on. TeePublic adds the design to its marketplace and gives you a shop page. When someone buys, TeePublic prints and ships the item and credits your fixed earnings.
What you earn
TeePublic sets the retail price and your payout. Independent 2026 guides report about $4 per t-shirt at full price and $2 during sales for Artisan accounts, with Apprentice accounts earning less. Stickers earn much less per sale. TeePublic runs sitewide sales often, so many sellers plan around the sale rate rather than full price.
Account tiers
New accounts start at a lower tier and move up as they sell. The higher tier pays more per item, so early sales matter for your long-term earnings. Check your account settings for the tier you’re on.
Why sales events matter
Frequent discounts bring buyers to the site and can raise your volume, but each sale pays less. Promote your designs during sales, when shoppers are most active.
Getting started
Upload clean, high-resolution designs, write accurate titles and tags and choose a primary tag that matches what buyers search for. Focus on specific niches, fandoms or hobbies rather than broad themes.
Common mistakes
Some artists use copyrighted characters, logos or phrases they don’t own, which leads to takedowns. Others use vague tags and are never found. A third mistake is uploading a few designs and expecting steady income; TeePublic rewards a large, focused catalog.
Selling on TeePublic and elsewhere
Most print-on-demand marketplaces don’t require exclusivity, so many artists upload the same designs to TeePublic, Redbubble and others. Track which platform sells which designs, and spend your time where they sell.
Keeping track
Your dashboard shows which designs sell and on which products. Use it to spot winning niches and make more designs around them rather than spreading across random topics.
Is it worth it?
For artists happy to build a large catalog, TeePublic can produce steady small sales with no ongoing work per sale. It is rarely a big earner on its own, but it pairs well with other marketplaces that accept the same designs.
Before you upload
Check that you own every element of your design, including fonts and images, and that the file is large enough to print sharply on bigger products.
Taking breaks
Your designs keep selling while you’re away, since TeePublic handles everything after upload. That makes it easy to fit around a job, as long as you add new designs regularly.
Owen’s take
TeePublic is simple and predictable: no fees, no pricing decisions, a fixed payout. The trade-off is that you can’t raise your margin, so success comes from volume and good tagging.
Who it suits
It suits artists who want simplicity and passive marketplace sales. It suits less well sellers who want to set prices or build a brand.
Similar options
- Redbubble lets you set your own markup.
- Spreadshirt offers a marketplace and a free shop.
- Threadless offers free Artist Shops.
- Society6 focuses on art and home decor.
More options are in Print on Demand.
Pros and cons
Pros
- No seller fees
- Simple fixed payouts
- Large marketplace audience
Cons
- No control over prices
- Low payouts during frequent sales
- Lower pay for new accounts
FAQ
How much does TeePublic pay per shirt?
Independent 2026 guides report about $4 at full price and $2 on sale for Artisan accounts.
Does TeePublic charge fees?
No.
Can I set my own prices on TeePublic?
No, TeePublic sets retail prices and artist earnings.
Is TeePublic part of Redbubble?
Yes, both belong to the same group.
Can I sell the same designs elsewhere?
Yes, TeePublic doesn’t require exclusivity for designs.
