UI8 is a marketplace for premium design resources: UI kits, design systems, wireframes, icons, illustrations, mockups and website templates for tools like Figma, Framer and Webflow. Buyers can purchase individual products or take an all-access subscription aimed at designers, teams and agencies. UI8 is known for being hard to get into. Every product goes through review, and the bar for quality is high.
At a glance
| What you sell | UI kits, design systems, templates, icons, illustrations |
| Buyers | Designers, product teams, agencies |
| Selling model | Individual sales plus an all-access subscription |
| Acceptance | Selective review of creators and products |
| Commission | Reported around 70%, higher for exclusive items |
| Exclusivity | Optional |
How it works
You apply as an author with your work, then submit products for review. UI8’s team checks design quality, organization and usefulness. If approved, your product is listed with previews, and buyers can purchase it on its own or download it as part of the all-access plan.
Earnings
UI8 doesn’t put its author terms on a public page we could check, so treat any figure as a guide. Several design sites report that authors earn around 70% of individual sales, and more for products sold exclusively on UI8. Subscription downloads add another stream. Confirm the current split when you apply.
What sells
Polished, well-organized kits do best: design systems with clear components, dashboards, mobile app kits, 3D and icon packs, and Framer or Webflow site templates. Good previews matter as much as the files, because buyers judge quickly.
What to expect
Results vary widely. UI8 can bring strong sales to top authors with a following, but some creators report very small earnings from new listings. Treat UI8 as one channel among several, alongside your own store and other marketplaces.
Preparing a product
Before you submit, name and group your layers and components cleanly, use consistent styles and variables, and include a short guide or cover page explaining what’s inside. Make preview images that show real screens, not just a grid of thumbnails. Check that fonts and images are licensed for resale or swapped for free alternatives. A tidy, documented file is more likely to pass review and earns better reviews from buyers once it’s live.
Owen’s take
Getting into UI8 is a quality badge, and the audience is exactly the people who buy UI kits. Don’t rely on it alone, though; new authors often need their own audience to get sales going.
Who it suits
It suits experienced UI and product designers who can produce premium, well-documented kits. It suits less well beginners still building their skills or portfolio.
Similar options
- Creative Market sells design assets with an open shop model.
- Figma Community reaches Figma users directly.
- Framer Marketplace sells Framer templates with no platform cut.
- ThemeForest sells website themes and templates.
More options are in Selling Templates.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Audience of professional designers
- Acceptance adds credibility
- Optional exclusivity
Cons
- Hard to get accepted
- Author terms not public
- Results vary a lot for new authors
FAQ
How much do UI8 authors earn?
Reports say around 70% of individual sales, more for exclusive items; confirm when you apply.
Is it hard to get accepted on UI8?
Yes, UI8 reviews creators and products closely.
Can I sell on UI8 and elsewhere?
Yes, exclusivity is optional.
What can I sell on UI8?
UI kits, design systems, templates, icons, illustrations and mockups.
Does UI8 have a subscription?
Yes, an all-access plan alongside individual purchases.
