Redbubble Alternatives (2026): 9 Sites for Artists

Redbubble is one of the best-known places for artists to put designs on stickers, prints, clothing and homeware without holding any stock. It's a sensible starting point, but it isn't the only route, and plenty of artists want more control over their shop, a different product range or a different crowd of buyers.

This page lists nine Redbubble alternatives in no particular order, sorted A to Z. I've mixed smaller, artist-focused and shop-builder options with a few well-known print-on-demand sites. Everything below comes from each platform's own website or help pages. If you're also weighing Etsy-style shops, my guides on how to sell on Etsy and the best print-on-demand companies give you more to compare.

Redbubble alternatives side by side

In the free plan column, Yes means the platform's own site says it's free to open a shop or start selling. Trial only means a free trial and no permanent free option. No means I couldn't find a free option stated on the site I read. Terms change, so check the current details before you upload a whole portfolio.

Tool	Type of platform	Good for	Free plan
Big Cartel	Online store builder	Your own artist shop with print on demand	Yes
Bonfire	Custom merch platform	T-shirts and hoodies for a fan community	Yes
CafePress	Custom merchandise shop	Mugs, gifts and home items with your design	No
Displate	Metal poster platform	Wall art printed on metal	No
Sellfy	Creator store builder	Digital downloads plus print on demand in one shop	Trial only
Society6	Artist print-on-demand site	Home decor and wall art from original artwork	No
Spreadshop	Shop system from Spread Group	Branded shops with apparel and accessories	Yes
Threadless	Artist shop platform	Artist storefronts with a design-led audience	Yes
Zazzle	Large print-on-demand site	Wide range of customisable products	Yes

Nine sites and shop builders for artists, A to Z

Big Cartel

Best for: Artists who want their own branded online shop rather than a listing on a shared site, with print on demand available inside it.

Bonfire

Best for: Creators with an existing audience who want to launch custom apparel and let the platform handle printing, shipping and support.

CafePress

Best for: Designers who want everyday gifts and home items, such as mugs and stationery, carrying their artwork.

Displate

Best for: Illustrators and digital artists whose work suits posters and wall art, and who like a single focused product.

Sellfy

Best for: Creators who want to offer digital files, such as prints or brushes, next to printed merchandise in their own store.

Society6

Best for: Artists who like a well-known home decor and wall art focus and are happy for the site to handle printing and shipping.

Spreadshop

Best for: Designers who want a branded storefront for apparel and accessories, with the printing and delivery handled for them.

Threadless

Best for: Illustrators who value a community known for artist-made designs and want a shop where one upload covers many products.

Zazzle

Best for: Designers who want one of the widest product ranges, from cards and invitations to clothing, with the site handling fulfilment.

How to choose between print-on-demand sites for artists

These platforms look alike on the surface, but they work in quite different ways. Some are shared storefronts where buyers browse lots of artists. Others give you your own shop and leave the traffic to you. Decide which of those you want before comparing anything else.

• Shared site or your own shop. A shared site brings browsing shoppers but your work sits among thousands of designs. Your own shop gives you control but you'll need to bring the visitors.
• Product range. Stickers, wall art, clothing and homeware suit different styles of artwork. Look at what the platform does best.
• Upload rules. Check file sizes, resolution and whether designs are reviewed before they appear.
• Control over your brand. Can you choose which products carry your art, edit descriptions and use your own name and logo?
• Product quality. Order a sample of anything you plan to promote, and check the print, the fabric and the packaging.
• Rights and licensing. Read the terms about who owns the work and how the platform may use it. Ask a solicitor for advice about your own situation.

Which kind of print-on-demand storefront suits which artist

• Illustrators with a following often do well with their own shop or a merch platform, because they can send fans straight to it.
• Artists who want to be discovered may prefer a shared site where shoppers already browse for gifts and decor.
• Digital artists who also sell downloads, such as fonts or brushes, suit a store builder that handles both.
• Poster and print makers suit platforms built around wall art, where the format is the main attraction.
• Designers who like variety suit sites with a very wide range of products, because one design can reach many buyers.

If you go the shop route, getting seen takes work. My guide to Etsy marketing strategy covers titles, tags and photos, and most of it applies to any small online shop.

Setting up your first artist shop on a new site

1. Start with five to ten of your strongest designs rather than your whole archive.
2. Check each design on a mock-up of every product, because a wide illustration can look odd on a phone case.
3. Write short, clear titles and descriptions using the words a buyer would search for.
4. Order a sample or two so you can photograph the real product.
5. Add your shop link to your social profiles and your website.
6. Look at which designs get attention after a few weeks, then make more in that direction.

Mistakes artists make when leaving a Redbubble-style site

• Deleting everything on the old site before the new shop is live and checked.
• Uploading low-resolution files that look soft on large prints.
• Copying the same description onto every product instead of writing for each one.
• Using fan art or someone else's characters, which can break a platform's rules and the law.
• Assuming a shop will attract visitors by itself, with no plan for promoting it.

Do you make print-on-demand or artist shop platforms? Tool makers can ask to be considered for a featured place on this list.

A short checklist before choosing your artist shop

Pick two platforms that suit your style of work and the way you want to be found. Upload the same three designs to each, order a sample and look at the result in your hands. Keep the one you'd be proud to show a customer, and don't close your old shop until the new one has taken a few orders.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best site for artists to sell designs?

It depends on your work and how you want to be found. Shared sites suit artists who want browsing shoppers, while shop builders suit artists with their own audience. Compare product range, upload rules and control over your brand.

Can I sell the same design on more than one site?

Often yes, but read each platform's terms first, because some have rules about exclusivity and how your work may be used. If the terms are unclear, ask the platform or a solicitor.

Do I need to hold stock with print on demand?

No. Print-on-demand platforms print each item after an order comes in, so you don't hold inventory. Order samples so you know what your customers will receive.

Is it free to open a print-on-demand shop?

Several platforms say opening a shop is free, while others offer a trial or don't state it on their sites. Check each site's current terms before you commit.

How do I stop my art being copied?

You can't fully prevent copying, but you can keep your originals, watermark preview images and report infringement through each platform's own process. A solicitor can advise on your own situation.