Free Artist Tool
Know Exactly What You'll Earn
Calculate your real profit on Redbubble, Society6, Zazzle, and Merch by Amazon — before you list a single product.
Redbubble Profit Calculator
You set the markup — Redbubble adds it to base price
20%
Default is 20%. Higher = more per sale, lower volume.
Your Numbers
Base price
$24.04
Your markup
$4.81
Retail price
$28.85
You earn / sale
$4.81
Est. monthly income
$144.30
Est. annual income
$1,731.60
Society6 Earnings Calculator
Fixed artist rates — updated March 2025
Pillows, framed art, tapestries & posters earn 10%. All others earn 5%.
Your Numbers
Artist rate
5%
You earn / sale
$1.75
Est. monthly income
$43.75
Est. annual income
$525.00
Earnings by Product Type
Zazzle Royalty Calculator
You set the royalty rate (5–99%) on top of Zazzle's base price
15%
Higher royalty raises the retail price. Zazzle recommends 10–25%.
Your Numbers
Base price
$16.95
Your royalty
$2.54
Volume bonus
$0.00
Retail price
$19.49
You earn / sale
$2.54
Est. monthly income
$101.60
Est. annual income
$1,219.20
Merch by Amazon Calculator
Amazon sets the price — royalty depends on list price tier
Amazon controls pricing but sellers often suggest price. Use typical market price.
Your Numbers
List price
$19.99
Amazon cut
$15.69
You earn / sale
$4.30
Est. monthly income
$86.00
Est. annual income
$1,032.00
T-Shirt Royalty Tiers (Standard)
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Want to know which platform pays artists the most? Read our full breakdown.
Read the Platform Guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Which POD platform pays the most?
It depends entirely on the product and your markup strategy. Redbubble lets you set any markup percentage directly, while Merch by Amazon fixes royalties by product tier — typically $1–$9 depending on product type and price. Society6 pays a flat 10% on most items. Use the calculator above to compare exact earnings side by side for your specific product.
What is a base price on Redbubble?
Redbubble sets a base price per product that covers manufacturing, fulfillment, and their platform fee. You then add a markup percentage on top of that base. Your royalty is exactly that markup amount — so on a $20 base tee with a 30% markup, your cut is $6 and the buyer pays $26.
Does Society6 take a percentage of my earnings?
Yes. Society6 pays artists a fixed 10% royalty on most products by default. On some items like Art Prints you can set a custom markup. This means on a $30 product, you would earn $3. The calculator shows your exact payout based on current base prices for each product.
How does Merch by Amazon calculate royalties?
Amazon MBA uses a tiered royalty table that varies by product type and the retail price you set. Higher-priced listings generally yield a higher royalty, but the relationship is not purely linear. For example, a Standard T-Shirt at $19.99 typically pays around $3.77. The calculator applies Amazon's published royalty tiers automatically.
Is this calculator free?
Yes — 100% free, no account required. CreatorMargin is a reference tool for independent artists. All calculations happen in your browser; no data is stored or sent anywhere.
How often are base prices updated?
We update base prices when platforms announce changes. However, POD platforms adjust pricing periodically without notice, so always verify your final royalty on the platform itself before setting a price. The figures here are for reference and planning only.