Amazon KDP Print vs Redbubble / TeePublic
Amazon KDP Print specializes in print-on-demand paperback and hardcover books sold through Amazon, offering royalties of 40–60% after printing costs. Redbubble and TeePublic are marketplaces for print-on-demand merchandise like t-shirts and mugs, with a revenue share model that typically gives creators around 20%. Both platforms are free to join, but KDP is designed for authors distributing books, while Redbubble/TeePublic cater to artists selling fan merchandise and original designs. The key difference lies in product type and distribution channel: KDP leverages Amazon's book marketplace, whereas Redbubble/TeePublic provide a broader merch storefront.
Pick Amazon KDP Print
Pick Amazon KDP Print if you are a self-published author looking to produce and sell paperback or hardcover editions of your book through Amazon's vast retail network.
Pick Redbubble / TeePublic
Pick Redbubble / TeePublic if you want to create and sell merchandise featuring your book's characters, quotes, or cover art, leveraging a built-in marketplace for fan and artist designs.
At a glance
| Amazon KDP Print | Redbubble / TeePublic | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free; 40–60% | Revenue share |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Paid |
| Free option | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Best for | Print-on-Demand & Merch | Print-on-Demand & Merch |
| AI features | No | No |
| Open source | No | No |
Redbubble / TeePublic
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Marketplace POD merch for fan/author designs.
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