Society6 is a print-on-demand marketplace that helps artists sell their designs on a wide range of products. While it’s often compared to Redbubble, Society6 places a stronger focus on art, home decor, and premium lifestyle products.
Artists can upload their artwork and have it printed on items such as wall art, framed prints, tapestries, furniture, phone cases, mugs, apparel, and many other home accessories. Most products pay a fixed artist commission, while art prints allow creators to set their own markup and potentially earn higher profits.
One of Society6’s biggest advantages is its built-in marketing. The platform regularly promotes products through seasonal campaigns, curated collections, email marketing, and featured artist showcases. This gives creators additional exposure without having to handle all of the promotion themselves.
For artists, illustrators, photographers, and graphic designers, Society6 can be an attractive way to generate ongoing income from existing artwork while reaching a buyer audience that is actively looking for unique, high-quality home decor and art pieces.
Pay
Artist commission ranges from 10% to 16% on most products. Art print markup is set by the artist above Society6's base cost, giving more control over margins. Top artists report $500 to $3,000+ per month from a large, consistently popular catalog.
How You Make Money
You upload original artwork, it's applied across Society6's product range, and you earn a commission each time a buyer purchases a product featuring your design.
Withdrawal Speed
Monthly on the 1st for previous month's earnings exceeding the minimum
Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate (original artwork required)
Pros
Strong home decor focus attracts buyers willing to pay premium prices for unique art products.
Low $10 minimum payout makes earnings accessible quickly.
Society6 actively markets popular products reducing the need for self-promotion.
Art print markup control allows better margin management than fixed-commission products.
Open to artists globally with no geographic restrictions.
Cons
Commission of 10% to 16% on most products is lower than some competing platforms.
High competition in popular art styles like geometric, botanical, and minimalist design.
Product quality is dependent on Society6's printing partners which varies by product type.
Building a consistently earning catalog takes time and experimentation with product types.
Best For
Artists and illustrators who want their work on premium home decor products with a platform that actively markets to its buyer community in the interior design space
