Platform fees

Creative assets

Compare marketplaces for design assets, fonts, templates, 3D files, photos and video. Each section keeps commissions, royalties and other charges in their stated units.

88 platforms

US / USD unless labelled

Graphics, illustrations, and design assets

Last checked

Sources and dates

Creative Market

Checked

Earnings model
General licenses cover photos, graphics, templates, themes, and add-ons. Source
Creator share
Default share is 50% of list price; shop and product rates may vary. Source
Required seller cost
No public setup or listing charge is stated; shop requests require portfolio review. Source
Exclusivity
No exclusivity lock-in; sellers may also sell on their own sites and elsewhere. Source
Extra deductions
Dashboard earnings exclude refunds; tax withholding may also apply. Source

Creative Fabrica

Checked

Earnings model
July 2025 guide: 50% subscription pool weighted by downloads and asset points; fonts earn 5 points. Source
Creator share
Seller page advertises 50% default single-sale share and 75% when the seller refers the buyer through an affiliate link. Source
Required seller cost
Designer membership is free. Source
Exclusivity
Non-exclusive; sellers can list on other platforms. Source
Extra deductions
Latest payout guide (Jul 2025): PayPal payouts under $10 cost $0.50; Payoneer minimum $100; bank payouts require $120 including a $20 handling fee. Current tax/refund deductions need current terms. Source

Design Bundles

Checked

Earnings model
Individual file sales and a monthly membership royalty pool. Source
Creator share
Half of net membership income after payment processing funds the pool; each artist share depends on downloads. The public agreement does not state an individual-sale rate. Source
Required seller cost
The public seller agreement does not state a signup or listing charge. Source
Exclusivity
The seller agreement grants Design Bundles a non-exclusive license to distribute the submitted art. Source
Extra deductions
Third-party processing fees are deducted before the membership pool is split; royalties are paid monthly through PayPal or Payoneer. Source

Envato GraphicRiver

Checked

Earnings model
Individual asset licenses at author-set item prices. Source
Creator share
Authors receive 50% of the item price before tax; the buyer fee is separate. Special deals may use different prices or author fees. Source
Required seller cost
New author signups are paused; Graphics is not in the current invitation categories. No new-seller signup is available. Source
Exclusivity
Non-exclusive; authors may sell their items on other sites. Source
Extra deductions
US withholding may apply at payout; minimum payout is $50. Promotions may change the author fee. Source

Envato Elements

Checked

Earnings model
Subscriber-share pool, allocated using the relative points of downloaded items. Source
Creator share
Authors collectively share 50% of base-tier Individual/Teams net revenue and 25% of Enterprise net revenue; each author gets a download-weighted portion. Source
Required seller cost
New author applications are paused; only direct invitations are possible. No new Elements signup is available. Source
Exclusivity
Non-exclusive; authors may sell their items elsewhere. Source
Extra deductions
Net pool excludes tax, refunds/reversals, affiliate and service costs, discounts, and processing fees; income/withholding tax and currency conversion costs may reduce payout. Source

Design Cuts

Checked

Earnings model
Design Cuts closed on 16 January 2025. Creative Market acquired the brand and hosts the official closure notice. One duplicate page heading says 2024, but the main announcement says 2025 and describes download access through June 2025. Source
Creator share
Not applicable to current sales: Design Cuts is closed and publishes no active standalone seller royalty schedule. Source
Required seller cost
Not applicable to current selling: the Design Cuts marketplace closed; Creative Market has its own seller program. Source
Exclusivity
Not applicable to current selling: no active standalone Design Cuts distribution or exclusivity program. Source
Extra deductions
The closure notice says sellers were paid within 24 hours of closure; the past-purchase download service was deactivated in June 2025. Source

UI8

Checked

Earnings model
Official marketplace listings sell digital design assets under named authors Source
Creator share
Current author revenue share is not stated in public UI8 pages Source
Required seller cost
Required author signup, listing or subscription cost is not stated publicly Source
Exclusivity
Current author exclusivity terms are not stated in public UI8 pages Source
Extra deductions
Current payout threshold, deductions and tax terms are not stated publicly Source

Magnific Contributor

Checked

Earnings model
Premium asset downloads earn pay-per-download royalties from subscriber net revenue, weighted by asset type and subscriber activity. Source
Creator share
50% of each subscriber net revenue amount forms the pool. A contributor earns according to weighted downloads by that subscriber: icons x1, photos/vectors/PSD x3, videos x12; other subscriber downloads count x3 in the denominator. Source
Required seller cost
Applicants need portfolio review and approval, then submit 150 to 200 initial assets. Public contributor steps list no seller fee. Source
Exclusivity
For partner distribution, Magnific takes a non-exclusive distribution and sublicensing license; contributors retain ownership and may distribute elsewhere. Source
Extra deductions
Standard download royalties need a $25 / €50 invoice minimum; PayPal, Payoneer, or eligible SEPA transfer; paid two months after downloads. Partner distribution pays 50% of net, with no added deductions, at least every three months. Source

Canva Creators

Checked

Earnings model
Accepted stock media earns royalties per unique, de-duplicated license, whether purchased or included in an eligible subscription. Source
Creator share
Royalty amounts vary by usage and Canva's model; there is no fixed contributor percentage. Template royalties are popularity-based. Source
Required seller cost
Creators must apply and be approved. Template applications are open; new Element Creator applications are paused, and Education Creator is a small beta. Public program terms list no seller fee. Source
Exclusivity
Accepted stock media is licensed non-exclusively; accepted templates are exclusive to Canva for three years. Source
Extra deductions
Refunds and chargebacks can reverse royalties; tax withholding depends on country and treaty. Terms list a $10 payout threshold, then $10 for non-SWIFT and $20 for SWIFT, so the threshold wording conflicts. Source

Vecteezy Contributor

Checked

Earnings model
Pro uses subscriber-share royalties allocated among a subscriber’s Pro downloads; Free uses pay-per-download royalties. Source
Creator share
Pro splits Pro revenue 50/50. Free PPD pays $5 per 1,000 photo/vector downloads and $10 per 1,000 video downloads; partner licensing may use separate terms. Source
Required seller cost
Apply with 10 sample resources; the public contributor pages list no seller signup or listing fee. Source
Exclusivity
No exclusivity is required. The current contributor page says uploads are non-exclusive; an older agreement copy also describes optional approved exclusivity. Source
Extra deductions
Contributors can set a payout minimum from $25 to $2,000. Source

Iconfinder (now Magnific)

Checked

Earnings model
The Iconfinder homepage currently redirects to Magnific’s icon catalog; no separate Iconfinder creator program is shown. Source
Creator share
No current standalone Iconfinder creator share is published; Magnific Contributor rates do not establish terms for legacy Iconfinder uploads. Source
Required seller cost
No current standalone Iconfinder seller fee schedule is published. Source
Exclusivity
Current Iconfinder-specific seller rights and exclusivity terms are not publicly listed. Source
Extra deductions
Current Iconfinder-specific deductions and payout terms are not publicly listed. Source

The Noun Project

Checked

Earnings model
Icons earn royalties from single purchases, website subscriptions, API calls, and optional Noun Studio derivative downloads. Source
Creator share
Current creator terms set 60% of net on single purchases and Noun Studio, and 50% of net on subscription/API use. Source
Required seller cost
Only selected creators are currently accepted. No contributor fee is listed on the public creator pages. Source
Exclusivity
Creators retain ownership and may grant additional non-exclusive licenses; The Noun Project’s license is non-exclusive. Source
Extra deductions
Net revenue deducts set expenses, which can include taxes, fees, disputes, chargebacks, and refunds. PayPal payout starts at $25 and is due by the end of the following month. The creator page still says 40% of shared subscription/API revenue, unlike the terms. Source

Flaticon Contributor

Checked

Earnings model
New contributor intake is closed. Current earnings for existing accounts are not stated on the public closed-registration page. Source
Creator share
The only public contributor agreement located is dated 2022; it cannot confirm current rates for existing accounts. Source
Required seller cost
New registrations are closed; existing contributors keep dashboard access. Source
Exclusivity
Current exclusivity terms for existing accounts are not published on the accessible public contributor pages. Source
Extra deductions
Current deductions and payout terms for existing accounts are not published on the accessible public contributor pages. Source

ArtStation Marketplace

Checked

Earnings model
Digital products sell per item through the Marketplace or an ArtStation-powered website. Source
Creator share
The August 2026 Help table lists seller shares of 88% for Non-Pro Marketplace sales, 92% for Pro promoted sales and 95% for self-promoted or own-site sales. The Sell Goods page still lists 70% for Free and 80–95% for Pro, so the official pages differ. Source
Required seller cost
A free plan can sell digital products. Pro starts at $9.95 per month and raises the seller share. Source
Exclusivity
Creators retain ownership. The terms grant Epic a non-exclusive license to use content to provide, improve, and promote ArtStation. Source
Extra deductions
Each order item costs $0.30. The same page FAQ says no-referrer Marketplace discovery pays a 15% commission, conflicting with the table’s 3% Pro promotion fee. Source

DeviantArt digital products

Checked

Earnings model
Premium Downloads are per-sale digital products. New listings require an active Core membership. Source
Creator share
Creators keep 80% on existing Non-Core listings, 88% with Core/Core+, 95% with Core Pro, and 97.5% with Core Pro+/Max, before processing and withdrawal fees. Source
Required seller cost
New monetization listings require active paid Core. Current prices are on the official Core Membership page and vary by plan. Source
Exclusivity
Buyers receive usage rights, not copyright; sellers retain all other rights. Public Premium Download guidance does not state a marketplace exclusivity requirement. Source
Extra deductions
Each transaction adds $0.30 + 3.5% processing. PayPal, Stripe, or BitPay withdrawals add country- and currency-dependent payout fees; funds have a seven-day hold. Source

Compare a share of individual sales with earnings from subscriptions and contributor programs. Seller costs, exclusivity and extra deductions affect what reaches you.

Creative Fabrica

Design asset marketplace

50%Single sales
25%Via your affiliate link

You keep 50% before other fees

Start
Free
Subscriptions
50% pool, by downloads
Exclusive
No
+ 1 more rate
All Creative Fabrica rates
RateWhen
Single sales
50%Single salesYou keep 50%
25%Via your affiliate linkYou keep 75%
Subscriptions
50%Download poolSplit by downloads and points

Bank payouts need $120, including a $20 handling fee. PayPal payouts under $10 cost 50¢.

Design Bundles

Design asset marketplace

50%Membership pool
Start
No fee stated
Exclusive
No
Payouts
Monthly
All rates and sources
All Design Bundles rates
RateWhen
Membership
50%Membership poolSplit by downloads

Half of membership income, after card fees, is shared by downloads. Single-sale rates are not published.

Checked

Sources

Envato Elements

Subscription library

50%Shared pool, Individual/Teams
25%Shared pool, Enterprise
New authors
Invitation only
Exclusive
No
Split by
Download points
All rates and sources
All Envato Elements rates
RateWhen
Subscriber pool
50%Shared pool, Individual/TeamsYour share depends on downloaded items
25%Shared pool, EnterpriseYour share depends on downloaded items

Authors share a pool of net subscription revenue, split by downloads.

Design Cuts

Closed marketplace

ClosedMarketplace no longer active
Closed
16 Jan 2025
Brand acquired
Creative Market
Downloads ended
June 2025
Sources

Design Cuts closed on 16 January 2025. Creative Market acquired the brand; its seller terms are separate. Past download access ended in June 2025.

Checked

Sources

UI8

Design asset marketplace

Share not disclosedAuthor share
Start
Not published
Exclusive
Not published
Payouts
Not published
Sources

UI8 does not publish its seller terms.

Checked

Sources

Magnific Contributor

Stock assets, formerly Freepik

50%Shared subscriber pool
Start
150–200 assets to begin
Exclusive
No
Minimum payout
$25
+ 1 more rate
All Magnific Contributor rates
RateWhen
Downloads
50%Subscriber poolVideos count x12, photos x3, icons x1
Partner distribution
50%Of net revenuePaid at least every three months

Freepik Contributor is now Magnific. Payouts come two months after downloads.

Vecteezy Contributor

Vectors, photos, video

50%Shared Pro subscriber pool
$5Per 1,000 free downloads
Start
10 sample files
Exclusive
No
Minimum payout
$25 to $2,000
+ 1 more rate
All Vecteezy Contributor rates
RateWhen
Pro
50%Pro subscription poolYou share 50%
Free downloads
$5Per 1,000 free downloadsPhotos and vectors
$10Per 1,000 video downloads

Pro earnings are split across each subscriber’s downloads.

40%Single purchases
50%Subscriptions and API

You keep 60% before other fees

Access
Selected creators
Exclusive
No
Minimum payout
$25
+ 1 more rate
All The Noun Project rates
RateWhen
Creator terms from 2 Sep 2026
40%Single purchasesYou keep 60% of net
50%Subscriptions and APIYou keep 50% of net
40%Noun Studio downloadsOptional

The creator page still says creators get 40% of subscriptions, which conflicts with the terms.

ArtStation Marketplace

Art and digital products

5–30%Sources disagree
Pro plan
From $9.95 a month
Per item
30¢
Rights
You keep them
+ 5 more rates
All ArtStation Marketplace rates
RateWhen
Help page, Aug 2026
12%Marketplace, free planYou keep 88%
8%Marketplace, Pro planYou keep 92%
5%Your own promotion or siteYou keep 95%
Sell Goods page
30%Free planYou keep 70%
5–20%Pro planYou keep 80–95%

Official pages give different rates, from 5% to 30%, plus 30¢ per item. Confirm your rate in your dashboard.

12%Core and Core+
2.5%Core Pro+ and Max

You keep 88% before other fees

New listings
Need paid Core
Processing
3.5% + 30¢
Funds hold
7 days
+ 2 more rates
All DeviantArt digital products rates
RateWhen
By plan
20%No Core, older listingsYou keep 80%
12%Core and Core+You keep 88%
5%Core ProYou keep 95%
2.5%Core Pro+ and MaxYou keep 97.5%

Shares are before processing and withdrawal fees.

Fonts

Last checked

Sources and dates

MyFonts

Checked

Earnings model
Foundries distribute fonts through MyFonts e-commerce and other Monotype channels, including enterprise and Monotype Fonts. Source
Creator share
Monotype pays 50% for MyFonts sales and 25% for other channels, including Monotype Fonts, enterprise, and enforcement orders. Source
Required seller cost
The public distribution summary states there are no additional distribution costs. Source
Exclusivity
All publicly available foundry fonts must be available across Monotype channels; the public summary does not bar other sales. Source
Extra deductions
MyFonts royalties pay monthly within 45 days after month-end; other Monotype channels pay quarterly. The minimum depends on payout method. Source

Fontspring

Checked

Earnings model
Foundries earn per-font license sales from the self-serve marketplace and separate Enterprise licensing. Source
Creator share
Current support terms list 50% on standard sales and 30% on Enterprise sales; shop and product rates can vary. Source
Required seller cost
The public participation page asks designers to contact Fontspring; no seller setup, submission, or listing fee is stated there. Source
Exclusivity
The public participation page does not state whether sellers must list fonts exclusively. Source
Extra deductions
Tipalti payouts are 45 days after month-end, with a default $20 minimum; methods and tax requirements vary by country. Source

Font Bundles

Checked

Earnings model
Designers can sell individual products and contribute products to the membership library. Source
Creator share
The membership Partner Fund is 50% of monthly net membership income after third-party processing fees, then shared according to downloads. Individual-sale commission rates are not published in the public terms and depend on the commission schedule. Source
Required seller cost
The agreement lists no account or listing fee; optional promotional offers may carry separate fees. Source
Exclusivity
The agreement grants Font Bundles a non-exclusive license to distribute and market submitted art. Source
Extra deductions
Monthly PayPal or Payoneer royalties; the agreement allows offsets for amounts owed. The public terms state no payout minimum. Source

YouWorkForThem

Checked

Earnings model
The official store lists fonts for license purchase and shows product prices. Source
Creator share
No current creator royalty or commission schedule is published on public seller pages. Source
Required seller cost
No public seller setup, submission, or listing fee is stated. Source
Exclusivity
No current public seller exclusivity terms are stated. Source
Extra deductions
No public seller payout threshold, timing, or deduction schedule is stated. Source

Creative Market fonts

Checked

Earnings model
Sellers can price an entire font family or set separate prices for each weight; each weight becomes its own listing. Source
Creator share
Default share is 50% of list price; shop and product rates may vary. Source
Required seller cost
Shop applications require portfolio review. No public setup or listing charge is stated. Source
Exclusivity
No exclusivity lock-in; sellers may also sell on their own sites and elsewhere. Source
Extra deductions
Dashboard earnings exclude refunds; tax withholding may also apply. Source

Creative Fabrica fonts

Checked

Earnings model
July 2025 guide: 50% subscription pool weighted by downloads and asset points; fonts earn 5 points. Source
Creator share
Seller page advertises 50% default single-sale share and 75% when the seller refers the buyer through an affiliate link. Source
Required seller cost
Designer membership is free. Source
Exclusivity
Non-exclusive; sellers can list on other platforms. Source
Extra deductions
Latest payout guide (Jul 2025): PayPal payouts under $10 cost $0.50; Payoneer minimum $100; bank payouts require $120 including a $20 handling fee. Current tax/refund deductions need current terms. Source

Adobe Fonts foundry partners

Checked

Earnings model
Adobe says it calculates and pays usage royalties to foundries whose fonts are used; its foundry directory shows active partners. Source
Creator share
No public partner royalty percentage or calculation formula is stated. Source
Required seller cost
An Adobe Community Manager reply from November 2024 directs foundry inquiries to [email protected]; it states no partner fee. Source
Exclusivity
Current foundry partner exclusivity terms are not public. Source
Extra deductions
Partner-specific payout schedule, deductions, and tax terms are not public. Source

Compare font marketplaces by the share paid to the creator and the type of sale. Check exclusivity and deductions alongside any required seller costs.

MyFonts

Font store

50%MyFonts sales
75%Other Monotype channels

You keep 50% before other fees

Start
No extra costs
Channels
All Monotype channels
Payouts
Monthly for MyFonts
All rates and sources
All MyFonts rates
RateWhen
Monotype
50%MyFonts salesYou keep 50%
75%Other Monotype channelsYou keep 25%

Your public fonts must be offered across all Monotype channels, including subscriptions.

Fontspring

Font store

50%Standard sales
70%Enterprise sales

You keep 50% before other fees

Start
Contact Fontspring
Payouts
45 days after month end
Minimum payout
$20
All rates and sources
All Fontspring rates
RateWhen
Fontspring
50%Standard salesYou keep 50%
70%Enterprise salesYou keep 30%

Shop and product rates can vary.

Font Bundles

Font marketplace

50%Membership pool
Start
No fee stated
Exclusive
No
Payouts
Monthly
All rates and sources
All Font Bundles rates
RateWhen
Membership
50%Membership poolSplit by downloads

Single-sale commission rates are not in the public terms.

Checked

Sources

YouWorkForThem

Independent fonts

Royalty not disclosedCreator royalty
Start
Not published
Exclusive
Not published
Payouts
Not published
Sources

YouWorkForThem does not publish its seller terms.

Checked

Sources

Creative Fabrica fonts

Fonts and craft files

50%Single sales
25%Via your affiliate link

You keep 50% before other fees

Start
Free
Subscriptions
50% pool, by downloads
Exclusive
No
+ 1 more rate
All Creative Fabrica fonts rates
RateWhen
Single sales
50%Single salesYou keep 50%
25%Via your affiliate linkYou keep 75%
Subscriptions
50%Download poolFonts earn 5 points per download

Bank payouts need $120, including a $20 handling fee. PayPal payouts under $10 cost 50¢.

Website themes and templates

Last checked

Sources and dates

Envato ThemeForest

Checked

Earnings model
Authors set item prices for one-time ThemeForest licenses. Source
Creator share
Envato takes an author fee of 50% of the item price; the buyer fee is separate. Source
Required seller cost
New author accounts are paused; direct invitations only. No new Theme category invites are listed. Source
Exclusivity
Non-exclusive; authors may sell the same items elsewhere. Source
Extra deductions
Monthly payouts start at $50. Method charges, 1.9% local-currency conversion markup, provider fees, and tax withholding can reduce payout. Source

TemplateMonster

Checked

Earnings model
Per-product license sales. Source
Creator share
Authors receive 20% of the author-set product price; the buyer fee is added separately. Source
Required seller cost
New authors email a portfolio for individual review; no public application or listing fee is stated. Source
Exclusivity
No exclusive listings from 1 Jan 2026; authors may sell elsewhere. Source
Extra deductions
Earnings clear after a 25-day hold. Refunds reverse earnings; chargeback fees pass to authors. PayPal/Payoneer withdrawals start at $50, wire at $500; up to two requests monthly, processed within five business days. Source

Webflow templates

Checked

Earnings model
Paid template sales through the Webflow Marketplace. Source
Creator share
Creators receive 95% of Marketplace template sales; Webflow retains 5% for payment processing. Source
Required seller cost
Approval and review are required; no public submission or listing fee is stated. Source
Exclusivity
External sales are allowed through Webflow fulfillment links. Source
Extra deductions
Discounts reduce the commission base; refunds can reverse credited commission. Creator taxes may apply. Source

Framer templates

Checked

Earnings model
Paid buyers follow the creator’s checkout link; Framer does not process template payments. Source
Creator share
Creators keep 100% of sales before their checkout provider’s fees; Framer takes no sale commission. Source
Required seller cost
Templates publish immediately without review; no public listing fee is stated. Source
Exclusivity
Creators may sell the same template on other platforms. Source
Extra deductions
Creators handle checkout, product delivery, and refunds. Checkout fees and refund rules depend on the provider and creator. Source

Shopify Theme Store

Checked

Earnings model
One-time paid sales through the Shopify Theme Store. Source
Creator share
Shopify takes 15% of gross theme sales; developers retain 85% before separate billing fees. Source
Required seller cost
No theme submission fee; listed themes go through Shopify review. Source
Exclusivity
Themes must be sold only through the Shopify Theme Store. Source
Extra deductions
A separate 2.9% billing fee and applicable tax apply; regional operating fees are 2% to 5% in listed regions. Source

WooCommerce themes

Checked

Earnings model
Marketplace product sales Source
Creator share
Vendor receives 70% of Product Net Revenue, after affiliate, refund/reversal, processing, and tax deductions. Source
Required seller cost
Partner account approval is required; public application and listing fees are not stated. Source
Exclusivity
Agreement makes no promise of exclusivity. Source
Extra deductions
Paid monthly within 30 days after month-end. Vendors handle tax; WooCommerce processes user refund and fraud requests. Source

Bubble Marketplace templates

Checked

Earnings model
Free or paid template licenses; commercial licenses are one-time. Source
Creator share
Creator receives 75% of the paid license price; Bubble retains 25%. Source
Required seller cost
Stripe is required for payouts; no public listing fee is stated. Source
Exclusivity
Templates sold on Bubble cannot also be sold on another platform. Source
Extra deductions
Bubble remits the seller’s 75% share in the following month. Stripe availability depends on seller country; no payout minimum is stated. Source

Compare the share you receive for a theme or template sale. Exclusivity, seller costs and additional deductions can change the return on the same price.

TemplateMonster

Template marketplace

80%Of your price

You keep 20% before other fees

Start
Portfolio review
Exclusive
No, from 2026
Funds hold
25 days
All rates and sources
All TemplateMonster rates
RateWhen
TemplateMonster
80%Of your priceYou keep 20%; buyer fee is extra

Withdrawals start at $50 for PayPal or Payoneer, and $500 for wire.

WooCommerce themes

WooCommerce themes

30%Of net revenue

You keep 70% before other fees

Start
Approval needed
Exclusive
No
Payouts
Monthly
All rates and sources
All WooCommerce themes rates
RateWhen
Woo Marketplace
30%Of net revenueYou keep 70%

Woo takes its share after processing fees, refunds, affiliate costs, and taxes.

Checked

Sources

Bubble Marketplace templates

Bubble app templates

25%Paid licenses

You keep 75% before other fees

Payouts
Stripe, next month
Exclusive
Yes
Licenses
One-time
All rates and sources
All Bubble Marketplace templates rates
RateWhen
Bubble
25%Paid licensesYou keep 75%

Templates sold on Bubble cannot be sold anywhere else.

Productivity templates and UI kits

Last checked

Sources and dates

Notion Marketplace

Checked

Platform fee
Notion charges 8% plus $0.40 per transaction processed through its checkout. Source
Required seller cost
Direct Notion checkout requires a waitlist application, approval, and Stripe onboarding; no listing fee is stated publicly. Source
Payment processing
Processing is included in the fee; non-US payouts add 1% FX. Payouts are biweekly after a 14-day hold, usually with a $20 minimum; refund and chargeback fees may apply. Source
Checkout
Creators can use Notion checkout or link to a third-party checkout; Notion is merchant of record for its own checkout. Source

Figma Community

Checked

Platform fee
Figma retains 15% of paid Community resource sales; this includes processing, purchase support, refunds, and sales-tax collection. Source
Required seller cost
Figma is not approving new creators to sell paid files; eligible creators can sell paid resources. Source
Payment processing
Card and payout processing are included; cashout starts 30 US business days after sale, at most weekly. Refunds are charged back; withholding tax may apply. Source
Checkout
Figma handles payment, delivery, purchase support, refunds, and sales-tax collection/remittance. Source

Framer components

Checked

Platform fee
Framer takes 0%; creators keep 100% of component revenue before external provider fees. Source
Required seller cost
Components publish immediately without review; no public listing fee is stated. Source
Payment processing
Paid checkout runs through an external provider such as Stripe, Contra, or Gumroad; provider fees vary. Source
Checkout
Creator handles checkout, delivery, and refunds; Framer does not process payments. Source

Webflow libraries

Checked

Platform fee
Webflow retains 20% of Library sales; creators receive 80%. Source
Required seller cost
Libraries are in beta; the current guide requires a demo site and intent form with 50 layouts. No listing fee is stated publicly. Source
Payment processing
The agreement specifies an 80% creator commission but does not itemize a separate payment-processing fee. Source
Checkout
Paid Library sales are processed through the Webflow Marketplace. Source

Envato GraphicRiver presentation templates

Checked

Platform fee
Envato charges a 50% author fee on item price; buyer fee is separate. Source
Required seller cost
New author applications are paused; Envato currently says Graphics invitations are closed except for Animated Graphics, with Fonts planned later in 2026. Source
Payment processing
Monthly payout on the 15th after $50; transfer fees vary by method and place, and withholding tax may apply. Source
Checkout
Envato Market checkout for single-item license sales. Source

Creative Market templates

Checked

Platform fee
Default split is 50/50 of list price; seller commission varies by shop/product. Source
Required seller cost
Shop request and portfolio review are required; a public application or listing fee is not stated. Source
Payment processing
Creative Market covers card processing. Discounts, tax withholding, payout method, and currency fees can affect earnings. Source
Checkout
Buyers check out through Creative Market. Source

Compare where buyers pay and how the platform handles checkout. Check the platform fee, payment processing and any seller cost for templates and UI kits.

Notion Marketplace

Notion templates

8% + 40¢Notion checkout

You keep 92% before other fees

Access
Waitlist and approval
Payouts
Every 2 weeks
Non-US payouts
+ 1% currency fee
+ 1 more rate
All Notion Marketplace rates
RateWhen
Notion checkout
8%+ 40¢Notion checkoutProcessing included
Your own checkout
0%Third-party checkout linkThat provider’s fees apply

Notion is the merchant of record for its own checkout. Payouts have a 14-day hold.

Checked

Sources

Figma Community

Figma files

15%Paid resources

You keep 85% before other fees

New sellers
Not approved now
Cashout
After 30 business days
Sales tax
Figma handles it
All rates and sources
All Figma Community rates
RateWhen
Figma
15%Paid resourcesProcessing, refunds, and tax included

Figma is not approving new creators to sell paid files right now.

Checked

Sources

3D models, materials, and textures

Last checked

Sources and dates

Fab

Checked

Earnings model
Per-product asset and pack sales through Fab listings. Source
Creator share
Publisher receives 88% of product sale revenue. Source
Required seller cost
The publisher guide does not specify a separate seller fee, but the linked Distribution Agreement could not be read in this review. Source
Exclusivity
The linked Distribution Agreement could not be read in this review, so exclusivity remains unverified. Source
Extra deductions
Payout about 30 days after month-end at $100+; lower balances roll over. Any unpaid balance older than 1 year is paid regardless of the minimum. Refunds reduce payouts; tax/payment setup varies by region. Source

CGTrader

Checked

Earnings model
Per-model sales; optional subscriptions and enterprise licensing. Source
Creator share
Standard share has 26 daily reviewed tiers: 55% at $0 to 80% at $300,000 net sales in a rolling 365-day window. Referred buyers earn an 85% rate for 12 months. Source
Required seller cost
Free signup and uploads; no monthly or listing costs. Source
Exclusivity
CGTrader does not restrict selling the same assets elsewhere. Source
Extra deductions
Lithuanian withholding: 15% for individuals, 10% for legal entities, 0% for Lithuanian tax residents; calculated by seller, earning type, and payout period. Source

TurboSquid

Checked

Earnings model
Per-sale asset royalties; optional affiliate referrals. Source
Creator share
Basic starts at 40%. Exclusive SquidGuild starts at 50% and rises to 60% above $10,000 lifetime sales. Affiliate sales add 15% for Basic or 20% for SquidGuild, reaching 80% on a qualifying sale of your own product. Source
Required seller cost
Account signup and uploads are free; sellers pay no listing cost. Source
Exclusivity
Basic is non-exclusive. SquidGuild requires exclusivity across the seller’s 3D catalog, with limited exceptions. Source
Extra deductions
Tax withholding may reduce royalties. Refunded sales and some remote-rendering costs can also reduce the royalty base. Source

Superhive

Checked

Earnings model
Per-item asset sales; creator application and product review required. Source
Creator share
Creator receives 70%, 80%, or 90% of the product price after processor charges, by plan. Source
Required seller cost
Free plan is $0; Pro is $49/month; Ultimate is $199/month. Source
Exclusivity
No exclusivity policy; creators may sell the same products elsewhere. Source
Extra deductions
Per item: $0.49 transaction fee plus 5.5%, 5%, or 4% merchant fee by plan; both are deducted before creator commission. Source

Renderosity

Checked

Earnings model
Per-sale royalties; rank uses the vendor’s site revenue over the prior 90 days. Source
Creator share
Ranks 1–10: 70%; 11–25: 65%; 26–50: 60%; 51–100: 55%; 101+: 50%. Prime and approved Loyalty each add 5 points, up to 80%. Source
Required seller cost
The public Vendor Policy does not state a vendor signup or listing fee. Source
Exclusivity
The public Vendor Policy does not state whether vendors may list the same products elsewhere. Source
Extra deductions
Standard payouts are monthly after $60; optional mid-month payouts have extra fees. Prime pricing discounts products 40–50%. Source

Daz 3D

Checked

Earnings model
Per-product royalties after DAZ accepts the product. Source
Creator share
Exclusive agreement pays 50% of net sales; a top-seller bonus is 5–15%. Non-exclusive rates are lower and negotiated per product. Source
Required seller cost
Public publishing guides do not state a seller signup or listing fee. Source
Exclusivity
The standard agreement is exclusive; non-exclusive terms are negotiated per product. Source
Extra deductions
Net sales deduct rebates, refunds, discounts, and incurred fees. Monthly check/wire or twice-monthly PayPal; wire has a bank fee. Source

RenderHub

Checked

Earnings model
Per-sale royalty increases by store item count. Source
Creator share
55% for 1–50 items; 60% for 51–100; 65% for 101–200; 70% for 201+. Source
Required seller cost
Public seller terms do not state a signup or listing fee. Source
Exclusivity
No exclusivity is required; sellers can list elsewhere. Source
Extra deductions
Payouts start at $20 ($30 for bank transfer); discounts/refunds may reduce royalties, and failed-payment fees may be deducted. Source

3DExport

Checked

Earnings model
Per-item royalties from asset sales. Source
Creator share
The rate table lists 70% non-exclusive at every tier; exclusive share rises from 70% at $0 to 80% at $50,000+ sales volume. Source
Required seller cost
No subscription or fixed fee; product submission is free. Source
Exclusivity
Cross-listing is allowed generally; the page also offers an item-level exclusive plan. Source
Extra deductions
Monthly payout on the 10th–15th for prior-month sales; $50 minimum. Source

Cubebrush

Checked

Earnings model
Direct storefront sales and Cubebrush-generated marketplace sales. Source
Creator share
Direct URL/social sales pay 95%; Cubebrush-generated marketplace sales pay 70% of profits. Source
Required seller cost
Free store with no listing fee; each sale has a $0.50 transaction fee. Source
Exclusivity
Cubebrush receives a non-exclusive license; creators keep their IP rights. Source
Extra deductions
Payouts run on the 1st or 15th after the $20 minimum. PayPal is listed; US direct deposit is marked “coming soon.” Source

ArtStation 3D assets

Checked

Earnings model
Per-sale digital product sales on the Marketplace and ArtStation-powered websites. Source
Creator share
Official pages disagree: the Aug 2026 earnings guide lists 88% Non-Pro and 92–95% Pro; the seller page lists 70% Free and 80–95% Pro. Source
Required seller cost
Listings are free; optional Pro starts at $9.95/month. Source
Exclusivity
Epic receives a non-exclusive license to creator content; no item exclusivity is stated in the public terms. Source
Extra deductions
The earnings guide deducts $0.30 per item; seller-set contract affiliates take 20–80%. Its FAQ still says 15% promotion while current fee breakdowns say 3%. Source

Compare marketplaces by the creator share for 3D models, materials and textures. Exclusivity and seller costs can affect which rate applies.

CGTrader

3D model marketplace

45%New sellers
20%Top tier

You keep 55% before other fees

Start
Free
Exclusive
No
Tax withheld
10–15% for most
+ 1 more rate
All CGTrader rates
RateWhen
By sales in the last 365 days
45%New sellersYou keep 55% at $0
20%Top tierYou keep 80% at $300,000
15%Buyers you referYou keep 85% for 12 months

Your rate is reviewed daily across 26 tiers, based on your last 365 days of sales.

TurboSquid

3D model marketplace

60%Basic
50%SquidGuild start

You keep 40% before other fees

Start
Free
SquidGuild
Exclusive only
Tax
May be withheld
+ 2 more rates
All TurboSquid rates
RateWhen
Basic, non-exclusive
60%BasicYou keep 40%
SquidGuild, exclusive
50%SquidGuild startYou keep 50%
40%Above $10,000 lifetimeYou keep 60%
Your own referrals
20%Best case, SquidGuildYou keep 80%

Affiliate referrals add 15% for Basic or 20% for SquidGuild to your share.

Superhive

Blender add-ons and assets

30%Free plan
10%Ultimate plan

You keep 70% before other fees

Plans
$0, $49, or $199 a month
Per item
49¢ + 4–5.5%
Exclusive
No
+ 1 more rate
All Superhive rates
RateWhen
Plans
30%Free plan+ 5.5% and 49¢ per item
20%Pro plan$49 a month; + 5% and 49¢
10%Ultimate plan$199 a month; + 4% and 49¢

Card and transaction fees come off first, then the plan share. Products are reviewed.

Renderosity

3D content marketplace

50%New vendors
30%Top 10 vendors

You keep 50% before other fees

Start
Not published
Rank by
Last 90 days of sales
Minimum payout
$60
+ 4 more rates
All Renderosity rates
RateWhen
By vendor rank
30%Top 10 vendorsYou keep 70%
35%Ranks 11–25
40%Ranks 26–50
45%Ranks 51–100
50%New vendorsRank 101 and below
Bonuses
20%Best casePrime and Loyalty add 5 points each

Prime pricing discounts products by 40–50%.

Checked

Sources

Daz 3D

3D figures and content

50%Exclusive, net sales

You keep 50% before other fees

Start
Not published
Exclusive
Standard deal
Payouts
Monthly or twice monthly
All rates and sources
All Daz 3D rates
RateWhen
Exclusive agreement
50%Exclusive, net salesTop sellers get a 5–15% bonus

Non-exclusive rates are lower and agreed per product.

RenderHub

3D model marketplace

45%1–50 items
30%201+ items

You keep 55% before other fees

Start
Not published
Exclusive
No
Minimum payout
$20
+ 2 more rates
All RenderHub rates
RateWhen
By store size
45%1–50 itemsYou keep 55%
40%51–100 items
35%101–200 items
30%201+ itemsYou keep 70%

Your rate improves as your store grows.

Checked

Sources

3DExport

3D model marketplace

30%Non-exclusive
20%Exclusive, $50k+ sales

You keep 70% before other fees

Start
Free
Exclusive
Optional, per item
Minimum payout
$50
+ 1 more rate
All 3DExport rates
RateWhen
By item
30%Non-exclusiveYou keep 70%
30%Exclusive, new sellers
20%Exclusive, $50k+ salesYou keep 80%

Payouts arrive between the 10th and 15th for the previous month.

5–30%Sources disagree
Pro plan
From $9.95 a month
Per item
30¢
Rights
You keep them
+ 5 more rates
All ArtStation 3D assets rates
RateWhen
Help page, Aug 2026
12%Marketplace, free planYou keep 88%
8%Marketplace, Pro planYou keep 92%
5%Your own promotion or siteYou keep 95%
Sell Goods page
30%Free planYou keep 70%
5–20%Pro planYou keep 80–95%

Official pages give different rates, from 5% to 30%, plus 30¢ per item. Confirm your rate in your dashboard.

3D printing files

Last checked

Sources and dates

Cults

Checked

Sales model
Paid digital downloads; creator sets the price and license for each model. Source
Platform fee
Cults keeps 20%; creator receives 80% of the pre-VAT net price. VAT applies to the commission based on seller status and buyer location. Source
Required seller cost
No subscription or fixed selling fee. Source
Payment processing
About 5% of the 20% commission covers banking costs; separate payout and currency-conversion fees depend on payment method. Source
License options
Creators retain file ownership; licenses include Private, Commercial, No Derivatives, and Creative Commons options. Source

MyMiniFactory

Checked

Sales model
Digital file sales; objects are checked for printability and manually reviewed before publication. Source
Platform fee
Current tiers: Upcoming 15%, Pro 12.5%, Studio 10%; legacy tier 12.5%. The fee is on the object price before VAT/sales tax. Source
Required seller cost
Monthly tier prices: Upcoming $9.99, Pro $24.99, Studio $99.99, plus VAT; legacy tier is $24.99 plus VAT. Source
Payment processing
Sale processing: 3.49% + $0.49 over $3; 5% + $0.49 at $3 or less. Percentage payout fee is 0%; payout requests below $100 have a separate $2 fee. Source
License options
Buyer rights vary by model and creator; commercial print rights may be granted separately by the creator. Source

Thangs

Checked

Sales model
Digital model sales, memberships, Bundle downloads, and optional physical Print Store orders. Source
Platform fee
Models: 30% under $5, 20% $5–$10, and 15% from $10; the official terms overlap at exactly $10. Memberships: 14% (eligible legacy plans: 8%); Bundle has no added platform fee. Source
Required seller cost
Paid memberships below $10 add $5/month at $5–$9.99 or $30/month at $2–$4.99 while members remain; no monthly fee applies at $10+. Source
Payment processing
Stripe 2.9% + $0.30 (recurring +0.5%); PayPal 3.49% + $0.49; Shopify 2.9% + $0.30 (Amex 3.9% + $0.30); taxable payments 0.4%; Stripe payout 0.25% + $0.25 plus cross-border; FX varies by provider. Source
License options
Creators attach their own license file; paid memberships can grant commercial print rights. Bundle excludes commercial print rights. Source

Printables Store

Checked

Sales model
A 2023 launch post said new stores received one paid-model slot and had a $5 minimum; current creator terms do not confirm whether these limits remain. Source
Platform fee
20% Printables platform fee. Source
Required seller cost
Opening a Store is free; no monthly seller fee. Source
Payment processing
Payments go through Stripe; Stripe processing and currency-conversion fees are additional. Source
License options
Per-model options: Standard personal use, Commercial use, and Commercial use with no derivatives. Source

Printables Clubs

Checked

Sales model
An older Prusa Help page says creators need level 18 to start a Club; current creator terms do not confirm whether this still applies. Source
Platform fee
Printables keeps a 10% fee from Club payments. Source
Required seller cost
Creating and running a Club is free; there is no monthly fee. Source
Payment processing
Stripe and currency-conversion fees are additional and outside Printables’ control. Source
License options
Creators can set commercial or custom licenses by tier and exclude individual models from those license benefits. Source

CGTrader printable models

Checked

Sales model
Printable 3D model sales; the rate tier also counts completed 3D projects and allocated subscription revenue. Source
Platform fee
Standard payout is 55–80% by rolling 365-day net sales; referred buyers earn 85% for 12 months. Source
Required seller cost
No monthly fees or listing costs. Source
Payment processing
Hyperwallet fees: PayPal/Venmo $0.30; bank $0.80 basic or $4.10 international; wire 2% ($7.70 min, $23 max); FX 1.9–3.75%. Payoneer transfers below $100 cost $1. Source
License options
Seller chooses the model license, such as Royalty-Free or Editorial, and retains ownership; CGTrader receives a non-exclusive license. Source

Gambody

Checked

Sales model
STL sales through immediate Stock uploads or reviewed Premium models; Stock files have a 200 MB per-file limit. Source
Platform fee
Premium creator share is 50–80% exclusive or 35% general; Stock pays 80% of profit. Premium cuts shown are the remainder of the creator share. Source
Required seller cost
Membership is free; Gambody charges no fee to offer products for sale. Source
Payment processing
Payout is requested; balances below $100 are normally held until threshold or 12 months. SWIFT costs $35; payment-agent charges, refunds, and chargebacks are deducted. Source
License options
Seller retains product ownership and grants the buyer a license; special deals can set additional license terms. Source

Compare fees for selling individual printing files and offering ongoing access. Check seller costs, payment processing and license options alongside the platform cut.

Thangs

3D models and memberships

15%Models $10 and up
30%Models under $5

You keep 85% before other fees

Card fees
2.9% + 30¢
Memberships
14%
Bundle
No extra fee
+ 3 more rates
All Thangs rates
RateWhen
Model sales
30%Models under $5
20%Models $5 to $10
15%Models $10 and up
Memberships
14%Memberships
8%Eligible older plans

Memberships under $10 also pay a monthly fee of $5 to $30.

Printables Store

3D printing files

20%Each sale

You keep 80% before other fees

Start
Free
Payments
Stripe, fees extra
Licenses
Personal or commercial
All rates and sources
All Printables Store rates
RateWhen
Printables
20%Each sale

In 2023, new stores got one paid-model slot and a $5 minimum price. That may have changed.

Checked

Sources

Printables Clubs

3D design memberships

10%Club payments

You keep 90% before other fees

Start
Free
Payments
Stripe, fees extra
Licenses
Set per tier
All rates and sources
All Printables Clubs rates
RateWhen
Printables
10%Club payments

Older help pages say you need level 18 to start a Club.

Gambody

STL models

65%General sellers
20–50%Exclusive sellers

You keep 35% before other fees

Start
Free
Stock files
Up to 200 MB
SWIFT payout
$35
+ 1 more rate
All Gambody rates
RateWhen
Premium models
65%General sellersYou keep 35%
20–50%Exclusive sellersYou keep 50–80%
Stock files
20%Of profitYou keep 80%

Premium models are reviewed. Stock files go live right away.

Game assets

Last checked

Sources and dates

Unity Asset Store

Checked

Earnings model
Publisher sells licenses for digital assets; sets prices and submits listings for review. Source
Creator share
Publisher receives 70% of the asset sales price before contract deductions. Source
Required seller cost
No fees to publish on the Asset Store. Source
Exclusivity
Unity receives a non-exclusive distribution license; the publisher retains ownership. Source
Extra deductions
Refunds, payment/network fees, bank transfer fees, and applicable taxes can reduce proceeds. Source

Fab game assets

Checked

Earnings model
Digital asset and product listings; publishers complete identity and payout setup and submit products for review. Source
Creator share
Publisher receives 88% of product sale revenue. Source
Required seller cost
The publisher guide does not specify a separate seller fee, but the linked Distribution Agreement could not be read in this review. Source
Exclusivity
The linked Distribution Agreement could not be read in this review, so exclusivity remains unverified. Source
Extra deductions
Refunds reduce future payouts; paid about 30 days after month-end at $100+, with lower balances rolling over. Any unpaid amount older than 1 year is paid regardless of the minimum. Source

GameDev Market

Checked

Earnings model
Digital asset license sales Source
Creator share
Minimum 70% of the price GDN receives; optional Seller Pro adds 5 percentage points Source
Required seller cost
Free seller account; optional Seller Pro is $10/month or $99/year Source
Exclusivity
Marketplace license is non-exclusive; seller retains asset ownership Source
Extra deductions
Withdraw at $25; seller pays withdrawal transaction fees; max one withdrawal per two weeks Source

itch.io game assets

Checked

Earnings model
Downloadable asset sales; direct or itch.io-collected payouts Source
Creator share
Seller sets itch.io share from 0–100%; processor charges are separate Source
Required seller cost
Free to publish; itch.io Payouts adds a one-time $3 tax-identity check Source
Exclusivity
Official seller terms do not state an exclusivity requirement Source
Extra deductions
Processor typically charges 2.9% + $0.30; payout, FX, refunds, and chargeback costs may also apply Source

Roblox Creator Store

Checked

Earnings model
USD sales of models and plugins Source
Creator share
Seller receives 100% of net proceeds after taxes and payment processing Source
Required seller cost
Public seller docs do not state setup or listing charges; Stripe seller account and regional eligibility are required. Source
Exclusivity
Official seller docs do not state an exclusivity requirement Source
Extra deductions
Taxes and payment processing fees deducted; refunds and chargebacks can also be debited Source

GDevelop Asset Store

Checked

Earnings model
Paid and free game asset packs Source
Creator share
Creator receives 60% after taxes and payment processing are removed Source
Required seller cost
Public seller documentation does not state a listing or setup fee Source
Exclusivity
Creators choose a pack license; no marketplace exclusivity term is stated Source
Extra deductions
Taxes and payment processing fees are removed before the 60/40 split; discounts use the discounted price Source

Compare creator shares for assets sold to game developers. Check seller costs, exclusivity and deductions alongside the headline share.

Unity Asset Store

Unity assets and tools

30%Asset sales

You keep 70% before other fees

Start
Free
Exclusive
No
Deductions
Refunds and fees
All rates and sources
All Unity Asset Store rates
RateWhen
Unity
30%Asset salesYou keep 70%

Refunds, payment fees, and taxes can lower your payout.

Checked

Sources

GameDev Market

Game art and audio

30%Free account
25%Seller Pro

You keep 70% before other fees

Seller Pro
$10 a month
Exclusive
No
Minimum payout
$25
All rates and sources
All GameDev Market rates
RateWhen
GameDev Market
30%Free accountYou keep at least 70%
25%Seller ProYou keep at least 75%

You can withdraw once every two weeks and pay the transaction fee.

10%Default share
0–100%Any share you set
Start
Free
Card fees
About 2.9% + 30¢
Exclusive
Not stated
All rates and sources
All itch.io game assets rates
RateWhen
itch.io share
10%Default share
0–100%Any share you set

You set itch.io’s share yourself. Payment processing is extra.

Roblox Creator Store

Models and plugins

0%Net proceeds

You keep 100% before other fees

Currency
USD
Needs
Stripe account
Refunds
Taken back
All rates and sources
All Roblox Creator Store rates
RateWhen
Roblox
0%Net proceedsYou keep 100% after tax and card fees

Sellers must be in a supported region and have a Stripe account.

GDevelop Asset Store

Game asset packs

40%After tax and processing

You keep 60% before other fees

Start
Not published
License
You choose
Discounts
Lower the base
All rates and sources
All GDevelop Asset Store rates
RateWhen
GDevelop
40%After tax and processingYou keep 60%

Packs are reviewed before they appear in the editor.

Photos and stock images

Last checked

Sources and dates

Adobe Stock

Checked

Earnings model
Standard stock licenses cover photos, vectors, illustrations and video under subscriptions, credit packs and on-demand plans. Source
Creator share
Standard rates are 33% for photos, vectors and illustrations and 35% for video, applied to net licensed price. Some non-standard plans use flat rates. Large subscriptions guarantee $0.33–$0.38 per standard still asset by contributor lifetime-license tier. Source
Required seller cost
Adobe describes contributor setup as having no upfront or subscription cost. Source
Exclusivity
Standard uploads and accepted Free Collection works are non-exclusive. Supplemental Work may be exclusive only when the request expressly requires it. Source
Payout
Payout requests require at least $25 and 45 days since the first sale. PayPal, Payoneer and Skrill are offered, subject to regional eligibility and tax requirements. Source

Shutterstock

Checked

Earnings model
Contributors earn a percentage of the price Shutterstock receives for each licensed download. Source
Creator share
Images and videos each have six separate levels from 15% to 40%; levels advance independently by download count and reset to level 1 every January 1. Source
Required seller cost
Opening a contributor account and submitting work are free. Source
Exclusivity
Contributor agreement is non-exclusive; creators keep copyright and may license the same work elsewhere. Source
Payout
Automatic monthly payouts use the account setting, but the payout help does not state its floor. Terms v9 sets $35 for electronic or $500 for checks; some countries also wait 90 days from first approval. The official pages conflict on the minimum. Source

iStock and Getty Images

Checked

Earnings model
Creators earn royalties when customers license accepted photos, videos or illustrations. Source
Creator share
The public contributor page states 15–45% per licensed file, depending on the contributor agreement. Source
Required seller cost
The public application page requires six samples but does not state a contributor account or submission fee. Source
Exclusivity
Applicants start with a non-exclusive agreement; they may later apply for exclusive status by content type for higher rates. Source
Payout
Royalties are paid in USD through PayPal or Payoneer. The public contributor page does not state a minimum balance or payment schedule. Source

Alamy

Checked

Earnings model
Stock licensing for photos, vectors, video and 360° images. Source
Creator share
2026 tiers: Bronze 15% below $250; Silver 20% at $250–$3,000; Gold 40% above $3,000 to $25,000; Platinum 50% for eligible Alamy-exclusive content at $25,000+. Tiers are based on annual licence fees net of refunds. Eligible students receive 100% of direct sales for two years. Source
Required seller cost
Alamy offers a free contributor account. Source
Exclusivity
Standard supply is non-exclusive. Contributors may mark eligible content exclusive; exclusivity only affects the Platinum commission tier. Source
Payout
Monthly payment once cleared funds exceed $75; USD, GBP or EUR by PayPal or bank transfer. Processing starts the first working day and may take up to nine working days. Source

Dreamstime

Checked

Earnings model
Stock photos, illustrations, video and audio are licensed through per-sale and subscription plans. Source
Creator share
Non-exclusive files earn 25–50% of net sales; exclusive files 27.5–55%; exclusive contributors earn 60%. A $0.20 upload bonus applies to each of the first 100 accepted files; after that, through 10,000 files, it requires downloads per image above 0.1. Subscription royalties can vary by plan. Source
Required seller cost
Contributor registration and uploads are free. Source
Exclusivity
Optional exclusivity applies to individual files or to the contributor portfolio; full exclusivity earns 60% on represented-file sales. Source
Payout
Request payment at $100 or more via PayPal, Payoneer, Skrill or check. Source

Depositphotos

Checked

Earnings model
Contributor licensing covers photos, vectors, video and audio through packs, subscriptions and special revenue-share plans. Source
Creator share
Photo/vector packs pay 30%, 32%, 34%, 36% or 38% by level; subscriptions pay $0.25–$0.33 per file. Video packs/subscriptions pay 30–38%; audio packs pay 34–42%. Unlimited music subscriptions allocate 40% of net subscription revenue by download share. Discounts, tax and partner deals can change amounts. Source
Required seller cost
Contributor account registration is free; applicants pass a brief examination with sample files. Source
Exclusivity
Supply agreement grants Depositphotos a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive license. Source
Payout
Withdraw at $25 or more via PayPal, Payoneer or Skrill; an approved tax form is required. Source

123RF

Checked

Earnings model
Stock photos, vectors, illustrations, video and audio are licensed through credit and subscription downloads. Source
Creator share
Credit downloads pay 30%, 40%, 50%, 52%, 54%, 56%, 58% or 60% at levels 1–8, based on prior 12-month downloads. Subscription downloads pay $0.216, $0.288, $0.360, $0.374, $0.389, $0.403, $0.418 or $0.432 by level; earnings round to cents. Source
Required seller cost
The public contributor agreement does not state an account or upload fee; it permits deduction of payment processing or bank transaction charges when incurred. Source
Exclusivity
The contributor grants 123RF a worldwide, non-exclusive distribution and licensing right. Source
Payout
Automatic payment on or after the 15th after threshold: $50 via PayPal or Payoneer, $100 via Skrill. A tax form is required; processing or bank charges may be deducted. Source

Stocksy

Checked

Earnings model
Creators earn stock-license royalties; cooperative patronage returns may also be paid when the co-op has a surplus. Source
Creator share
Creators receive 50% for standard licenses and 75% for extended licenses and market freezes. Source
Required seller cost
Joining requires a one-time $1 USD cooperative share, deducted from the first sale. Source
Exclusivity
Submitted photos/videos and work from the same series are exclusive to Stocksy; members may still work with other agencies and sell personal portfolio, social and print/product uses. Source
Payout
Monthly payment on the first Canadian business day once balance reaches $100; Payoneer, PayPal or Wise bank deposit. Regional methods vary and wire transfers may incur an administration fee. Source

Picfair

Checked

Earnings model
Lite: 20-image private preview; public sales require Plus. Source
Creator share
Plus stores have no added sales commission; the photographer receives the exact price set for each image. Source
Required seller cost
Plus prices are localized across 13 currencies and may include live discounts; monthly and annual billing are offered. Source
Exclusivity
Picfair receives a non-exclusive image license; the photographer retains copyright. Source
Payout
Request a cash-out after a sale. PayPal, UK bank transfer, or Wise where PayPal is unavailable; average processing is 14 days, up to one month at peak volume. Source

PhotoShelter

Checked

Earnings model
Sell print products and image licenses directly through your PhotoShelter site. Source
Creator share
Print/product orders: 10% Basic, 9% Standard, or 8% Pro on subtotal excluding shipping/tax; processor fees separate. Image-license fee rate is not confirmed in the accessible schedule. Source
Required seller cost
A paid photographer plan is required. Current plan prices are shown during signup; no public photographer rate table was found. Source
Exclusivity
PhotoShelter receives a non-exclusive service license; its terms do not state a seller exclusivity requirement. Source
Payout
Customers pay the photographer through a connected PayPal, Stripe, or Authorize.net account. PhotoShelter bills transaction fees on the next monthly statement. Source

SmugMug

Checked

Earnings model
Portfolio and Pro plans support print and digital-download sales with SmugMug fulfillment. Source
Creator share
You keep 85% of your markup above SmugMug print or download base costs; it is not 85% of the full order. Source
Required seller cost
Portfolio, the first sales plan, is $282 per year ($23.50 per month billed annually). Source
Exclusivity
SmugMug facilitates seller-chosen licenses under a non-exclusive service license; no seller exclusivity program is stated in its terms. Source
Payout
Paid monthly after the 7th: automatic payout at $500 unpaid profit, or request at $5 US / $10 international. US payout is ACH; international is PayPal. Source

Zenfolio

Checked

Earnings model
Professional and Advanced plans sell prints and digital downloads from galleries and websites. Source
Creator share
7% commerce fee on the order subtotal before tax/shipping. Digital delivery adds $0.09 per file or $0.99 per gallery download. US processing: Stripe 2.9% + $0.30 or PayPal 3.49% + $0.49; regional rates vary. Source
Required seller cost
Professional annual: $11.50/month for the first year; renews at standard rates. Monthly billing is $23/month. Source
Exclusivity
Photographers retain content rights and grant Zenfolio a non-exclusive license to provide its service. Source
Payout
Order profits go to the linked Stripe or PayPal account within 3–5 business days after shipment; route and timing can vary by provider and location. Source

Pic-Time

Checked

Earnings model
Sell prints and digital products from client galleries, with lab fulfillment or self-fulfillment on eligible plans. Source
Creator share
For Pic-Time-collected orders, commission applies to order profit only: Client Delivery Suite is 15% Free/Beginner, 8% Professional, 6% Advanced; Art Store is 15% Professional and 8% Advanced. Eligible paid plans can avoid commission by collecting payments themselves; Beginner Suite and Professional Art Store cannot. Source
Required seller cost
Free plan available. Pic-Time Art costs $7/$21/$42 per month with annual billing or $8/$25/$50 monthly for Beginner/Professional/Advanced. Source
Exclusivity
Photographers retain rights to their content and grant a limited service-use license; no exclusive marketplace license is stated. Source
Payout
Pic-Time-collected profits go to PayPal on the 1st/15th once over $20 and approved 7 days before payout. Self-collected payments go to Stripe, PayPal, Square, or offline; sales tax and payout handling then belong to the photographer. Source

Pixieset

Checked

Earnings model
Store sells prints, digital downloads, and other photo products directly from client galleries. Source
Creator share
Free accounts pay 15% of the order subtotal, leaving 85% before product and processor costs. Paid plans charge 0% commission; lab, tax, shipping, and processor costs still apply. Source
Required seller cost
Free includes 3 GB. Paid Client Gallery plans start at $8/month billed annually or $10/month; commission is 0% on paid plans. Source
Exclusivity
Pixieset receives a non-exclusive license to host/use content to provide the service. Source
Payout
Stripe or PayPal pays the seller directly; payout timing depends on country and provider. Offline payments require an upgraded plan. Source

Pixels.com (Fine Art America)

Checked

Earnings model
Sell royalty-free and rights-managed digital image licenses on Pixels.com. Source
Creator share
You receive 100% of your asking price. Pixels.com adds a 30% markup for buyers, so the asking price is about 77% of the buyer’s total. Source
Required seller cost
A Standard account is free and supports up to 25 images. Optional Premium is $30/year and allows unlimited uploads. Source
Exclusivity
No exclusivity is required; images may also be listed on other licensing sites. Source
Payout
The license page pays monthly on the 15th for sales before the 15th of the prior month, but gives no method. Fine Art America’s general seller page lists PayPal for all members and checks for US members; license-specific applicability is not stated. Source

Compare stock licensing revenue with tools for selling photos directly. Check creator shares, seller costs, exclusivity and payout terms for each model.

iStock and Getty Images

Stock photos and video

55–85%By agreement
Start
Six samples
Exclusive
Optional
Payouts
PayPal or Payoneer
All rates and sources
All iStock and Getty Images rates
RateWhen
Royalty
55–85%By agreementYou keep 15–45%

Exclusive contributors earn higher rates.

Checked

Sources

Alamy

Stock photos and video

85%Bronze, under $250
50%Platinum, exclusive

You keep 15% before other fees

Start
Free
Exclusive
Optional
Minimum payout
$75
+ 3 more rates
All Alamy rates
RateWhen
By yearly license fees
85%Bronze, under $250You keep 15%
80%Silver, $250 to $3,000You keep 20%
60%Gold, $3,000 to $25,000You keep 40%
50%Platinum, exclusiveYou keep 50%, from $25,000
Students
0%Direct sales for 2 yearsYou keep 100%

Your tier depends on the license fees you earned over the year.

Dreamstime

Stock photos and video

50–75%Non-exclusive files
40%Exclusive contributors
Start
Free
Exclusive
Optional
Minimum payout
$100
+ 1 more rate
All Dreamstime rates
RateWhen
Royalty
50–75%Non-exclusive filesYou keep 25–50%
45–72.5%Exclusive filesYou keep 27.5–55%
40%Exclusive contributorsYou keep 60%

The first 100 accepted files each earn a 20¢ upload bonus.

Depositphotos

Stock photos and video

62–70%Photo and vector packs
Start
Free, short exam
Exclusive
No
Minimum payout
$25
+ 4 more rates
All Depositphotos rates
RateWhen
Packs, by level
70%Green levelYou keep 30%
62%Platinum levelYou keep 38%
Other
$0.25–0.33Per subscription image
60%Music subscription poolArtists share 40%

Video pays 30–38% and audio 34–42%, by level.

123RF

Stock photos and video

40–70%Credit downloads
Start
No fee stated
Exclusive
No
Minimum payout
$50
+ 3 more rates
All 123RF rates
RateWhen
Credit downloads, by level
70%Level 1You keep 30%
40%Level 8You keep 60%
Subscriptions
$0.22–0.43Per download

Your level is based on downloads over the past 12 months.

Picfair

Photography store

0%Plus plan

You keep 100% before other fees

Lite
Preview only
Plus
Paid monthly or yearly
Payouts
About 14 days
All rates and sources
All Picfair rates
RateWhen
Picfair Plus
0%Plus planYou keep your full price

Public sales need the paid Plus plan.

PhotoShelter

Photography website

10%Basic, print orders
8%Pro, print orders

You keep 90% before other fees

Plan
Paid, price at signup
Payments
PayPal, Stripe, more
Exclusive
No
+ 1 more rate
All PhotoShelter rates
RateWhen
Print and product orders
10%Basic, print orders
9%Standard
8%Pro, print orders

Processor fees are extra. License sale fees could not be confirmed.

Checked

Sources

SmugMug

Photography storefront

15%Of your markup

You keep 85% before other fees

Plan
$282 a year
Payouts
Monthly
Exclusive
No
All rates and sources
All SmugMug rates
RateWhen
SmugMug
15%Of your markupYou keep 85% above base costs

SmugMug takes 15% of your profit above its print costs, not of the full order.

Zenfolio

Photography galleries

7%Order subtotal

You keep 93% before other fees

Plan
$23 a month
Card fees
2.9% + 30¢ Stripe
Downloads
9¢ per file
All rates and sources
All Zenfolio rates
RateWhen
Zenfolio
7%Order subtotalBefore tax and shipping

The Professional plan is $11.50 a month for the first year when billed yearly.

Pic-Time

Photography galleries

15%Free and Beginner
6%Advanced

You keep 85% before other fees

Plans
Free to $50 a month
Own payments
Avoid commission
Minimum payout
$20
+ 4 more rates
All Pic-Time rates
RateWhen
Client Delivery Suite
15%Free and Beginner
8%Professional
6%Advanced
Art Store
15%Professional
8%Advanced
Your own payments
0%Eligible paid plans

Commission is on order profit. Collecting payments yourself avoids it on most paid plans.

Pixieset

Photography galleries

15%Free plan
0%Paid plans

You keep 85% before other fees

Paid plans
From $8 a month
Payments
Stripe or PayPal
Free storage
3 GB
All rates and sources
All Pixieset rates
RateWhen
Pixieset
15%Free plan
0%Paid plans

Lab, shipping, tax, and card costs apply on every plan.

Stock video and motion templates

Last checked

Sources and dates

Pond5

Checked

Earnings model
Stock video is licensed directly, through subscriptions, and through partner programs; some partner/dataset payouts follow separate terms. Source
Creator share
30% non-exclusive or 40% exclusive for video licenses. Dataset earnings are 20%; partner and extended-license earnings can use separate terms. Source
Required seller cost
Free to create an artist account, upload footage, and start selling. Source
Exclusivity
Exclusivity is optional. The 40% rate requires footage to be exclusive to Pond5/Shutterstock marketplaces; direct sales on your own site remain allowed. Source
Payout
Regular earnings pay on the 15th when the balance is at least $25. PayPal, Payoneer, or Skrill; Skrill deducts 4%. Partner/dataset payment timing can differ. Source

Adobe Stock video

Checked

Earnings model
Stock video licenses are sold through Adobe Stock plans, credit packs, and on-demand purchases. Source
Creator share
Standard video royalty is 35% of net licensed price. Custom plans pay 35% of attributable price or a flat rate. Source
Required seller cost
Free to join and upload; there is no contributor listing charge. Source
Exclusivity
Adobe states the creator partnership is non-exclusive; the artist keeps control of the work. Source
Payout
Request payout at $25 after at least 45 days from first sale. PayPal, Payoneer, or Skrill; provider availability varies by region. Source

Shutterstock video

Checked

Earnings model
Per-download licensing. Some video downloads pay a $0.10 minimum when the level percentage would be lower. Source
Creator share
Six video earnings levels range from 15% to 40%, based on current-year video downloads; levels reset each January. Source
Required seller cost
Contributor account and video submissions are free. Source
Exclusivity
Shutterstock is non-exclusive; contributors keep copyright and can sell the same work elsewhere. Source
Payout
Automatic monthly payouts use the account setting, but payout help does not state its floor. Terms v9 sets $35 electronically or $500 by check; some countries also wait 90 days from first approval. Official pages conflict on the minimum. Source

MotionElements

Checked

Earnings model
Per-item licensing; separate subscription and partner programs. Source
Creator share
Per-item sales: 50% non-exclusive or 70% exclusive. Global Content+ pays 50% of net license fees, with plan-specific subscription calculations. Source
Required seller cost
No upfront listing fee is stated. The FAQ says no commission, while the per-item terms give creators 50% or 70%; the meaning of commission is unclear. Source
Exclusivity
Non-exclusive by default. Exclusive items can be sold through MotionElements, your own site, or as hard copies. Source
Payout
Monthly, 15th to 18th; $25 or $100 threshold; Wise, PayPal, or Payoneer. Provider fees may apply. Source

Envato VideoHive

Checked

Earnings model
Per-item licenses on Envato Market. Source
Creator share
Authors keep 50% of the item price; the buyer fee is separate. Source
Required seller cost
Open applications are paused; current invitation eligibility for Video authors is unspecified. Source
Exclusivity
Non-exclusive; authors may sell their items elsewhere. Source
Payout
Paid monthly on the 15th after a $50 minimum; bank transfer or PayPal. Payout fees vary by method and country. Source

Motion Array

Checked

Earnings model
Royalties are based on downloads; new artist applications are currently closed. Source
Creator share
Earnings vary with downloads; no fixed creator percentage is published. Source
Required seller cost
Seller fees are not stated on the public artist page. Source
Exclusivity
Non-exclusive catalog; artists may sell on other platforms. Source
Payout
Monthly PayPal or Payoneer once earnings exceed $50 USD; lower balances roll forward. Source

BlackBox

Checked

Earnings model
Footage is distributed through partner agencies; earnings come from their licenses. Source
Creator share
BlackBox takes a 15% commission plus an approximately 3% transaction fee on monthly net sales; the balance is distributed pro rata by contributor ownership. Source
Required seller cost
Free membership; no subscription fee. Source
Exclusivity
Standard content gets a non-exclusive license; jointly created content gets an exclusive license if accepted. Creators retain copyright. Source
Payout
Payout methods, minimum, and timing are not published in the public FAQ or terms. Source

Storyblocks contributor program

Checked

Earnings model
Subscription revenue pool, with separate dataset and machine-learning revenue terms. Source
Creator share
Member Library earnings come from a revenue pool; each contributor share varies by the value/downloads of their content relative to others. The pool size and exact share are proprietary. The agreement uses 60% only as an example. Source
Required seller cost
No required seller fee is listed in the public contributor guide or agreement. Source
Exclusivity
Video is non-exclusive and removable on 30 days notice; the agreement also grants dataset and model-training rights. Source
Payout
Member Library payouts are monthly around the 15th; Payoneer requires $10, while thresholds for PayPal, bank, wire, check and eCheck vary. AI/model-product payouts are semiannual; third-party processing fees are deducted. Source

Dissolve

Checked

Earnings model
Contributors earn royalties when licensed content sells. Source
Creator share
A current creator percentage is not published in the public contributor materials. Source
Required seller cost
A current seller or listing fee is not published in the public contributor materials. Source
Exclusivity
The contributor guide describes an exclusive contributor option alongside regular submissions. Source
Payout
The latest public contributor guide found is from 2019: it says payment was due in the second half of the next month. Current public payout methods, minimum and schedule are not stated. Source

Compare creator shares for stock footage and motion templates. Subscription earnings, exclusivity and payout terms can make headline rates difficult to compare on their own.

Pond5

Stock footage

70%Non-exclusive video
60%Exclusive video

You keep 30% before other fees

Start
Free
Exclusive
Optional
Minimum payout
$25
+ 1 more rate
All Pond5 rates
RateWhen
Video
70%Non-exclusive videoYou keep 30%
60%Exclusive videoYou keep 40%
Datasets
80%Dataset earningsYou keep 20%

Exclusive means only Pond5 and Shutterstock. You can still sell on your own site.

Motion Array

Video templates

Paid by downloadsNo fixed creator share
New artists
Closed
Exclusive
No
Minimum payout
$50
Sources

Motion Array pays by downloads and does not publish a fixed share.

Checked

Sources

BlackBox

Footage distribution

15% + about 3%Of net sales

You keep 85% before other fees

Start
Free
Sells through
Partner agencies
Rights
You keep copyright
All rates and sources
All BlackBox rates
RateWhen
BlackBox
15%+ about 3%Of net salesThe 3% is a transaction fee

BlackBox only earns when your footage sells through its partner agencies.

Checked

Sources

Sewing, knitting, and craft patterns

Last checked

Sources and dates

Ravelry

Checked

Seller cost
Current seller start cost is not stated in public official pages reviewed Source
Platform fee
Current fee schedule is linked from seller help, but requires sign-in Source
Payment processing
PayPal is the only processor; sellers also pay Ravelry invoices via PayPal Source
Exclusivity
Current exclusivity terms are not accessible in public seller help Source

Ribblr

Checked

Seller cost
Free account; no shop or listing fee. Source
Platform fee
Sale fee starts at 4%, with a $0.25 minimum per pattern. $elFee can reduce the fee to zero through referral rewards. Source
Payment processing
Ribblr uses Stripe Connect; Stripe processing and currency conversion fees may apply. Source
Exclusivity
Patterns remain the designer’s and are non-exclusive. Source

LoveCrafts

Checked

Seller cost
Pattern listings are free. Source
Platform fee
The official chart lists 4% + $0.35 per USD sale and a 5% seller fee in the monthly sales band, but says these rates apply from June 1, 2022. Current rates are unconfirmed. Source
Payment processing
PayPal charges and currency-conversion costs may apply; the public schedule does not itemize the transaction-cost components. Source
Exclusivity
Designers retain copyright. The standard listing licence is non-exclusive; any exclusivity agreement must be separately written. Source

Craftsuprint

Checked

Seller cost
Current seller signup and listing costs could not be verified because the official marketplace was inaccessible. Source
Platform fee
Current seller share and royalty terms could not be verified because the official marketplace was inaccessible. Source
Payment processing
Current seller payment-processing terms could not be verified because the official marketplace was inaccessible. Source
Exclusivity
Current exclusivity terms could not be verified because the official marketplace was inaccessible. Source

Design Bundles craft files

Checked

Seller cost
The public partner terms do not state a current seller signup, listing, or monthly price. Source
Platform fee
Partner terms (last updated Aug 2023) allocate 50% of net membership income after processing costs to a download pool; individual shares vary. No ad-hoc rate is published. Source
Payment processing
Aug 2023 partner terms say processing is deducted before the membership pool; current mechanics are not reconfirmed. Source
Exclusivity
Aug 2023 partner terms grant a non-exclusive licence; current seller terms are not reconfirmed. Source

Creative Fabrica craft files

Checked

Seller cost
Designer membership is free. Source
Platform fee
Default single-sale share is 50%; a sale referred through your affiliate link pays 75% total, including 25% affiliate commission. Subscription downloads also earn revenue, but their formula is not public. Source
Payment processing
No separate per-sale processing rate is stated. PayPal payouts under $10 cost $0.50; bank transfers cost $20 with a $100 minimum; Payoneer minimum is $100. Source
Exclusivity
Designers may sell their work on other marketplaces. Source

Compare platform fees for selling patterns and craft files. Check seller costs, payment processing and exclusivity alongside each sale fee.

Ravelry

Knitting and crochet patterns

Sign in for feesSeller fee schedule
Payments
PayPal only
Start
Not published
Exclusive
Not published
Sources

Ravelry’s seller fee page needs a login.

Checked

Sources

Ribblr

Interactive patterns

4%Each sale

You keep 96% before other fees

Start
Free
Minimum fee
25¢ a pattern
Exclusive
No
All rates and sources
All Ribblr rates
RateWhen
Ribblr
4%Each saleAt least 25¢ a pattern

Referral rewards through $elFee can bring your fee down to zero.

LoveCrafts

Knitting and crochet patterns

4% + 35¢Per sale, 2022 chart
5%Seller fee
Listing
Free
Payments
PayPal
Exclusive
No
All rates and sources
All LoveCrafts rates
RateWhen
2022 fee chart
4%+ 35¢Per sale, 2022 chart
5%Seller feeMonthly sales band

LoveCrafts’ fee chart is dated June 2022, so current rates are not confirmed.

Craftsuprint

Card kits and craft designs

Share unconfirmedOfficial terms inaccessible
Site
Blocked access
Seller terms
Not checked
Exclusive
Not checked
Sources

Craftsuprint’s site blocked access, so its terms could not be checked.

Checked

Sources

50%Membership pool
Start
Not published
Exclusive
No, in 2023
Terms
From Aug 2023
All rates and sources
All Design Bundles craft files rates
RateWhen
Membership
50%Membership poolSplit by downloads

Single-sale rates are not published. The partner terms were last updated in 2023.