Redbubble Product Earnings Comparison Calculator
Compare modelled earnings for up to four Redbubble products using the base prices you currently see in your own account. The calculator adds up artist margin, applies the excess markup fee per product, then applies the platform fee and the $150 fee cap at account level — the way Redbubble charges them.
Last Updated: October 2026
Built on Redbubble's current Help Center fee rules.
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| Product | Margin per sale | Excess markup fee per sale | Monthly margin | Est. net contribution* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product A | $4.00 | $0.00 | $40.00 | $20.00 |
*Estimated: account-level fees are split across products in proportion to the fees each one generates. Redbubble does not publish a per-product fee split.
Total monthly artist margin
$40.00
Excess markup fees
$0.00
Account-level platform fee
$20.00
Fee cap effect
Not reached
Total fees capped at $150 per pay period
Estimated total net monthly earnings
$20.00
Planning estimates, not guaranteed earnings. Redbubble assigns account tiers, and its base prices and fees can change by product, country and currency — check your current figures in your Redbubble artist dashboard. Account fees are capped at $150 per pay period. Enter the base price you currently see for each product — base prices vary by product, location, currency and discounts.
All calculations are estimates based on average platform fees. Real profits may vary depending on category, ads, and shipping.
Planning estimates only, not guaranteed earnings. Redbubble assigns account tiers, and base prices and fees can change — confirm current figures in your Redbubble artist dashboard.
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How to use this calculator
- Enter your numbers in each field above — the calculator updates instantly as you type, so there's nothing to submit.
- Use your real figures when you have them, or sensible estimates while you're planning. If a field doesn't apply, leave it at zero.
- Compare the results, then change one input at a time to see how each lever (price, cost, fees, volume) moves the outcome.
Formula
Per product: margin = base × markup × sales; excess fee = 50% × base × (markup − 20%) × sales · Account: platform fee = tier rate × total margin; total fees capped at $150 · Net = total margin − capped fees · Per-product net = estimate, splitting fees in proportion to each product's uncapped fees
Worked example
Standard account. Product A: $20 base, 20% markup, 10 sales. Product B: $40 base, 25% markup, 5 sales (illustrative bases).
- A: margin $4.00 × 10 = $40.00; no excess fee
- B: margin $10.00 × 5 = $50.00; excess fee $1.00 × 5 = $5.00
- Platform fee: 50% × $90.00 = $45.00; total fees $50.00 (below cap)
- Estimated total net: $90.00 − $50.00 = $40.00
Answer: $40.00 estimated net for the month
How it works
Redbubble base prices differ by product and can change with delivery location, currency and discounts, so this calculator never stores a base price — enter the one you see today.
The platform fee and fee cap are account-level charges. The per-product net column is an estimate that splits those account fees in proportion to the fees each product generates; Redbubble does not publish a per-product split.
How to interpret your results
- Dollar values are shown per sale, per order, or per item unless a result is explicitly labelled monthly, weekly, or daily.
- Percentages (margin, ROI, conversion rate) are easier to compare across products and price points than raw dollars — use them when you benchmark.
- A positive result means you're ahead after the costs and fees you entered. A negative result means the current numbers don't work — change a lever (raise price, cut a cost, lower ad spend) and recalculate.
- Treat the output as a planning estimate, not a guarantee. Fees, taxes, and conversion rates shift over time — re-run the numbers whenever a key input changes.
Limitations
- Per-product fee allocation is an estimate.
- Does not forecast sales or include taxes.
Common mistakes
- Reusing a base price from an old screenshot or a different country.
- Adding up per-product nets from separate calculations — the fee cap is shared across the account.
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FAQ
- Which Redbubble product earns the most?
- That depends on your own base prices, markups and sales. This tool compares the products you enter; it doesn't rank products in general.
- Why aren't base prices pre-filled?
- Redbubble base prices vary by product, location, currency and discounts, so you should enter the one you currently see.
- Is the per-product net exact?
- No — it's a proportional estimate. Redbubble applies the platform fee and fee cap to your account as a whole.
- How many products can I compare?
- Up to four. Leave unused rows blank.
Why trust this calculator?
This tool uses standard mathematical formulas and commonly accepted calculation methods, shown openly in the Formula section above so you can verify the math yourself. Results are estimates based on the information you enter and do not account for every individual circumstance. For important financial, tax, legal, medical, or business decisions, please double-check with a qualified professional before acting on the numbers.
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