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Society6 alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll print-on-demand services

Top picks

  • Zazzle logo

    Best overall

    Zazzle

    Free plan + paid

  • Printify logo

    Best free option

    Printify

    Starting price: From $39 a month (Premium)

Common reasons people leave Society6: artists must apply and be accepted before selling, and no direct access to customers or their details. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Society6, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Zazzle currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Zazzle logoZazzleFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 464.8
2Printify logoPrintifyFree plan + paidFrom $39 a month (Premium)NoWeb6 of 659.4
3Printful logoPrintfulFree plan + paid$24.99 a month (Growth), free above $12K/year in salesNoWeb7 of 757.5
4Etsy logoEtsyFree—NoWeb, Android, iOS3 of 350.3
  1. Zazzle logo

    1. ZazzleTop pick

    Best for: Designers selling personalised stationery and gifts, and shoppers customising event items

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Society6

    Free store where you set your own royalty rate, strong on personalised gifts and stationery.

    Pros

    • Free store, with creators setting their own royalty rate
    • Very wide range of personalisable products, from invitations to home decor
    • Zazzle handles printing, shipping and customer service

    Cons

    • Large catalogue makes it hard for new designs to get noticed
    • No direct relationship with buyers or access to their details
    • Frequent sitewide sales can reduce what a shopper pays and what a design earns
    Visit Zazzle Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Zazzle a good Society6 alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Creator royalties
    Creator sets the royalty rate
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zazzle.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Store cost
    Free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zazzle.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Fulfilment
    Handled by Zazzle
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zazzle.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Membership
    Zazzle Plus, with free shipping
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zazzle.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Printify logo

    2. Printify

    Best for: Sellers chasing the widest product catalog and the lowest base prices

    Free plan + paidWeb

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Society6

    Fulfils orders from your own store, letting you set the full retail price.

    Pros

    • Free plan with unlimited product designs and up to five stores
    • Choose between many print providers per product to balance cost and speed
    • Very large catalog of customizable products

    Cons

    • Print quality and shipping times vary by provider
    • Premium plan is non-refundable once billed
    • Product discounts need the paid Premium plan
    Visit Printify Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Printify a good Society6 alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, $0 a month, 5 stores
    Checked Nov 8, 2026printify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium
    From $39/month, or $24.99/month billed yearly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026printify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Print providers
    70+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026printify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business model
    Margin on fulfilment price
    Checked Nov 8, 2026printify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    From $39 a month (Premium)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026printify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium plan
    From $24.99 a month, billed yearly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026printify.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Printful logo

    3. Printful

    Best for: Creators and small brands who want consistent print quality without holding inventory

    Free plan + paidWeb

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Society6

    Print-on-demand for artists who want their own Shopify or Etsy shop and to set their own prices instead of a marketplace margin.

    Pros

    • No upfront costs or monthly fee to start selling
    • In-house production with quality checks on each order
    • Connects to 20+ store platforms and marketplaces

    Cons

    • Base product prices are usually higher than marketplace-style rivals
    • Best discounts need the paid Growth plan or high sales volume
    • Shipping costs add up on low-priced items
    Visit Printful Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Printful a good Society6 alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, $0 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026printful.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Growth plan
    $24.99/month, free above $12K/year in sales
    Checked Nov 8, 2026printful.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Products
    594 custom products
    Checked Nov 1, 2026printful.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    20+ ecommerce platforms and marketplaces
    Checked Nov 8, 2026printful.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2013
    Checked Nov 1, 2026printful.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $24.99 a month (Growth), free above $12K/year in sales
    Checked Nov 8, 2026printful.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days (Growth)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026printful.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Etsy logo

    4. Etsy

    Best for: Gift buyers after handmade, personalised or vintage items, and makers starting to sell online

    FreeWeb, Android, iOS

    50.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Society6

    Sell under your own shop name and keep more control over pricing and branding.

    Pros

    • Huge range of handmade, custom and vintage goods
    • Cheap to start selling: a small per-listing fee
    • Many sellers offer personalisation and made-to-order work
    • Ships internationally from many shops

    Cons

    • Return policies and shipping times differ shop by shop
    • Some listings are resold mass-produced goods rather than handmade
    • Sellers pay transaction, payment and often ad fees on top of listing fees
    Visit Etsy Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Etsy a good Society6 alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Active sellers
    1.9 million
    Checked Nov 8, 2026etsy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Active buyers
    31.7 million
    Checked Nov 8, 2026etsy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cost to start selling
    20 cents per listing
    Checked Nov 8, 2026etsy.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Society6 alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Zazzle logo

Best Society6 alternative for most people

Zazzle

Free store where you set your own royalty rate, strong on personalised gifts and stationery.

Etsy logo

Best Society6 alternative for a free option

Etsy

Sell under your own shop name and keep more control over pricing and branding.

Printify logo

Best Society6 alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Printify

Fulfils orders from your own store, letting you set the full retail price.

Zazzle logo

Best Society6 alternative for iPhone and Android

Zazzle

Free store where you set your own royalty rate, strong on personalised gifts and stationery.

Printful logo

Best Society6 alternative for working in the browser

Printful

Print-on-demand for artists who want their own Shopify or Etsy shop and to set their own prices instead of a marketplace margin.

Society6 alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Society6?

Zazzle ranks first right now. Free store where you set your own royalty rate, strong on personalised gifts and stationery. Printify and Printful follow it in our ranking.

Society6 vs Zazzle: what's the difference?

Society6 is free to use; Zazzle is free with paid plans. Only Zazzle runs on iOS and Android.

Is Society6 free?

Society6 is free to use.

How much do Society6 alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Society6 alternatives: Printify, From $39 a month (Premium); Printful, $24.99 a month (Growth), free above $12K/year in sales. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Society6?

Yes. Zazzle (free plan + paid), Printify (free plan + paid), Printful (free plan + paid) and Etsy (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Society6?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Society6?

The complaints we hear most: artists must apply and be accepted before selling; no direct access to customers or their details; fewer apparel options than T-shirt-focused marketplaces.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Society6, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.