MerchYeah vs TeePublic: Why Creators Are Making the Switch

TeePublic makes it sound easy: upload your art and it’s on tees, hoodies, and more with no upfront cost. But most creators quickly find out the truth — tiny payouts, zero control, and a marketplace that buries your work.

MerchYeah was built to flip that script. Higher profits, your own branded store, premium apparel, and real tools to grow your fanbase.

Let’s break it down.

1. Profit Per Tee

• TeePublic: No control, no consistency. A $23–$30 tee usually leaves you with about $4 profit — or worse, as little as $2 when they cut payouts on a whim.
• MerchYeah: You’re in charge. Set your own prices and keep the profit. Thanks to our low base garment costs, most creators earn $9.85–$16.85 per tee at the same retail prices.
  Do the quick math: Sell 100 shirts → TeePublic pays you $200–$400. MerchYeah puts $985–$1,685 in your pocket.

2. Storefront

• TeePublic: Your designs sit inside their massive marketplace, surrounded by thousands of other creators’ work. Your fans get distracted before they ever check out.
• MerchYeah: Your own FREE webstore. Fully branded, totally customizable, and distraction-free. Fans see nothing but your merch, front and center.

3. Garment/Print Quality

• TeePublic: Usually printed on lower-tier blanks that can fade fast, shrink weird, and have totally hit-or-miss print quality. Inconsistent inks, cracked graphics, and shirts that lose shape after a couple washes leave fans disappointed — and once they notice, they’re less likely to buy again.
• MerchYeah: We only use premium blanks: Bella+Canvas, Next Level, Independent Trading Co. These are the same garments trusted by touring bands and major brands for their official merch. On top of that, every order is digitally printed with industry-leading equipment for sharp details, vibrant colors, and prints that last. The result? Merch your fans are proud to wear — and keep coming back for more.

4. Control Over Pricing

• TeePublic: Locked. You can’t adjust prices or margins.
• MerchYeah: Total freedom. Set your price points, run sales, or drop premium designs at higher margins. You’re the boss!

5. Growth Tools

• TeePublic: Upload, wait, and hope for sales.
• MerchYeah: Built-in ways to actually drive demand:
  • FlashSales → Timed sales to hype your fans and create FOMO.
  • PhaseOuts → Retire old designs to keep your store fresh.
  • Limited Releases → Create exclusive limited-release merch drops that feel like events.

6. Community That Promotes You

Here’s something TeePublic doesn’t have: a community that actually helps you grow.

With MerchYeah, you’re part of a vibrant network of artists, bands, brands, and creators who are constantly sharing designs, reposting drops, and helping each other get the word out. It’s not just about selling t-shirts — it’s about being part of a scene.

When you launch with MerchYeah, your merch doesn’t just sit on a forgotten page. It gets seen by both new and existing fans through your sharing, our community highlights, and collab promotion.

The Verdict: MerchYeah Wins

If you’re okay with making a couple bucks per tee and blending into a crowded marketplace, TeePublic will get the job done.

But if you want to build a real merch brand — one where you keep more profit, control your storefront, drop high-quality gear, and grow with a community behind you — MerchYeah is the better choice every time.

Disclaimer: MerchYeah is not affiliated with TeePublic or any other brand mentioned in this article. All information is current at the time of publishing and based on publicly available sources. If you notice anything that’s outdated or inaccurate, please feel free to reach out and let us know.