Artist vs Supplier Accounts on Printerval: Which One Fits Your Business?
Introduction to Supplier and Artist Accounts on Printerval.com
At Printerval, we offer two types of accounts to meet the needs of different business partners: Artist Accounts and Supplier Accounts. Each account type has its own features and benefits, tailored to the business goals of each partner. Here is a detailed introduction to these two account types:
1. Artist Account (Designer)
The Artist account is designed for designers who already have artistic creations or designs. Artists can upload their designs to the platform and start selling products. For Artists, we are committed to creating a creative space where designers can showcase their talents and earn commissions from each product sold.
- Commission: Artists will receive a commission ranging from 5% to 20% of the product’s value, depending on the product category. This encourages artists to contribute unique and high-quality designs to the community.
- Benefits: Artists do not need to manage products, inventory, or shipping. Our platform handles all of these aspects, allowing artists to focus on creating designs.
- Flexibility: Artists can create multiple designs for various products such as t-shirts, bags, mugs, and other gift items. They have complete freedom to create and introduce new designs.
- Order Management: Artists do not need to handle orders. All processes, from order handling to delivery, are managed by the platform and partners on behalf of the artist.
2. Supplier Account (Seller)
The Supplier account is intended for sellers who have physical products, with inventory and warehousing. If you are a supplier with available products, the Supplier account is ideal for you to expand your sales channel and reach potential customers.
- Benefits: Suppliers receive the full value of each product sold, including shipping fees. Unlike artists, suppliers do not share commissions — they get 100% of the payment, making it an excellent way to maximize profits and grow your brand on your own terms.
Even better, new sellers enjoy a limited-time offer: 6 months of free listing fees and 2 months of free transaction fees — meaning no platform costs to get started. - Platform Fees: After the promotional period, standard platform fees may apply as defined by the system. These fees help maintain and improve the platform, while still ensuring sellers can earn sustainable profits.
- No Design Upload: As a supplier, you don’t need to upload designs or wait for any design approval. Just follow a simple guide to register your warehouse. Once it’s reviewed and approved — usually in a short time — you can start listing your available products right away.It’s simple and seller-friendly.
- Order Management: Suppliers have full control over the fulfillment process — from packaging and shipping to updating tracking information. While they must follow Printerval’s order policies, this control allows sellers to deliver a consistent customer experience and strengthen buyer trust.
Comparison Between Artist and Supplier Accounts
| Criteria | Artist | Supplier |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Creative and unique designs | Ready-made physical products |
| Main Responsibility | Create and sell designs | List and ship existing products |
| Commission/Income | 5%-20% of the product value sold | 100% payment |
| Platform Fees | No platform fees | Free for new sellers (6-month listing, 2-month transaction) |
| Design Upload Rights | Can upload designs | No design uploads |
| Product Management | No need to manage inventory or shipping | Manage your own stock and shipping |
| Order Management | Does not handle orders | Handle orders and provide tracking info |
💡 Note for supplier:
“Revenue” is your total sales (product price + shipping), before any fees.
“Payment” is what you receive after deducting platform and payment processing fees (charged by payment partners).
Conclusion
Both account types offer unique business opportunities for our partners. If you are a talented designer looking to share your creative work with the world, the Artist account will be the perfect choice. If you are a product supplier with an existing inventory and wish to expand your sales channel, the Supplier account will help you reach a broad market and potential customers. Choose the account type that best fits your business model to start your journey with Printerval.com!
If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact us for support.
