How we make this list: we compare pricing pages, product documentation and public user reviews. Ratings come from G2, Capterra or Trustpilot, with the date we checked them.
Key takeaways
- Displate prints on steel with a magnet mount, so the closest alternatives are metal print specialists, not paper poster shops.
- Metal Plate Pictures, Artbeat Studios, and MetalPrints.com print your own photos on metal, while Society6 and Redbubble sell artist designs across many products.
- Displate custom prints run roughly $38 to $55 by size, so compare finished prices including mounting hardware before judging value.
- Artists earn a 50% commission on Displate marketplace sales, far above the flat 10% royalty Society6 pays on most products.
- Order a sample before committing to a seller catalog, since metal prints can look different from your screen.
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The best Displate alternatives
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Society6 is the decor-focused artist marketplace, and its strength is presentation. Art prints start from about $30 list, often near $18 on sale, while framed and large prints run roughly $65 to $245. The catalog reaches past posters into bedding, rugs, furniture, and decor, all printed to order from uploaded designs.
Framing and paper choices are closer to a gallery shop than to a merch site, which suits buyers who want a print to look like art rather than merchandise. Artists open a free account and order their own work, and shoppers browse independent designs alongside curated collections.
Society6 is not a metal poster specialist. Buyers who want steel specifically should look at the metal printers here, while buyers who want an art-quality framed print will find Society6 the better match. For matching a design across a room, from print to pillow, Society6 has no equal on this list.
What we like- Art prints from about $30 list
- Framing and paper options near gallery quality
- Decor range beyond prints
Watch out for- Retail pricing, especially framed
- Slower turnaround than apparel sites
- Metal is not the focus
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Redbubble is the largest independent artist marketplace on this list, with designs from thousands of artists across posters, apparel, stickers, and home goods. For a buyer hunting a specific fandom, aesthetic, or niche illustration, Redbubble's catalog depth beats every specialist here.
Artist shops are free to open, and buyers order prints in several finishes and sizes. The marketplace model means quality varies by product line, and the experience feels more like a merch site than a gallery. That trade is acceptable when the design matters more than the material.
Metal posters are not Redbubble's specialty, so a buyer set on steel should choose a metal printer. A buyer who wants the widest design choice, including art that Displate does not carry, will find Redbubble the richest hunting ground.
What we like- Huge independent artist catalog
- Many products beyond wall art
- Easy artist shops
Watch out for- Quality varies by product
- Metal prints are not the specialty
- Marketplace feel over gallery feel
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
AllPosters is a long-running poster retailer with a licensed catalog of art, photography, and entertainment prints. Buyers who want a known artwork, a classic photograph, or a licensed image will find it here, with framing options that turn a poster into a finished piece.
The catalog's licensing is the point: these are official reproductions rather than independent uploads, so quality and authenticity are consistent. Framing choices cover standard sizes, and the retailer model means straightforward ordering without artist-shop variability.
AllPosters sells paper posters, not metal, so it is an alternative for the art rather than the material. A buyer who loves a Displate design but wants it cheaper on paper, or who wants licensed art Displate does not carry, will find AllPosters a practical substitute.
What we like- Licensed art and photography catalog
- Framing options
- Established poster retailer
Watch out for- Paper posters, not metal
- Licensed catalog means less independent art
- Framing adds cost
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Metal Plate Pictures prints your own photos and artwork on metal, which makes it the direct custom alternative to Displate's custom page. Upload a family photo, a scenic shot, or your own illustration, choose a size and finish, and receive a metal print ready to hang.
Mounting options matter here: various wall mounting hardware and tabletop stands are available, so check which option suits your wall before ordering. Metal survives damp rooms better than paper, which suits kitchens and bathrooms where a paper print would warp.
The catalog is custom-only, so there is no artist marketplace to browse for discovery. Buyers who know what image they want will be happy. Buyers hunting for art to discover should pair this with Society6 or Redbubble for inspiration, then print the chosen image on metal here.
What we like- Custom photos printed on metal
- Multiple mounting options
- Good for family photos and own artwork
Watch out for- Smaller catalog than marketplaces
- Pricing varies by size and finish
- No artist marketplace discovery
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Artbeat Studios covers both sides of the metal print market: custom prints for buyers and a dropshipping program for sellers. Buyers upload photos or artwork for metal prints, while sellers start a metal poster business without investing in stock, since Artbeat ships directly to the seller's customer.
That dropshipping model is the main reason to pick Artbeat over a pure custom printer. A seller tests designs without inventory risk, and Artbeat handles printing and fulfillment. For a buyer, the custom print quality matches other metal specialists, with mounting options to check before ordering.
The brand is smaller than Displate, so discovery and licensed designs are thinner. Sellers should order a sample first, since print quality depends heavily on the uploaded file's resolution. For a seller entering metal posters, Artbeat is the most practical starting point on this list.
What we like- Custom metal prints
- Dropshipping program ships direct to your customer
- No stock investment for sellers
Watch out for- Dropshipping quality depends on your file
- Smaller brand than Displate
- Pricing varies by product
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
MetalPrints.com focuses on custom photo metal prints, turning your own images into durable metal wall art. The ordering flow is simple: upload, pick a size and finish, and check out. That simplicity suits buyers who already have the image and want the metal result without marketplace browsing.
Metal prints suit statement pieces, since the material adds depth and color richness that paper cannot match, and the prints resist moisture better than paper. Size and finish choices let buyers match the print to the wall, from small desk pieces to large living-room panels.
There is no artist catalog to browse, and mounting hardware is separate on some options, so confirm what arrives in the box. For a buyer with a favorite photo or artwork file, MetalPrints.com delivers the metal result with minimal friction.
What we like- Custom photo printing on metal
- Size and finish choices
- Straightforward ordering
Watch out for- No marketplace catalog
- Pricing varies by size
- Mounting hardware sold separately on some options
#7Printful
Best for: Metal prints for sellers4.4/5 on
G2 (181 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
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Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Printful is the seller-side pick for metal wall art, with aluminum prints from 8 by 8 inches to 30 by 45 inches in glossy and matte finishes. Its wall art catalog is the most straightforward for sellers who want one fulfillment partner, covering canvas, metal, framed posters, and unframed posters.
Sellers connect Printful to Shopify, Etsy, or WooCommerce and sell without holding stock. Printful prints and ships each order, which removes inventory risk for a wall art shop. The metal print is Printful's strongest non-canvas wall art offering, according to 2026 seller guides.
Printful is not a buyer marketplace, so shoppers cannot browse designs here. Acrylic and wood prints are absent from the standard catalog. Pick Printful when you sell wall art and want reliable metal fulfillment. Pick a marketplace when you buy art to hang.
What we like- Aluminum prints from 8 by 8 to 30 by 45 inches
- Glossy and matte finishes
- Single fulfillment partner
Watch out for- No acrylic or wood prints in standard catalog
- Seller tool, not a buyer marketplace
- Base costs vary by size
#8Printify
Best for: Metal prints via vendors4.6/5 on
G2 (57 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
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Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Printify's network model means metal print availability varies by vendor and region, so sellers must confirm the product in the creator tool for their market before launching. Where available, metal prints join a wide network covering canvas, posters, framed posters, acrylic via some vendors, and birch wood prints via select vendors.
That network breadth is Printify's edge: one account covers more wall art formats than any single vendor, with low base costs on posters as the entry product. Sellers compare vendors by price, location, and reviews before choosing a fulfillment partner.
Quality varies by vendor, which is the network model's weakness. A seller should order samples from the chosen vendor before listing, since two vendors' metal prints can differ. Pick Printify when network breadth and vendor choice matter. Pick Printful when a single consistent partner matters more.
What we like- Metal prints via select vendors
- Wide product network
- Low base costs on posters
Watch out for- Availability varies by vendor and region
- Acrylic and framed options are limited
- Quality varies by vendor
How we chose
We compared tools that replace Displate's two jobs, buying metal posters and selling them, using vendor pages and 2026 seller guides. We favored metal specialists for buyers who want steel, artist marketplaces for buyers who want design choice, and print-on-demand networks for sellers. Where prices vary by size and finish, we said so rather than printing a single figure, since Displate's own custom range of roughly $38 to $55 already shows how size changes cost.
Material decides the look. Displate prints on steel with a magnet mount that needs no tools and no holes, which suits rentals and damp rooms. Most metal printers here use aluminum panels, typically coated white, printed by dye-sublimation for fade-resistant color. Aluminum is lighter than steel and suits larger sizes, while steel's magnet mount is unique to Displate.
Mounting deserves a check before ordering. Some printers include wall hardware, others sell it separately, and tabletop stands suit small pieces. The wall itself decides the choice: a rental that forbids drilling favors a magnet or adhesive mount, while a owned home suits a screwed mount for heavy panels.
File quality decides the result more than any other factor. Displate runs uploads through an upscaler when files are small, but no upscaler rescues a low-resolution phone photo at poster size. Artists on marketplaces sometimes upload low-resolution files, which disappoints buyers when the print arrives. Upload the highest resolution you have, and for seller catalogs, order a sample of each new product type before listing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Displate expensive compared with alternatives?
Displate custom prints run roughly $38 to $55 by size, which costs more than a paper print of the same size. Metal specialists and marketplaces can be cheaper, but compare finished prices including mounting hardware, since Displate's magnet mount is included.
Can I print my own photo on metal?
Yes. Metal Plate Pictures, Artbeat Studios, and MetalPrints.com all print your own photos on metal, and Displate's custom page now accepts your own upload with an upscaler for smaller files. Use the highest resolution file you have for the best result.
Do artists earn more on Displate or Society6?
Displate pays artists a 50% commission on marketplace sales, far above Society6's flat 10% royalty on most products. That gap is why many artists prefer Displate for metal posters despite its higher buyer prices.
What is the best Displate alternative for sellers?
Artbeat Studios offers a dropshipping program that ships directly to your customer without stock investment. Printful and Printify serve sellers with wider catalogs, with Printful offering more consistent metal fulfillment and Printify offering more vendor choice.
Does metal wall art work in a bathroom?
Yes, better than paper. Steel and aluminum resist moisture, which is why metal prints suit kitchens and bathrooms where paper warps. Check the vendor's mounting advice for damp walls, since adhesive mounts can fail in high humidity.
How do metal prints hang?
Displate uses a magnet that sticks to a small wall plate, needing no tools or holes. Other metal printers use wall mounting hardware or tabletop stands, which vary by vendor, so confirm the mounting option before ordering.
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