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How to become an author and sell on UI8
You apply on UI8's Become an author page with your email, name, a portfolio or product link and a short note; UI8 says it reviews applications in 1 to 2 business days. Once approved, new products are usually reviewed within 24 hours. You earn 70% of each individual sale plus 2% of the product's price for each unique All Access download.
Checked on UI8's own pages on 2026-11-12.
| Cost | Free to apply. Authors earn 70% on each individual sale and 2% of the product's value per unique All Access Pass download. Payouts go via PayPal at month end once your balance reaches $100. |
|---|---|
| Who can submit | Designers invited by UI8 or approved through the application form. |
| Review | UI8's team. Applications: 1 to 2 business days. New products and updates: typically within 24 hours. |
| Fits | UI kits, coded templates, no-code templates (such as Framer), wireframe kits, mockups, 3D assets, icon sets, illustrations, fonts, presentation templates and themes. |
| Time needed | About 10 minutes to apply; about an hour per product once preview images and files are ready. |
Before you start
- A portfolio or a live product example that shows polish and usability, to link in the application.
- A PayPal account email for payouts.
- Finished product files in the formats buyers expect (Figma, Sketch, Framer, code and so on).
- Preview images that show the real product.
- Acceptance that every product will also be in the All Access Pass; you cannot opt out.
- Full rights to every asset included in the files.
How to list on UI8, step by step
Study what UI8 approves
UI8 accepts products on quality, polish, usability and value. Browse featured products in your category to see the bar before you apply.
Apply to open a shop
Go to the Become an author page (ui8.net/authors) and fill in email, full name, a link to your portfolio or a product example, and any extra information. Submit with Apply.
Wait for the decision
UI8 says it reviews applications in 1 to 2 business days and emails you the decision and next steps to open the author account.
Set up payouts
Add a valid PayPal email in your payment settings. Payouts are automatic at the end of each month when your balance is at least $100.
Submit your first product
Upload the files and previews from your author account. New products are typically reviewed within 24 hours and you get a notification either way.
Update and grow
Updates to existing products go through the same quick review. Featured spots are picked by UI8's design team and cannot be requested.
What the UI8 form asks for
| Field | Limit | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| – | Use the address you want tied to your author account and payout notices. | |
| Full name | – | Use your real name or studio name as it appears on your portfolio. |
| Link to portfolio or product example | – | Link to the strongest single example of the kind of product you will sell, not a general social profile. |
| Additional information | – | Say what you plan to publish and for which tools, so the reviewer sees a clear fit. |
Why submissions get rejected
- Products that fall short on quality, polish, usability or value compared with what UI8 already sells.
- Misrepresenting yourself or giving false verification details.
- Selling, copying or distributing another author's work without permission.
- Moving UI8-exclusive products to other marketplaces without approval.
Tips that make a difference
- UI8 says individual purchases usually make up 85% to 95% of author revenue, so price and present each product for direct sales first.
- Every product is part of the All Access Pass and cannot be excluded, so factor that into what you publish.
- UI8 does not require exclusivity and encourages releasing products on several marketplaces.
- You keep full copyright and can remove products from UI8 at any time.
- Do not ask for a featured slot; the internal design team picks those.
Example: what JustLaunched prepared
These are the texts Pushify prepared for JustLaunched, a real brand, before listing it on sites like UI8. See the full sample report ›
| Name | JustLaunched |
|---|---|
| Tagline | Launch board for founders and early adopters |
| Short description | JustLaunched is a free launch board where founders introduce new products and early adopters try them first, ask questions and share feedback. |
| Tags | product launch, launch platform, startup discovery, indie makers, early adopters, beta testers, launch deals, product hunt alternative, saas, startups |
Questions people ask
How much do UI8 authors earn?
70% of each individual sale, plus 2% of the product's value for each unique download by All Access Pass members. UI8 says individual sales are typically 85% to 95% of author revenue.
How long does UI8 take to review applications?
UI8 says 1 to 2 business days. It then emails you the decision and the steps to open your author account.
How fast are UI8 products approved?
New product submissions are typically reviewed within 24 hours, and the same goes for updates to existing products.
Can I sell UI8 products on other marketplaces?
Yes. UI8 does not require exclusivity and encourages you to release products on other marketplaces too.
When does UI8 pay authors?
Automatically via PayPal at the end of each month, as long as your balance is at least $100.
Sources
The UI8 pages this guide was checked against.