#shop platforms

Artisan coop: (https://artisans.coop/) curently in beta2 but accepting applications for a store and is functional from what I’ve seen. (They intend to open to non members later this year from what I’ve read, at this time June 14th , 2026.) No losting fees and handmade only. You have to apply to be a member, and the have a homemade police (works for me as I make my own crochet items but for others this could be different.) They claim no listing fees, no shop opening fees, no dues , one charge on sales commission but no shipping. Commission varies by membership though.

Marmalade: (https://marmaladehandmade.com/apply: oh, here is Marmalade. They have a strong no ai stance as well as no drop shipping. they encourage the sale of physical handmade goods. Hear is their info and application process. Sadly , they are a catalog rather than a store front: you link your shop on their site and design the look. They state in their “how it works” section that “Add listings that link directly to your shop (ex: Etsy or Shopify site) - no fees, no commissions. We're here to make it easier for people to discover and support real artists.”. No charges is pretty nice though. I could use them with my existing eBay.

Mayhem: ( https://mayhem.my) this one is notable on that it prohibits the use of ai in products both in listings and in Images. (A plus, I hate Gen ai and false advertising.. .and all gen ai is false advertising.) They allow for digital and physical handmade products both with tracking and without .(from what I’ve seen.)It’s super green in aesthetic. I see no foreseeable listing limits. Mayhem claims that numerous payment methods can be used and that the only one with a transaction fee is the 3 % one on credit cards. They don’t take a cut of sales but they do have a monthly fee between $5 and $10.(SUBSCRIPTIONS , my third trigger! They also require a selfie id for adult content sales , they will not be getting my id. My money account should be proof enough. If you ever see smut from me, I probably would use itch.io or just mail it to ya like in ye identity times.) More info in their features: https://mayhem.my/features

Mercari:( https://www.mercari.com/us/how-to-sell/ ) They let you list 12 items for free. But I didn’t see anywhere that they charge or any plans for listing more. they have hand made crafts and crochet sections . Acts similarly to eBay rather than an Etsy alternative so , true to title.

ecrater: (https://www.ecrater.com ) : “open your 100% free online store” is their claim on the first page. Looking through it gives it an eBay or mercari feel. Allows for eBay imports and tshipment tracking. Seems to encourage handmade and second hand sales. Here’s more info about their features; https://www.ecrater.com/features.php

——

those I know exist but will not consider.

rubylane: (https://www.rubylane.com/) they charge $45 a month to have a store front. It defiantly feels professional, in its vetting Rockies. And you have to have had a preexisting shop or site to apply. It’s the have money to make money bs again.

Createjoy : ( https://sell.cratejoy.com ) $24 dollar subscription to have store front. It’s also for craft boxes. If you make craft boxes and dint mind the subscription, this is for you. I don’t do subscriptions nor make craft boxes so it’s a no.

Indiecart :( https://indiecart.com/sell.php ): subscription based storefront with no free option or limit. However , they say “user-friendly, customizable, reasonably priced selling venue out there. And at $7.50/month with no listing or final value fees” on their application so it’s something for others to consider. I avoid subscriptions at the best of times but I like the fact that I can customize my front to some degree.