Best Websites To Sell Art & Jewelry

Square has recently updated its pricing model. Instead of selling Square Online as an add-on, it is now integrated within its three pricing plans. Square Online is available on the free plan, although features are limited.

Higher-level plans include more website customization, such as website themes, a free shipping delivery progress bar, custom page layouts, and customer accounts.

You are required to use Square Payments for payment processing. You’ll pay 2.9% – 3.3% + $0.30 in payment processing fees for online transactions. in payment processing fees for online transactions.

The best Square features include:

• Free online store builder with free web hosting and domain name (Square branding required for free domain)
• Gift card program to sell digital and physical gift cards
• Free integrations with Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and Facebook
• Free shipping labels and shipping carrier discounts
• Free coupon and discount generation for marketing campaigns
• Free in-person point of sale app

Related: Read our Square POS app review to learn more about incorporating this free in-person selling app with your online store.

Paid features include gifting options, product reviews, real-time shipping updates, personalized order recommendations, real-time shipping rate display at checkout, pre-order capabilities, and better eCommerce analytics.

There are lots of Square Online integrations available for features such as print-on-demand sales, advanced inventory management, and accounting software.

The Starter plan does not include a full eCommerce site and charges a 5% transaction fee, so the Basic plan is a good place to start.

You’ll also pay payment processing fees with Shopify. You can use Shopify Payments, the company’s built-in payment processor, to avoid transaction fees. If you use Shopify Payments, processing rates will range from 2.4% and 2.9% for online orders.

Shopify offers the following best features for selling art and jewelry online:

• Social media sales integrations with Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, WhatsApp, Snapchat, and more
• Integrations with online marketplaces, including Etsy, eBay, Fine Art America, and Printful
• Integrations with print-on-demand and dropshipping apps
• Automated inventory and shipping management across sales platforms
• Free and paid online store themes and apps
• Free in-person sales software with eCommerce plans
• Strong international sales features, including international shipping settings and automatic translations

Related: Read our Shopify POS review to learn more about using Shopify to sell at local artist markets and craft shows.

Etsy has two main plans: the Standard plan (free) and Etsy Plus ($10/month), which adds extra shop customization and selling tools. You can also create a standalone Pattern website for $10/month.

Etsy’s fees add up quickly. Here are the key ones:

• Set-up fee: Undisclosed
• Listing fee: $0.20 per item
• Transaction fee: 6.5% of the item price
• Shipping & gift wrap fees: +6.5%
• Payment processing: 3% + $0.25 (US rates)
• Currency conversion: 2.5%
• Offsite ads: 12%–15% (optional under $10K/year)
• Onsite ads: Set your own budget

Despite the costs, Etsy’s massive built-in audience makes it a strong choice for many artists and jewelry makers.

Etsy Payments is required for most sellers, and lets you accept credit/debit cards, Etsy gift cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and bank transfers.

Etsy is a global marketplace focused on original and vintage items, making it a natural fit for artists and jewelry makers. Here’s what you can expect when selling on Etsy:

• Original & vintage listings only, so it’s ideal for handmade art, jewelry, prints, and custom work
• Large art category supports almost every medium, including popular custom pet and portrait commissions
• Built-in audience
• Simple selling tools are easy to use, but more limited than full website builders like Shopify
• Sell on Etsy, social media, and through a linked Pattern website
• Accept payments in person using Square POS when connected to your Etsy inventory
• Success often depends on driving traffic through social media and ads, not relying solely on Etsy search

eBay charges listing and transaction fees. Sellers can list at least 250 items/month before listing fees kick in. These fees start at $0.35.

Transaction fees are based on the final sale value and start at 3%. Be prepared to offer authentication documentation, if you have it, and build your reputation on the marketplace by sharing your credentials as a seller.

eBay uses an internal payment processing system called eBay Managed Payments. All major credit cards are accepted through this system, plus PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Payment processing costs usually are included in the transaction fee.

There’s no fee to create an artist account on Saatchi Art, and the platform handles payments and shipping logistics. Saatchi takes a 40% commission on each sale, while artists set their own prices. Buyers pay for shipping, but artists are responsible for securely packaging their work.

Payments go to Saatchi first. Artists can request a payout seven days after the buyer receives the artwork, with funds delivered by check, wire transfer, or PayPal, typically within 14 days of the payout request.

Saatchi Art offers a curated, gallery-style experience with strong promotional support for artists.

• Curated platform includes featured categories, printed catalogs, and editorial spotlights
• Offers social media promotion, curation services, paid online/offline ads, and PR outreach
• Provides newsletters, a detailed artist handbook, and a blog with best practices and sales tips
• Open to most artists
• Non-exclusive representation

ArtPal is completely free — there are no membership fees and no commissions. If you use its print-on-demand service, the printing cost is added to your base price, so you still earn 100% of the sale.

ArtPal processes payments securely and sends funds directly to you.

• For items you ship yourself, you’re paid immediately.
• For print-on-demand orders, payouts are made on the 15th of each month.

All payments are transferred via PayPal.

Printful’s basic plan is free to use, with optional upgrades like product discounts and free embroidery available on the $24.99/month Growth plan.

When a customer places an order, they pay the full retail price you set — including your markup, shipping, and taxes — through your online store. You then pay Printful for the product, production, and shipping costs.

Optional add-ons include:

• Embroidery
• Custom labels
• Premium images

Printful makes it easy for artists to sell custom products through their own online store, with orders automatically fulfilled as they come in.

• Connect your store to Shopify, Square, Etsy, Amazon, and more
• Printful handles printing, packing, and shipping for every order
• Offer designs on 300+ items including shirts, mugs, posters, hats, phone cases, and patches
• Use premade design tools and integrations for fast setup
• Monetize on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Spotify, and other platforms
• Includes sustainable products and CO₂-offsetting choices for environmentally conscious branding

Fine Art America offers a free plan, or you can upgrade to a $30/year plan to sell directly from your own website. All plans include a Shopify integration.

Fine Art America sets the base price for each product; you add your own markup to determine your profit. The platform processes all sales, and artists are paid on the 15th of each month for qualifying orders.

For example, if a print’s base price is $50 and you price it at $75, your profit is $25.

Fine Art America makes it easy to sell high-quality prints and originals while handling most of the heavy lifting for you.

• Offer canvas, framed, metal, acrylic, wood, posters, and more
• Choose which sizes are available for each artwork
• Fine Art America manages printing, matting, packaging, shipping, payment processing, and customer service for print orders
• Sell originals and keep 100% of the sale
• Customizable artist profile includes profile pages, art galleries, and space for ratings, reviews, and social sharing
• Built-in marketing tools

It’s free to upload products to Creative Market. The company sets the default commission at 50% of the product listing price, but states that commission rates vary by product and shop.

You have to request payouts within a certain timeframe every month. The minimum threshold is $20. After your request is processed, you’ll wait about five business days for your payout.

Creative Market gives digital artists a flexible way to sell a wide range of downloadable assets across many niches.

• Sell UI kits, templates, graphics, Photoshop effects, and more
• Customizable shop profile includes a product gallery, About page, announcements, reviews, header banner, and custom logo
• Access shop analytics and share products on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, and other platforms
• Buyers receive all required files automatically after purchase
• Offer technical help to customers to reduce refunds and improve satisfaction