How Vendroad compares

See how Vendroad stacks up against popular e-commerce platforms. We've built the simplest, most affordable solution for small businesses.

Platform
Vendroad Our Solution
Etsy Marketplace
Shopify Enterprise Platform
Wix Website Builder
Squarespace Website Builder
Monthly Cost $0 - $15 Free (listing fees apply) $29 - $299+ $16 - $159+ $18 - $40+
Transaction Fees 0%
No transaction fees
 6.5% + payment fees 2.4% - 2.9% + payment fees 2.9% + payment fees 3% + payment fees
Setup Time 10 minutes
Quick & simple
 30 minutes 2-3 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours
Custom Domain
Starter+
Design Control High
Professional themes
 Limited Very High High High
Product Limits 5 - Unlimited
Based on plan
 Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
Customer Data Ownership
You own it
Shared platform
Learning Curve Very Easy
No technical skills needed
 Easy Moderate Moderate Moderate
Built-in Marketing SEO + Social
Optimized for discovery
 Marketplace exposure Advanced tools Basic SEO Good SEO
Best For Small businesses
Artisans, creators, solopreneurs
 Handmade crafts Large businesses All-in-one websites Creative professionals

Why small businesses choose Vendroad

Zero Transaction Fees

Unlike Etsy (6.5%) or Shopify (2.4-2.9%), we don't take a cut of your sales. Keep 100% of your revenue minus payment processing fees.

10-Minute Setup

While Shopify can take hours to configure, you can have your Vendroad store live and taking orders in under 10 minutes.

Own Your Customers

Unlike Etsy where you compete with other sellers, your Vendroad store builds your own customer base and brand identity.

Simple Pricing

No hidden fees or complex pricing tiers. Start free, scale affordably. Compare to Shopify's $29-$299+ monthly plans.

Detailed Platform Comparisons

Vendroad vs Etsy

Vendroad Advantages:

  • • No transaction fees (Etsy charges 6.5%)
  • • Own your customer data and brand
  • • Custom domain available
  • • No competition from other sellers
  • • More design control

When Etsy might be better:

  • • Built-in marketplace traffic
  • • Established handmade community
  • • No monthly fees (free listings)

Vendroad vs Shopify

Vendroad Advantages:

  • • Much lower cost ($0-$15 vs $29-$299+)
  • • No transaction fees
  • • Faster setup (10 min vs 2-3 hours)
  • • Simpler to use
  • • No technical knowledge required

When Shopify might be better:

  • • Enterprise-level features needed
  • • Extensive app ecosystem required
  • • Complex inventory management
  • • Large-scale operations

Vendroad vs Wix

Vendroad Advantages:

  • • E-commerce focused (not general website)
  • • Faster store setup
  • • Built for selling, not blogging
  • • More affordable e-commerce plans
  • • Specialized for product sales

When Wix might be better:

  • • Need full website + blog + store
  • • Want drag-and-drop design control
  • • Building a portfolio site
  • • Need advanced design flexibility

Vendroad vs Squarespace

Vendroad Advantages:

  • • Much lower cost ($0-$15 vs $18-$40+)
  • • No transaction fees (Squarespace charges 3%)
  • • Faster setup (10 min vs 1-2 hours)
  • • E-commerce focused, not general website
  • • Simpler to use for online stores

When Squarespace might be better:

  • • Need full website + portfolio + blog
  • • Beautiful template designs required
  • • Creative industry focus
  • • Advanced design customization needed

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