Etsy alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank All online shopping apps

Top picks

Best overall
Amazon
Starting price: $14.99 a month (Prime Monthly)
Best free option
eBay
Free plan + paid

Common reasons people leave Etsy: return policies and shipping times differ shop by shop, and some listings are resold mass-produced goods rather than handmade. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Etsy, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Amazon currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Amazon	Free plan + paid	$14.99 a month (Prime Monthly)	No	Web, Android, iOS	7 of 7	64.8
2	eBay	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web, iOS, Android	7 of 7	54.5
3	Shopify	Paid	—	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	52.6
4	Big Cartel	Paid	$15 a month (Platinum)	No	Web	7 of 7	51.2
5	Gumroad	Free	—	No	Web, iOS, Android	3 of 3	50.0

1. AmazonTop pick
Best for: Shoppers who want the widest selection and fast delivery, especially Prime members
Free plan + paidWeb, Android, iOS
64.8
score / 100
Why switch from Etsy
Amazon Handmade offers crafted goods with Prime shipping and Amazon's returns.
Pros
Largest selection of almost any online store
Fast free delivery on eligible items with Prime
Easy returns on most items sold or shipped by Amazon
Prime bundles video, music and photo storage
Cons
Search results are crowded with sponsored listings and lookalike brands
Marketplace seller quality is uneven
Prime is a fairly expensive yearly subscription
Visit Amazon Compare with Etsy Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Amazon a good Etsy alternative?
Verified facts
7 of 7 verified
Photo storage
Unlimited with Prime
Checked Nov 8, 2026amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
Used goods
Amazon Resale
Checked Nov 8, 2026amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
30 days
Checked Nov 8, 2026amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$14.99 a month (Prime Monthly)
Checked Nov 8, 2026amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
Prime Annual plan
$139 a year
Checked Nov 8, 2026amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
Prime for Young Adults plan
$7.49 a month
Checked Nov 8, 2026amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
Prime Access plan
$6.99 a month for eligible government assistance recipients
Checked Nov 8, 2026amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. eBay
Best for: Sellers of collectibles, parts and electronics who want a national or global audience
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
54.5
score / 100
Why switch from Etsy
Bigger for vintage, collectibles and secondhand goods, with auctions as well as fixed prices.
Pros
Huge audience, with international selling to 200+ countries
Auctions help price rare and collectible items
Built-in shipping labels, payments and buyer and seller protections
Store subscriptions and promotion tools for serious sellers
Cons
Final value fees take a meaningful cut of every sale
Shipping and packing add work compared with local pickup
Busy, cluttered interface with many fee and policy rules
Visit eBay Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.360
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is eBay a good Etsy alternative?
Verified facts
7 of 7 verified
International reach
Buyers in 200+ countries
Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab)
Live selling
eBay Live
Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab)
eBay Stores
Lower fees and marketing tools
Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab)
AI listing tools
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free listings
250 free listings a month, then $0.35 each
Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab)
Final value fee
13.6% for most categories (up to $7,500)
Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab)
Per order fee
$0.30 for orders $10 or less, $0.40 over $10
Checked Nov 8, 2026ebay.com(opens source in a new tab)
3. Shopify
Best for: Most merchants who want a reliable hosted store that can grow from first sale to enterprise
PaidWeb, iOS, Android
52.6
score / 100
Why switch from Etsy
For sellers who want their own store and brand instead of marketplace fees and rules.
Pros
Fast, trusted checkout with Shop Pay
Largest ecommerce app and theme ecosystem
Built-in POS and multichannel selling
Cons
Apps and plan upgrades push monthly costs up
Extra fees when using third-party payment gateways
Deep checkout customisation reserved for higher plans
Visit Shopify Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.346
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Shopify a good Etsy alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free trial
3 days
Checked Nov 8, 2026shopify.com(opens source in a new tab)
App Store
21,000+ apps
Checked Nov 8, 2026shopify.com(opens source in a new tab)
Themes
200+ pre-built
Checked Nov 8, 2026shopify.com(opens source in a new tab)
US ecommerce share
About 10% of US ecommerce sales
Checked Nov 8, 2026shopify.com(opens source in a new tab)
4. Big Cartel
Best for: Artists and small makers who want a simple shop with predictable monthly cost
PaidWeb
51.2
score / 100
Why switch from Etsy
A simple, low-cost shop builder made for artists and makers leaving Etsy.
Pros
Very quick to set up and easy to run
Flat monthly pricing
Sells physical and digital products
Cons
Not suited to large or complex catalogues
Limited marketing and reporting tools
Theme customisation beyond basics needs code
Visit Big Cartel Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.341
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Big Cartel a good Etsy alternative?
Verified facts
7 of 7 verified
Platinum plan
7 days free, then $15/month
Checked Nov 8, 2026bigcartel.com(opens source in a new tab)
Diamond plan
$30 a month
Checked Nov 8, 2026bigcartel.com(opens source in a new tab)
Products
Physical and digital
Checked Nov 8, 2026bigcartel.com(opens source in a new tab)
Commitment
None, cancel anytime
Checked Nov 8, 2026bigcartel.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$15 a month (Platinum)
Checked Nov 8, 2026bigcartel.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
7 days
Checked Nov 8, 2026bigcartel.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan
Yes, limited Gold plan
Checked Nov 8, 2026bigcartel.com(opens source in a new tab)
5. Gumroad
Best for: Creators selling digital products who want zero setup and no monthly fees
FreeWeb, iOS, Android
50.0
score / 100
Why switch from Etsy
Lets makers of digital products like patterns, printables and presets sell from their own page without marketplace listing fees.
Pros
No monthly fee, pay only when you sell
Handles delivery, receipts and sales tax
Quick to set up product pages and memberships
Cons
High per-sale fees as revenue grows
30% cut on marketplace (Discover) sales
Basic storefront design and marketing
Visit Gumroad Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.338
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Gumroad a good Etsy alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Fee on direct sales
10% + $0.50 per transaction
Checked Nov 8, 2026gumroad.com(opens source in a new tab)
Fee via Discover
30% per transaction
Checked Nov 8, 2026gumroad.com(opens source in a new tab)
Monthly fee
None
Checked Nov 8, 2026gumroad.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Etsy alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Etsy alternative for most people

Amazon

Amazon Handmade offers crafted goods with Prime shipping and Amazon's returns.

Best Etsy alternative for a free option

Gumroad

Lets makers of digital products like patterns, printables and presets sell from their own page without marketplace listing fees.

Best Etsy alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

eBay

Bigger for vintage, collectibles and secondhand goods, with auctions as well as fixed prices.

Best Etsy alternative for iPhone and Android

Shopify

For sellers who want their own store and brand instead of marketplace fees and rules.

Best Etsy alternative for working in the browser

Big Cartel

A simple, low-cost shop builder made for artists and makers leaving Etsy.

Etsy alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Etsy?

Amazon ranks first right now. Amazon Handmade offers crafted goods with Prime shipping and Amazon's returns. eBay and Shopify follow it in our ranking.

Etsy vs Amazon: what's the difference?

Etsy is free to use; Amazon is free with paid plans. Both run on Web, Android and iOS.

Is Etsy free?

Etsy is free to use. Cost to start selling: 20 cents per listing. Checked on Etsy's own site, November 2026.

How much do Etsy alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Etsy alternatives: Amazon, $14.99 a month (Prime Monthly); Big Cartel, $15 a month (Platinum). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Etsy?

Yes. Amazon (free plan + paid), eBay (free plan + paid) and Gumroad (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Etsy?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Etsy?

The complaints we hear most: return policies and shipping times differ shop by shop; some listings are resold mass-produced goods rather than handmade; sellers pay transaction, payment and often ad fees on top of listing fees.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Etsy, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.

Top picks

Quick comparison

1. AmazonTop pick

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

2. eBay

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

3. Shopify

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

4. Big Cartel

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

5. Gumroad

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

The best Etsy alternative for…

Best Etsy alternative for most people

Best Etsy alternative for a free option

Best Etsy alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Best Etsy alternative for iPhone and Android

Best Etsy alternative for working in the browser

Etsy alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Etsy?

Etsy vs Amazon: what's the difference?

Is Etsy free?

How much do Etsy alternatives cost?

Is there a free alternative to Etsy?

Is there an open-source alternative to Etsy?

Why do people switch from Etsy?

How is this list ranked?