A fairer marketplace for
UK makers
Five things that genuinely set us apart from the bigger marketplaces.
We’re UK-only
Every vendor on Crafter’s Market UK is based in the UK. We don’t list mass-produced imports, drop-shipped goods, or resold items – we have a Handmade Policy and we enforce it.
Smaller marketplace, more visibility per listing
We’re not going to pretend we have Etsy’s traffic. Etsy has tens of millions of buyers globally; we’re a much smaller, growing UK marketplace. The trade-off works like this: on a smaller platform, your work is genuinely visible. New listings reach the homepage. Vendor shops get featured. There’s no algorithm penalising you for not buying ads.
Built and run by people who craft
The team behind Crafter’s Market UK are crafters. We’ve been on the seller side of the table, dealt with the same frustrations, and made the same decisions about pricing, packaging, and platforms that you have. When you message support, you’re talking to a person – often one of the owners – not a chatbot or a tier-one outsourced ticket queue.
Tools designed for small handmade businesses
The features here are shaped by the people using them. You get the CMUK Seller: Shop Manager mobile app, your own shop front with a custom URL and holiday mode for when you need to pause orders. Plus and Premium add shop analytics, customer discount codes, Etsy import and Patch, our AI assistant that drafts product descriptions. The list goes on.
A tree planted with every order
Through our partnership with Ecologi, every single order placed on Crafter’s Market UK funds a tree being planted. It’s a small thing, but it adds up across the marketplace – and it’s a story your buyers like to hear at checkout.
Plus and Premium add 0% commission and extra tools, but the Basic tier is genuinely usable on its own. Compare the plans.
What our sellers and buyers say about our platform
Just started selling on CMUK what a refreshing change to have the site owners actually care about handmade rather than you know where which is now full of junk!
I’ve had my shop quite a few years now. It’s run by a small but dedicated team who really want to make it the best platform. It’s small at the moment but, with more people joining and selling, it would definitely get the financial boost to make it the best online craft selling platform.
I was looking for a nice gift and found Crafter’s Market online. After reading the reviews decided to buy a keyring from Taurus Moon and couldn’t be happier with my purchase. Arrived quickly, very nicely presented, including a note inside about the product. The keyring as such is exactly what I wanted, good size, quality and very nice visually. Would definitely recommend!
I have a little shop with Crafter’s Market and it’s been a wonderful experience throughout. The team are supportive of any questions you may have (while working full time jobs elsewhere) and eager to support you.
Choose how you sell
Start free on Basic, or choose Plus or Premium for 0% commission and extra selling tools. No listing fees and no off-site advertising fees on any plan. Run your own numbers in our fees calculator.
Basic
Try the platform with no upfront cost. Just 5% commission when you sell.
No monthly fee, ever
- Up to 10 products
- 5% commission on sales
- Not included: Free advertising credit
- Not included: Patch, the AI listing assistant
- Not included: Import your Etsy listings
- Not included: Discount codes for your customers
- Not included: Shop analytics
- Not included: Royal Mail Click & Drop
Plus
Zero commission, with extra features to help you sell more.
Save 25%
- Up to 100 products
- 0% commission on sales
- £5 free advertising credit
- Patch, the AI listing assistant
- Import your Etsy listings
- Discount codes for your customers
- Shop analytics
- Royal Mail Click & Drop
Premium
For established shops ready to scale up with unlimited products.
Save 17%
- Unlimited products
- 0% commission on sales
- £10 free advertising credit
- Patch, the AI listing assistant
- Import your Etsy listings
- Discount codes for your customers
- Shop analytics
- Royal Mail Click & Drop
Start on any plan and upgrade or downgrade later from your dashboard.
Included on every plan
Your shop
- Your own shop page and URL
- Unlimited product photos
- Variations and add-ons
- Shipping set per product
- Customer reviews
- PDF invoices
- Holiday mode
Selling and marketing
- SMS order alerts
- Messages with buyers
- Pay-as-you-go advertising
- Spotlight newsletter offers
- Facebook & Instagram feed
- Sales reports
- Marketing suite
- SEO insights
- Seller mobile app
Fees and support
- No listing fees
- Stripe payouts to your bank
- Buyer Protection
- Support from real people
- Vendor-only Facebook group
- Partner discounts
- A tree planted per order
Card processing on every plan: 1.5% + 20p per order, taken from the payout. No sale, no fee.
Compare plans side by side
| Basic | Plus | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | £5.00/mo or £45.00/yr | £10.00/mo or £100.00/yr |
| Costs and limits | |||
| Products you can list | Up to 10 | Up to 100 | Unlimited |
| Commission on each sale | 5% | None | None |
| Free advertising credit A one-off welcome credit. Advertising itself is open to every plan | Not included | £5 | £10 |
| Selling tools | |||
| Patch, the AI listing assistant Drafts titles and descriptions from a few notes | Not included | Included | Included |
| Import your Etsy listings Upload your Etsy CSV and we create drafts for you | Not included | Included | Included |
| Discount codes for your customers | Not included | Included | Included |
| Royal Mail Click & Drop Send orders straight to Click & Drop for labels | Not included | Included | Included |
| Growing your shop | |||
| Shop analytics Page views, likes, traffic sources, conversion rate and revenue trends | Not included | Included | Included |
How joining works
- Apply Pick a plan and tell us about your shop, with a few photos of your work.
- We review A real person checks every application, usually within 1–2 working days.
- Start selling Once approved, set up your shop and list your first products.
On a paid plan we save your payment details when you apply, but nothing is charged until your shop is approved. If we can’t approve it, your details are removed.
Takes about 10 minutes. You can save and come back.
The marketplace by the numbers
Crafter’s Market now hosts over 2,000 vendors, each uploading various handmade unique gifts available to buy.
2,000+
Vendors
4000+
trees planted
5%
Maximum commission
15+
Seller features
Your very own Crafter’s Market
Support & training
More than a marketplace. We offer real support and training to help you market your work better.
Product tools
A growing toolkit to help you create, share, and improve your listings.
Great value
Get set up with zero up-front cost and easily upgrade or downgrade when it suits you anytime.
Community
We treat our vendors as a community, not a customer base.
Selling made easy
You only pay commission when something sells.
Zero listing fees
List as often as you want, when you want, without having to pay those pesky listing fees.
Order alerts
Never miss an order. Get notified by text as soon as you make a sale direct to your phone.
Eco-friendly approach
A tree planted with every order, through our partnership with Ecologi.
Sign up to an account
- You’re a UK-based maker, designer, or artist
- Your work is genuinely handmade or hand-finished
- You want lower fees and clearer pricing
- You’d rather sell on a smaller platform where your shop gets seen
- You like the idea of being part of a community rather than a number on a dashboard
Let’s save you some time
- You’re not really a UK-based maker. We only accept vendors based in the UK whose work is genuinely made or hand-finished here.
- You want to list items once and never log in again. Marketplaces reward active sellers, and we’ll feature shops that show up.
- You drop-ship from overseas suppliers. Every product on CMUK is made in the UK by the person selling it.
- You Expect to make sales without any of your own marketing effort. We promote the marketplace, but the most successful shops also share their own work on social, in newsletters, at fairs.
- You sell vintage or second-hand items.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be based in the UK to sell on Crafter’s Market UK?
Yes. We only accept UK-based vendors. This keeps the marketplace genuinely British-made and means buyers searching for UK handmade gifts find what they’re looking for.
Can I sell on both Etsy and Crafter’s Market UK?
Absolutely. Many of our vendors do. There’s no exclusivity requirement, and managing both is straightforward — though if you do, double-check your stock levels carefully so you don’t oversell.
Is there a minimum number of listings I need to keep up?
No. List one product or list a hundred. There are no listing fees and no minimum activity requirements.
What happens if I don’t make any sales?
You don’t pay anything. Our Basic tier is free to maintain — you only ever pay the 5% commission and payment processing fee when something actually sells.
Can I import my Etsy listings?
Yes, on Plus and Premium. Download your listings file from Etsy, upload it under Products → Import from Etsy, and we’ll create draft listings for you to check and publish. On Basic you’d add listings by hand.
How do I get paid?
Payments are processed through Stripe and paid directly into your bank account. There’s no marketplace wallet to withdraw from — money lands in your account on Stripe’s standard schedule.
Where can I learn more about growing my craft business?
Our blog has the Marketing Magic For Makers series, with practical advice on online and offline marketing, free tools, and seasonal sales tactics. It’s free to read whether you’re a vendor or not.
How much does it cost to sell on Crafter’s Market UK?
You can start a shop for free. Basic has no monthly fee and no listing fees, and takes a 5% commission only when something sells. Plus and Premium have a monthly or annual fee and 0% commission. Card processing applies on every plan. See current prices and what each plan includes.
How quickly can I start selling?
Once you complete the signup form and your application is approved, you can start listing products straight away. Most applications are approved within 1–2 working days.
New to selling online? Read our guides to where to sell handmade in the UK, pricing your work, moving from Etsy and the rules and tax for selling handmade.