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, shop analytics so you can see what’s working, holiday mode for when you need to pause orders, customer discount codes, and a free AI-Assist tool to help draft 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 subscriptions unlock more advanced features, but the Basic tier is genuinely usable on its own.
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.
What Crafter’s Market UK costs
Our fee structure is simple enough to summarise in four lines.
Free to sign up.
No upfront fee on our Basic membership, giving you the opportunity to try us out.
No listing fees.
List as many products as your membership level allows without having to pay for each listing.
5% commission on what sells
5% commission on Basic. Plus and Premium have 0% commission, so you only pay the standard payment processing fee of 1.5% + 20p per transaction. No sale, no fee.
No off-site advertising fees
Some platforms automatically opt you into paid ad networks and charge you for the resulting sales. We don’t.
If you’d like to compare the numbers against your current setup, our Fees & Calculator lets you plug in your own product prices and see exactly what you’d pay.
Apply for an account today
The marketplace by the numbers
Crafter’s Market now hosts just over 1700 vendors, each uploading various handmade unique gifts available to buy.
1700+
Vendors
3900+
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.
Our feature list:
Requested by our own vendors
- UK-only marketplace
- Secure payments
- Patch, our AI assistant
- SMS order alerts
- Product advertising
- Marketing suite
- Custom shop URL
- Handmade only (except supplies)
- No listing fees
- Fast & Friendly Support
- Product variations
- Per product shipping
- Exclusive partner discounts and offers
- Access to vendor-only Facebook group
- Product addons
- Customisable shop page
- Optimised for Google Shopping
- Store/Product analytics
- Customer coupons
- Vacation mode
- Custom PDF invoices
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?
Not yet through an automated tool. For now you’d need to recreate listings, though our AI-Assist feature can help draft product descriptions quickly. We’re looking at import options for the future.
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. Our Basic membership has no upfront cost, no listing fees, and only takes a 5% commission on sales. Our Plus membership is £5/month (or £50/year) with zero commission and up to 50 products. Premium is £10/month (or £100/year) for unlimited products and advanced features. Payment processing through Stripe is 1.5% + £0.20 per transaction.
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.