# [Etsy](<https://www.etsy.com/>)

[etsy.com](<https://www.etsy.com/>)

Global marketplace for handmade, vintage, and creative goods — used by millions of indie makers and creators to sell their work.

[Illustration & Art](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/communities/illustration>)[Creator Business](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/communities/business>)

## About Etsy

Etsy is the largest global marketplace dedicated to handmade, vintage, and creative goods. Open a shop, list products (physical or digital), and tap into millions of buyers actively looking for one-of-a-kind work. Etsy handles discovery, payments, and reviews; you focus on the craft.

Especially popular with illustrators, photographers, print sellers, designers, and physical-goods makers building a creator business on the side or full-time.

Pricing model: Freemium

## Features

- Sell handmade, vintage, and digital goods

- Built-in audience of millions

- Listing fees + per-sale commission

- Etsy Ads and Offsite Ads for promotion

- Stats, payouts, and shop management tools

## FAQs

Common questions about Etsy

Is Etsy free to sell on?

Etsy is free to open a shop, but charges $0.20 per listing plus a transaction fee on each sale.

Can I sell digital products on Etsy?

Yes — digital downloads are a major Etsy category, and they are auto-delivered to buyers after purchase.

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