Best places to sell art online [open call for review] 2022

How to choose your selling art online place

1. Hosted

It’s hosted shopping cart software for short. It allows you to have an independent online store (not on Etsy) without having to have your own website. It’s the opposite of self-hosted shopping cart software, which you install on your website.

  • Pro: You don’t need to pay, to build or maintain your own website. You can start selling art within minutes on your social media.
  • Con: You might get too comfortable with this simple option and forget that your brand needs an artist website. Also, you cannot add new features by customizing them.

3. Free plan

The free plan allows you to start selling online without having to pay a monthly fee. It’s a great feature for financially struggling artists or those who don’t want to take any risks. Many hosted platforms offer this option to attract new customers.

  • Downside: