Become a Founding Vendor
The first 100 sellers to apply will become Founding Vendors! Once approved, they'll receive a 12-month discount on fees, extra visibility at launch, a permanent profile badge, and priority support.
Reduced Fees
Founding vendors receive 20% off platform fees for their first 12 months after approval.
Launch Visibility
Get extra visibility in search and key marketplace surfaces during your 12-month launch window.
Founding Badge
Your storefront keeps a permanent Founding Vendor badge once you secure a spot.
Priority Support
Founding vendors stay tagged for priority support so urgent issues surface faster.
Why Artos over the alternatives?
We built Artos from the ground up for the Orthodox community. See how it compares to secular marketplaces.
| Feature | Artos | Etsy | Shopify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith-Aligned Values? | Yes. Built for the Church. | No. Corporate TOS focus. | No. Purely secular utility. |
| Transaction Fees | 10% Base Commission (As low as 4–5% for Founders/Ambassadors) + Payment Processing | 6.5% + Payment Processing + 12–15% Mandatory Ads | 2.9% + $0.30 (Variable based on plan) |
| Monthly/Listing Fees | $0 (No listing fees) | $0.20 per listing | $39/mo (Basic Plan) |
| Audience Discovery | Built-in. Pre-sold Christian buyers. | Saturated. Fighting 7M+ sellers. | None. You pay for every visitor. |
| Founding Perks? | Profile badges, increased visibility, discounts, & priority support. | None. You are just a number. | None. It's a tool, not a community. |
| Strengthening the Orthodox Economy? | Yes. Every dollar stays within the Body. | No. Feeding secular shareholders. | No. Funding big-tech expansion. |
| Support from the Body of Christ? | Yes. A guild of fellow Orthodox creators supporting you. | You are a number in a database. | You are a solo subscriber. |
What happens after you apply?
There are three simple steps to start selling on Artos.
Create Account
Sign up for a free Artos account to get started.
Submit Application
Complete the vendor application with your shop details and verification.
Start Selling
Once approved, set up your shop and start listing products.
Ready to join?
Founding vendor spots are limited. Create your account and start your application today to help build something meaningful for the Orthodox community.