Start selling on the Orthodox marketplace
Artos connects Orthodox makers, businesses, parishes, and monasteries with buyers everywhere. Eligible creators and organizations apply to join the Artos Vendor Guild.
Reduced Artos Fees
Eligible founding vendors receive 20% off Artos fees for their first 12 months after admission to the Guild.
Launch Visibility
Get extra visibility in search and key marketplace surfaces during your 12-month launch window.
Founding Vendor 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 sell through Artos?
Artos pairs modern marketplace tools with careful curation so Orthodox sellers can reach buyers everywhere with confidence.
| Feature | Artos | Etsy | Shopify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodox Marketplace? | Yes. Built for Orthodox commerce. | No. General-purpose marketplace. | No. Storefront software. |
| Transaction Fees | 10% Artos Fee (with eligible reductions) + Payment Processing | 6.5% + Payment Processing + 12–15% Mandatory Ads | 2.9% + $0.30 (Variable based on plan) |
| Monthly/Listing Fees | $0 to list and sell. | $0.20 per listing | $39/mo (Basic Plan) |
| Audience Discovery | Built-in marketplace discovery. | Saturated general marketplace. | You bring your own audience. |
| Founding Vendor Benefits? | Profile badges, increased visibility, reduced fees, and priority support. | No founding vendor program. | No marketplace launch program. |
| Supports Orthodox Commerce? | Yes. Purchases support Orthodox sellers and communities. | Not its purpose. | Not its purpose. |
| Guild Community? | Yes. Guild members building alongside you. | General seller support. | You manage your store alone. |
How selling on Artos works
Create an account, submit a membership application, and—if admitted—complete your shop setup.
Create an Account
Create a free Artos account to begin your Guild membership application. Creating an account does not grant Guild membership.
Apply to the Vendor Guild
Submit your Guild membership application with your Orthodox affiliation and proposed shop details.
Complete Shop Setup
If admitted to the Guild, complete payment and storefront setup before listing products.
Want to sell on Artos?
Create an Artos account and apply to join the Vendor Guild. If admitted, you’ll finish payment and storefront setup before opening your shop.