Nowadays, it is much easier to make a living from your online ventures. You don’t even have to create your own website from scratch. From secondhand books to stylish boots, you’re bound to find a website where you can sell your products online. To help you start selling straightaway, we’ve created this list of the top 14 websites for selling products online.
14 Websites to Sell Products Online in 2024:
1. Amazon
While Amazon needs no introduction, no list of websites where you can sell your products online will be complete without mentioning this giant. Needless to say, the competition on Amazon is fierce. According to Marketplace Pulse, Amazon has close to 10 million sellers from across the world of which almost 2 million are selling actively on Amazon. Not only does Amazon allow you the opportunity to sell basically anything, but they are also trusted among consumers as they verify their sellers and deliver on time.
If you are thinking about selling on Amazon, you will really have to do your homework to identify profitable product ideas. For starters, Amazon is not consumers’ go-to place for brand items. That being said, standard products generally do not work well either unless you can sell these for the right price while still making enough profit. Another point to consider regarding product choices is that Amazon already dominates electronics with their own products. Instead, products that sell on Amazon include toys, books and even clothing at a cheap price.
2. Bonanza
Based in Seattle, Bonanza is an online marketplace that enables entrepreneurs to create sustainable businesses by growing their network of returning customers. From digital goods to dolls and bears, they virtually sell everything (but the ordinary).
They launched in 2008 and during the past decade and a bit that they have been in business they have received quite a few impressive recognitions. Most recently, they have been ranked as number one for “Customer Service”, “Communication”, and “Most Recommended Marketplace” by the EcommerceBytes Sellers Choice Awards.
They really try to focus on sellers by not charging any listing fees, monthly store fees or other hidden fees. Instead, they charge a base fee of 3.5% when you sell an item directly via their marketplace. In other words, you will only be charged fees once you have actually made a sale.
3. Chairish
If you are a professional seller or manufacturer with a niche market, Chairish might be the marketplace for you. Unlike some of the other bigger marketplaces that focus on practically everything, Chairish sells only high-quality home decor, art and furniture. Another significant difference is that they actually have curators who first need to approve your products before you may list your items on their marketplace.
The marketplace is especially popular among interior designers. So, if you have high-quality pieces that interior designers might be interested in, pull up a chair and start creating your listing (that is if you are fine with having to pay a commission rate of as much as 30%).
4. Craigslist
If you are searching for a very straightforward, basic platform for selling online, Craigslist will meet your needs. In essence, it is actually simply a forum where you can list practically anything that you would like to sell. Though, unlike eBay and Amazon that are trusted by most, Craigslist is known for scams. So, if you do plan on using this online selling site, proceed with caution. If you have a dispute, you will basically be on your own.
Similar to Facebook Marketplace, it is better suited if you want to sell to locals. That being said, Facebook Marketplace is less risky as the buyers are linked to Facebook accounts. While it does not mean that you won’t get buyers on Facebook who are trying to swindle you, you can at least refer to the profile of the buyer and his/her previous activity to double-check that they are who they claim to be.
The advantage of using Craigslist is that you can list your products free of charge. You can also meet the buyer in person, which some sellers might prefer. Irrespective of if you opt for online payments or cash on delivery, you will need to be extra vigilant when using this platform.
5. eBay
eBay is no longer merely an online marketplace only for consumers to sell and buy products as they have grown to become one of the leading platforms for business-to-consumer (B2C) sales as well. While Amazon has really expanded dramatically in the past couple of years, eBay still offers very strong competition for Amazon. Though, Amazon is probably still more trustworthy in the eyes of consumers. All in all, if you do not mind paying eBay’s fees, it offers you the ability to sell almost anything to a huge network of buyers.
6. Etsy
Etsy is a popular marketplace for selling handmade products online. As the platform is easy to use, it is one of the best websites for selling your products online.
To sell on Etsy, you will need to pay a listing fee of $0.20 when you list your first item. Your listing will be active for four months. Then, once you have sold a product, you will also need to pay a standard processing fee, transaction fee and, depending on your sales, a fee for offsite ads too. Unlike many of the other websites mentioned in our list, Etsy actually pays to advertise items listed on their website by means of offsite ads.
If you opt for their Etsy Plus plan that offers an expanded set of tools and listing credits to advertise your products with Etsy Ads, you will also have to pay a monthly fee of $10 per month. With this plan, you will be able to customize the look of your shop and send emails to interested shoppers about when an item is in stock again which can be really convenient.
7. Facebook Marketplace
If you are fine with a platform that offers less of a store-like feel, you can also check out Facebook Marketplace. It is still fairly new, but thanks to the popularity of Facebook you will be able to enjoy tremendous exposure for free. Plus, as it uses a powerful algorithm, your listing actually appears in the timelines of Facebook users who are more likely to be interested in what you are selling.
Here you can sell new or preowned items from a range of categories that include electronics, clothing and accessories. All you need to do is log in to your personal or business Facebook account, go to Marketplace, create a new listing and fill out the fields.
All things considered, Facebook Marketplace is a cost-effective platform that offers a more personalized experience. It is especially great if you plan on targeting locals mostly.
8. Handshake
If you are searching for a way to grow your wholesale business, be sure to check out Handshake. It is a handpicked wholesale marketplace where you can sell unique products under your own brand (no reselling of third-party products is allowed).
Though, in order to be able to sell here, you must meet their list of minimum eligibility criteria before you can apply. These criteria include having an active Shopify store with an order history. It is also available only to customer-focused brands that were established in the United States.
While the application process might be a bit of a schlep, their pricing makes it worthwhile. It is completely free. They also charge no fees or commissions on your sales.
9. Newegg
Unlike its name suggests, Newegg is not new. This online retailer was founded in 2001 and sells an impressive selection of electronics at affordable prices. They also offer Newegg Marketplace where you can list anything tech-related to an audience of more than 40 million customers in 20 countries. You can either choose to be billed per item or sign up for an elite membership that starts at $29.95 per month. In addition to this fee, they also charge a commission. The rate depends on the type of product and can be anything from 8% for video game consoles to 14% for accessories.
10. Nextdoor
Nextdoor is currently available only in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Australia. It is similar to Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist. However, it offers more than simply a forum where sellers can sell items online. It also serves as a platform where people can share details about what is happening in their local neighborhoods.
While you do not have to pay any membership or listing fees, you do need to create an account. As people have to sign up, it is generally a safer avenue for online selling than a forum like Craigslist.
11. Poshmark
According to Poshmark’s website, they sell one product in the United States every second. Their unique selling proposition to buyers is that it is a place where they can buy from people whose styles they love. So, if you are serious about fashion (and think of yourself as someone with style), you can use this platform to sell new or secondhand clothing, accessories and home decor items.
The fee structure is straightforward. It is free to list, but once you have made a sale, you will be charged a commission. For sales below $15, the commission rate is $2.95, while sales that exceed $15 will be charged a commission rate of 20%.
12. Redbubble
Founded in 2006 in Australia, Redbubble is an online marketplace and print-on-demand service aimed at independent artists who are searching for an avenue where they can sell their work. They have helped more than 700,000 designers and artists from all over the world already to sell their high-quality, original clothing and accessories.
All you have to do is open a Redbubble shop and upload your designs. Your designs will then be printed on high-quality products by third-party producers and shipped to your customers. They offer their service free of charge, but all the products have a base fee. Sellers can then decide for themselves how much profit they want to make per product.
13. Ruby Lane
If you prefer to pay a monthly maintenance fee and lower service fees instead of being slapped with a once-off high commission rate, you can check out Ruby Lane. Just like Chairish, they are also an online selling site for antiques and vintage items, but they use a different fee structure. They do not charge any setup or listing fees. Instead, sellers are charged $54 per month which allows them to sell up to 50 items. If you wish to sell more items, it is about 30 cents extra per item. In addition to the monthly maintenance fee, they also charge a service fee of 6.7% based on the total of the purchase order.
Their marketplace has been noticed not only by buyers, but also the press. In 2019, they received the Sellers Choice Awards from EcommerceBytes and, to date, they have received more than 11,500 reviews on Trustpilot with an overall TrustScore of 4.6.
14. Swappa
Swappa works differently to the other websites mentioned in our list. Instead of the seller being charged a fee, the buyers in some instances need to pay a fee (which is included in the sale price). In short, you can sell electronic items like iPhones, phones and laptops that are in good working condition to other users. The payments are made via PayPal before the product gets shipped.
