Payments
Best Payments for Handmade Businesses
Makers, artists and small-batch product businesses selling direct and at markets.
Our pick
Square
No monthly feeOne account for market stalls and online orders with no monthly fee.
On a tighter budget
Square
No monthly feeCheaper to start than Square, with fewer moving parts to learn.
Square detailsIf you want more power
Stripe Billing
No monthly feeMore capable than Square — worth it only once volume justifies the setup time.
Stripe Billing detailsWhy this one for handmade
Makers win on story and repeat buyers. This stack gets your products online cleanly and turns one-time buyers into a list.
- Strong in-person rates
- Free hardware entry point
- Simple to start
- Fewer developer tools than Stripe
- Online fees are slightly higher
Best for: Local businesses selling face to face and online. · Price checked August 2026
| Other Payments options | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | No monthly fee | Almost every service business collecting money online. |
| Stripe Billing | No monthly fee | SaaS and membership products with recurring revenue. |
| Stripe (nonprofit rate) | No monthly fee | Registered nonprofits taking one-time and recurring gifts. |
| Shopify Payments | Included with Shopify | Anyone already running a Shopify store. |
What the rest of the handmade stack costs
Payments is one of 6 tools in this stack. Running all of them costs roughly $0–$40 per month on entry plans.
See the full Handmade stackPrices are entry-plan estimates and exclude transaction fees. Providers change pricing without notice — confirm before you buy. Some outbound links may earn us a commission, which never affects our pick. Read the disclosure.
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