Online Marketplaces to Sell On

Amazon Global Selling vs Etsy

Both are online marketplaces to sell on. The short answer: choose Amazon Global Selling if you are indian brands exporting to customers abroad; choose Etsy if you are makers selling handmade, vintage and craft products globally.

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Amazon Global Selling logo Amazon Global SellingEtsy logo Etsy
Best forIndian brands exporting to customers abroadMakers selling handmade, vintage and craft products globally
Free planNo (trial may exist)No (trial may exist)
PricingSee providerSee provider
Built for IndiaYesGlobal
CategoriesOnline Marketplaces to Sell OnOnline Marketplaces to Sell On
Strengths
  • Reach global buyers
  • Export guidance
  • Global craft-loving audience
  • Simple shop setup
Watch out for
  • Export compliance and logistics to manage
  • Listing and transaction fees
  • Shipping abroad is costly
Visit Amazon Global SellingVisit Etsy

Which should you choose?

Amazon Global Selling: Programme to list Indian products on Amazon marketplaces in other countries.

Etsy: Global marketplace for handmade and unique goods.

The best way to decide is to run the same week of real work through both — most offer a free plan or trial — and compare how long tasks take, what your team prefers, and the total cost for your number of users including renewal pricing.

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