Online Marketplaces to Sell On

Amazon Seller (Amazon.in) vs Etsy

Both are online marketplaces to sell on. The short answer: choose Amazon Seller (Amazon.in) if you are sellers wanting India's largest marketplace audience; choose Etsy if you are makers selling handmade, vintage and craft products globally.

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Amazon Seller (Amazon.in) logo Amazon Seller (Amazon.in)Etsy logo Etsy
Best forSellers wanting India's largest marketplace audienceMakers selling handmade, vintage and craft products globally
Free planNo (trial may exist)No (trial may exist)
PricingSee providerSee provider
Built for IndiaGlobalGlobal
CategoriesOnline Marketplaces to Sell OnOnline Marketplaces to Sell On
Strengths
  • Huge audience
  • Fulfilment options
  • Global craft-loving audience
  • Simple shop setup
Watch out for
  • Fees and competition — calculate margins carefully
  • Listing and transaction fees
  • Shipping abroad is costly
Visit Amazon Seller (Amazon.in)Visit Etsy

Which should you choose?

Amazon Seller (Amazon.in): Sell on Amazon.in with options for self-ship, Easy Ship and Fulfilment by Amazon.

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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