Etsy

by Etsy · Brooklyn, United States · Since 2005

Marketplace for handmade and vintage.

Starting price: Pay as you go
Free trial / plan: Free trial
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.3; transparency & India fit

What is Etsy?

Etsy is e-commerce platforms & website builders from Etsy, based in Brooklyn, United States and has been building software since 2005. Marketplace for handmade and vintage.

E-commerce platforms let you build and run an online store — catalogue, checkout, payments, shipping and marketing — and sync with marketplaces. Global platforms dominate D2C; Indian products compete on price, UPI checkout and WhatsApp commerce.

Pricing is quoted per organisation, so ask the vendor for a proposal that matches your size.

What works well

+21 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

−No permanently free plan
−Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

Etsy at a glance

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Etsy features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Etsy adds. Verify depth in a demo.

Storefront themes and mobile checkout
Indian payment gateways and COD
Shipping integrations
Marketplace sync (Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho)
Discounts, coupons and abandoned cart recovery
WhatsApp commerce
Apps and plugins
Analytics and SEO

Etsy pricing

Entry price

Pay as you go

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How Etsy charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on etsy.com.

Specifications

Category: E-commerce platforms & website builders
Vendor: Etsy
Headquarters: Brooklyn, United States
Founded: 2005
Pricing model: Subscription
Starting price: Pay as you go
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India: No

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Etsy — frequently asked questions

What is Etsy?+

Etsy is e-commerce platforms & website builders by Etsy. Marketplace for handmade and vintage.

How much does Etsy cost?+

Etsy is a paid product. Check Etsy's official pricing page for current plans, or request a quote through App Advisor.

Does Etsy offer a free trial or free plan?+

App Advisor's listing records a free trial for Etsy. Confirm the current trial terms on Etsy's official site.

Is Etsy made in India?+

No. Etsy is developed by Etsy in Brooklyn, United States.

Who is Etsy best suited for?+

Etsy suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for e-commerce platforms & website builders.

What are the best alternatives to Etsy?+

Popular alternatives in e-commerce platforms & website builders include Instamojo Store, Instamojo, Dukaan. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Etsy deployed?+

Etsy is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.