There's no single best website regarding where to sell artwork online, it depends what you're trading for what. ArtZolo focuses on original work from Indian artists, Saatchi Art offers curated global exposure, ArtPal charges zero commission for sellers who want to keep everything, and Artfinder connects independent artists directly with collectors worldwide.

This guide breaks down all 12 platforms on that same basis: real costs, who each is actually built for, and what nobody tells you until after your first listing.

All 12 Platforms Compared

1. Saatchi Art

Saatchi Art is one of the largest curated online art galleries, connecting independent artists with a global network of collectors across painting, photography, and sculpture. The platform handles shipping and logistics on the seller's behalf, so artists focus on creating rather than fulfillment. It also runs a free art advisory service, where in-house curators recommend works to serious buyers, giving emerging artists a genuine shot at visibility alongside established names. Promotional discount codes run periodically to bring in new and returning collectors.

Commission and Fees: 40%

Platform Fees: None

Suitable For: Paintings, photography, sculpture, original and limited-edition work

Pros:

• One of the longest-running platforms in this space, operating since the mid-2000s
• Supports both one-off originals and open-edition prints, giving artists a second revenue stream beyond a single sale
• High organic search visibility drives buyer traffic beyond the platform's own marketing

Cons:

• Large number of listed artists makes individual visibility harder without additional paid promotion
• Promotional discount codes are deducted before the 60/40 commission split, so a 10% promo effectively costs the artist more than 10% of the discount

Ideal for: Established and emerging artists seeking international exposure through a recognised gallery brand.

2. Artfinder

Artfinder is a curated marketplace built specifically around independent artists and their personal stories, rather than treating art as one category among many. Artists apply with a written statement and portfolio, and once accepted, can list original paintings, sculptures, and limited-edition prints. The platform emphasises storytelling, artist profiles carry biographical detail meant to build a direct relationship between artist and collector, alongside the usual browsing and search features.

Commission and Fees: 40–45%, depending on account tier

Platform Fees: Monthly subscription required

Suitable For: Original paintings, sculpture, limited-edition prints

Pros:

• Reviewers note Artfinder reinvests commission revenue into artist promotion and global advertising rather than pure profit
• Adds thousands of new artworks monthly, signalling an actively refreshed marketplace
• Reaches a collector base across 100+ countries

Cons:

• Combined commission and monthly subscription makes this one of the costlier platforms overall
• UK-based artists pay VAT on top of commission, an added cost layer some competitors don't have

Ideal for: Independent artists who want to build a personal brand and story alongside their sales, not just list and forget.

3. Artmajeur

Artmajeur is a France-based open marketplace, one of the largest by volume, with millions of original works listed and no jury or selection process required to join. Artists can list for free on a basic account, or upgrade to a paid tier for better visibility and, notably, a lower commission rate. The platform doubles as a search-optimised storefront, meaning listed work can surface in general web search results, not just on-platform browsing.

Commission and Fees: 10% on the free tier; 0% on paid premium tiers

Platform Fees: Premium subscription optional

Suitable For: Original paintings, prints, open submission with no curation barrier

Pros:

• Over 130,000 artists on the platform, one of the largest active communities of any site on this list
• Runs its own newsletter and periodic promotions to help drive additional traffic to listed work

Cons:

• Being one of the largest open marketplaces means listed work competes directly with millions of others for attention
• Published fee structures vary across sources, worth confirming the current rate directly before joining

Ideal for: Artists who want to start selling immediately without an application process, and are willing to test a paid tier once sales pick up.

4. ArtZolo

ArtZolo is an Indian online art marketplace connecting collectors with original paintings, sculptures, and prints from emerging and established artists. The platform is free to sign up for and list work on, with a focus on original Indian art rather than competing as a global generalist. It supports international shipping, giving artists based in India a route to buyers well beyond the domestic market. Full commission details aren't publicly listed on the site.

Commission and Fees: Not publicly disclosed

Platform Fees: Free to list

Suitable For: Paintings, sculptures, original prints, Indian contemporary and traditional art

Pros:

• Also lists Indian handicrafts alongside fine art, giving buyers more categories and price points to browse
• Positioned toward interior designers and décor buyers as well as traditional collectors, per the platform's stated audience

Cons:

• No published information on a jury or curation process before an artist's work is listed
• Catalogue size and total artist count aren't publicly available, making it hard to gauge scale against larger marketplaces

Ideal for: Indian artists specializing in contemporary art, traditional, and folk art who want a platform built specifically around that market.

5. Singulart

Singulart is a curated online gallery representing artists from more than 160 countries, with an application and internal curatorial review process for entry. Once accepted, each artist is assigned a dedicated agent who manages buyer communication and relationship-building. The platform's commission covers a full-service model: an art advisory team that negotiates with collectors directly, plus a logistics team handling shipping, customs, and insurance on international sales.

Commission and Fees: 50%

Platform Fees: None

Suitable For: Original paintings, sculpture, works on paper

Pros:

• A more selective roster than open marketplaces, around 12,000 artists as of 2025, according to the platform's own figures
• Draws roughly 2.6 million monthly visitors, giving listed work real buyer exposure
• Price points range from under $1,000 to well over $10,000, reaching more than one collector segment

Cons:

• 50% commission is among the highest of any platform on this list
• Originals only, reproductions and further editions aren't supported, limiting revenue options compared to platforms like Saatchi Art

Ideal for: Artists with an established exhibition history who want full-service international representation and are comfortable trading commission for hands-off logistics.

6. UGallery

UGallery is a curated art selling website focused specifically on original paintings and drawings from emerging and mid-career artists. Every submission goes through a review process before acceptance, and once represented, artists are expected to keep their work exclusive to UGallery for as long as the gallery lists it. The platform positions itself on premium presentation, offering a money-back guarantee to buyers, which in turn shapes the trust it can offer collectors.

Commission and Fees: 50%

Platform Fees: None

Suitable For: Original paintings and drawings

Pros:

• Smaller, more selective artist roster than large open marketplaces, which can mean less competition for buyer attention
• Payment processing and customer service handled entirely by the gallery, reducing administrative work for artists

Cons:

• 50% commission is a significant cut for artists
• No stated print or reproduction option, unlike some competitors, limiting how artists can diversify sales

Ideal for: Professional artists producing unique, hand-crafted paintings who are comfortable with an exclusivity arrangement in exchange for curated presentation.

7. Rise Art

Rise Art is a UK-based curated platform connecting artists with collectors, notable for also offering an art-rental subscription model alongside outright sales, letting buyers try work in their space before committing to purchase. This rental option is a genuine point of difference from most platforms on this list, which only support direct sale. Artists submit work for curatorial review before it's listed for sale or rental.

Commission and Fees: 42.5%

Platform Fees: None

Suitable For: Original paintings, prints, and works available for rental

Pros:

• Rental customers who later decide to buy provide a built-in conversion path uncommon among the other platforms here
• No listing or subscription fees stacked on top of commission

Cons:

• 42.5% commission is on the higher end
• UK focus may mean less natural exposure for artists specifically targeting non-UK collectors

Ideal for: Artists interested in reaching collectors through both direct sales and a try-before-you-buy rental audience.

8. Bluethumb

Bluethumb is Australia's largest online art marketplace, connecting local artists with collectors across the country. It launched in 2012 positioning itself as a low-cost alternative to traditional gallery commissions, and has grown into a large, well-recognised platform with tens of thousands of listed artists. Worth knowing before joining: the platform's commission rate has risen substantially since launch, and sellers should check the current published fee schedule directly rather than relying on older figures.

Commission and Fees: 44%, inclusive of GST, as of Bluethumb's current published fee schedule

Platform Fees: None

Suitable For: Original paintings, prints, and sculpture from Australian-based artists

Pros:

• Over 110,000 original artworks sold since launch, per the platform's own published figures
• Well-established brand recognition specifically within the Australian art-buying public

Cons:

• Commission has more than doubled since the platform's 2012 launch, rising from roughly 20% to 44% inclusive of GST today
• Commission can still apply to a sale that completes off-platform if the buyer originally discovered the artist through Bluethumb, per the platform's membership agreement

Ideal for: Australian artists specifically targeting a domestic collector base, provided the current commission rate works for their pricing.

9. ArtPal

ArtPal is a free, open marketplace where artists list original work and keep the entire sale price, no commission is taken on original art sales. Artists set their own prices and shipping rates and manage the core transaction directly. Optional paid promotional features exist for sellers who want additional visibility, but the base experience carries no cost to join or sell.

Commission and Fees: 0% on original art sales

Platform Fees: None (optional paid promotional upgrades available)

Suitable For: Original paintings, prints, open submission with no curation barrier

Pros:

• Support staff available to help members with marketing strategy and increasing sales, per the platform's own stated services
• No application step or waiting period, artists can list work immediately after signing up

Cons:

• No curation means less built-in credibility signal for buyers
• Lower brand recognition than curated competitors, so traffic may rely more on the artist's own promotion

Ideal for: Artists starting out who want to test pricing and demand without any platform fees cutting into early sales.

10. Fine Art America

Fine Art America is a large print-on-demand marketplace where artists upload images once and the platform handles printing and fulfilment across a wide range of products, canvas, metal, framed prints, apparel, and more. Rather than a fixed commission, artists set their own markup on top of Fine Art America's base production price, so earnings per sale are fully within the artist's control. A free Standard account allows up to 25 image uploads, with a paid tier available for greater exposure.

Commission and Fees: No fixed commission; artist sets markup over base price

Platform Fees: Free Standard tier; approximately $30/year for premium features

Suitable For: Print-on-demand reproductions, photography, digital art

Pros:

• Prints in-house rather than outsourcing production, which several reviewers cite as leading to more consistent reproduction quality
• Runs a licensing program connecting artists with partner retailers and brands, a revenue path beyond direct sales
• 500,000+ artists use the platform, one of the largest communities of any site on this list

Cons:

• Best suited to reproductions rather than one-off original works
• Customer support has drawn criticism in some recent artist reviews, worth checking current sentiment before committing significant catalogue time

Ideal for: Photographers and digital artists who want passive income from reproductions without handling production or shipping themselves.

11. Mojarto

Mojarto is an Indian online art platform focused on Indian contemporary, modern, and traditional art, giving artists a route to a collector base specifically interested in Indian work. The platform supports original paintings, drawings, sculpture, and photography. Current commission and fee details aren't confirmed from a reliable, up-to-date public source at the time of writing.

Commission and Fees: Not confirmed

Platform Fees: Not confirmed

Suitable For: Indian contemporary, modern, and traditional art

Pros:

• Positioned specifically around Indian traditional and folk art categories, a narrower niche than most general marketplaces on this list
• Artists set their own pricing directly

Cons:

• Fee structure isn't publicly confirmed, making cost comparison against other platforms difficult
• Limited independent, up-to-date information is available about the platform's current scale or artist count

Ideal for: Indian artists specializing in contemporary, traditional, and folk art looking for a platform built around that specific collector base.

12. Zatista

Zatista is a US-based curated marketplace for original art, charging a flat commission only when a piece actually sells, with no listing or membership fees charged upfront. The platform positions itself around original, one-of-a-kind work rather than reproductions or prints. As with any platform, sellers should confirm current fee terms directly before listing, since published rates can change.

Commission and Fees: 45%, per Zatista's published seller terms

Platform Fees: None

Suitable For: Original paintings and one-of-a-kind works

Pros:

• Simple, flat-rate structure with no tiered account levels to compare, more straightforward to evaluate than platforms with multiple plans
• US-based positioning may suit artists specifically targeting American collectors

Cons:

• 45% is a substantial cut for artists
• Published fee information available for this platform dates back several years, worth confirming current terms directly before listing

Ideal for: Artists selling one-of-a-kind original work who want a straightforward, no-upfront-cost listing arrangement.

Conclusion

The right platform depends less on which one is "best" and more on what an artist is actually trying to trade, a bigger share of each sale, or a bigger audience already primed to buy. ArtPal and Fine Art America's markup model favour artists who want control over margin; Saatchi Art, Singulart, and UGallery favour artists who'd rather hand off logistics and marketing in exchange for a larger cut of each sale.

Most working artists don't pick just one. Testing a free, zero-commission platform alongside a curated gallery costs nothing but time, and the results usually make the next decision obvious.

FAQ

1. Can I sell my art on more than one platform at once?

In most cases, yes, platforms like Saatchi Art, ArtPal, ArtZolo and Fine Art America don't require exclusivity. UGallery is a notable exception, requiring exclusivity for any work it represents.

2. Should I sell prints or originals?

That depends on the platform and the work itself. Print-on-demand platforms like Fine Art America suit photographers and digital artists producing reproductions at scale. Curated galleries are built around original, one-of-a-kind pieces and price accordingly.

3. Where can I sell paintings online in India?

ArtZolo and Mojarto are the two platforms built specifically around Indian art and buyers, letting artists set their own pricing directly. International marketplaces like Saatchi Art and Artfinder also accept Indian artists, but charge higher commission (40–45%) for access to a global rather than India-focused audience.