BlackSpace — Where Culture Meets Commerce
Turn Heads. Break Barriers.
BlackSpace is the marketplace built for Black owned businesses — not as an afterthought, not as a filter, but as the entire product. Join a network where your culture and your commerce belong together.
✦ 90-day free trial built into every membership level — no credit card risk
$0
Listing fees — ever
90
Day free trial, every level
0%
Forced ad deductions
“The community that drives culture deserves to own a piece of the commerce that follows it.”
Why BlackSpace
Stop paying rent on your own business.
For too long, Black entrepreneurs have built extraordinary products and then handed a disproportionate share of their margin to platforms that were never designed with them in mind — listing fees that expire, commissions charged on shipping they never pocketed, mandatory advertising deductions that kicked in without warning.
BlackSpace was built differently. Membership dues are flat, commissions apply to your net sale price only, and there are no listing fees — not now, not ever. Your first 90 days cost you nothing in membership fees. After that, you only pay if the platform is earning its place in your business.
This is your marketplace. We built it for you.
What You're Not Paying Here
No listing fees — ever
List 1 product or 1,000. The fee is $0. Your listings don't expire. You never pay to renew them.
No commission on shipping or taxes
Your commission is calculated on your net sale price only — not your shipping charge, not your sales tax. Shipping costs collected at checkout cover postage. You keep what you earn on the product.
No mandatory ad deductions
Advertising is your choice. We will never automatically deduct a percentage of your sales for off-site ads.
No surprise fees on returns
If a buyer returns a product, your commission for that sale is refunded. Returns don't cost you twice.
90-day free trial on every level
Choose your membership level when you register. Your membership fee doesn't start until day 91.
✦ Free Trial
Your first 90 days are on us.
Every BlackSpace membership level includes a full 90-day free trial. Commissions apply from your very first sale — but your membership fee doesn't start until day 91. Choose the level that fits your business today. If it's not the right fit, change it at any time. No lock-in. No penalty.
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Choose your membership level and open your store
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Sell for 90 days — commissions apply, membership fee: $0
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Day 91: membership fee begins. Change levels anytime.
No credit card required to begin
Membership Levels
Choose your level. Start your trial.
Select the membership level that matches where your business is today. You can move between levels at any time — no waiting period, no penalty.
Starter Level
Starter
The right home for Seller Members who are building momentum. All the tools you need, at a rate designed to protect your margin as you grow.
$19
/month
Or save 25% — $14.25/mo billed annually
12% commission on net sale price
90-day free trial included. Membership fee begins on day 91. Commissions apply from your first sale.
- Unlimited product listings — no expiration dates
- Product Add-Ons: custom pricing & personalization
- Seller Analytics: traffic, pages, geo & keywords
- Follow Store — customer follow & email updates
- Seller Reviews & Product Q&A
- Vacation Mode
- Export / Import inventory tools
- Stripe Connect direct payouts
- Ticket-based store support
- BlackSpace Seller Member community access
Pro Level
Pro
For established Seller Members ready to scale. Lower commission rate pays for itself quickly as your volume grows.
$29
/month
Or save 25% — $21.75/mo billed annually
8% commission on net sale price
90-day free trial included. Membership fee begins on day 91. Commissions apply from your first sale.
- Everything in Starter Level
- 4% lower commission — pays for the upgrade at ~$250/mo GMV
- Annual billing discount: 15 months access for price of 12 in Year 1
Not sure which level is right? Start with Starter — you can upgrade to Pro at any time.
Stripe and Affirm standard processing fees apply to all transactions on both levels.
How the commission works: Commission is calculated on your net sale price — not your shipping charge, not sales tax. If you sell a $50 item and charge $8 shipping, your commission is calculated on $50 only. On the Starter Level: $6.00. On Pro Level: $4.00.
Platform Features
Powerful tools. Built for your business.
BlackSpace gives you the same tools larger platforms charge extra for — built in, available on both membership levels.
Grow Your Revenue
Features that help you earn more from every customer relationship
Product Add-Ons
Offer custom pricing, personalization options, and upsells directly on any listing. No app required — built into the platform.
Product Subscriptions
Offer your products on a recurring subscription — build predictable monthly revenue from customers who love what you make.
Follow Store
Customers follow your store and receive email updates when you add new products. Your audience, built and owned inside the platform.
Product Add-Ons
Offer custom pricing, personalization options, and upsells directly on any listing. No app required — built into the platform.
Product Subscriptions
Offer your products on a recurring subscription — build predictable monthly revenue from customers who love what you make.
Follow Store
Customers follow your store and receive email updates when you add new products. Your audience, built and owned inside the platform.
Run Your Business Smarter
Tools that give you real insight and real control
Seller Analytics
Detailed traffic sources, page performance, geographic reach, and keyword tracking. Know exactly where your buyers are coming from and what's driving sales.
Seller Staff Manager
Add team members with their own logins and role-based permissions. Built for businesses that are actually scaling.
Vacation Mode
Step away without losing your store. Pause your listings, keep your storefront live, and return with everything intact.
Export / Import
Move your product catalog in and out easily. Migrate from another platform or back up your inventory — no lock-in, ever.
Manage Anywhere
Update listings, fulfill orders, and respond to buyers from any device. Your store moves with you.
Social Sharing Tools
Promote your listings across social media with our free built-in sharing tools. Drive your audience directly to your BlackSpace store.
Seller Analytics
Detailed traffic sources, page performance, geographic reach, and keyword tracking. Know exactly where your buyers are coming from and what’s driving sales.
Seller Staff Manager
Add team members with their own logins and role-based permissions. Built for businesses that are actually scaling.
Vacation Mode
Step away without losing your store. Pause your listings, keep your storefront live, and return with everything intact.
Export / Import
Move your product catalog in and out easily. Migrate from another platform or back up your inventory — no lock-in, ever.
Manage Anywhere
Update listings, fulfill orders, and respond to buyers from any device. Your store moves with you.
Social Sharing Tools
Promote your listings across social media with our free built-in sharing tools. Drive your audience directly to your BlackSpace store.
Trust & Transactions
The credibility and payment infrastructure your business deserves
Stripe Connect Direct Payouts
Payments go directly to your connected Stripe account. Fast deposits — in many cases, your payout arrives as soon as an order completes.
Seller Reviews
Verified buyer reviews on your products and your store build the social proof that converts browsers into buyers.
Product Q&A
Buyers can ask questions directly on your listings before purchasing. Fewer abandoned carts, more confident buyers, more completed sales.
Stripe Connect Direct Payouts
Payments go directly to your connected Stripe account. Fast deposits — in many cases, your payout arrives as soon as an order completes.
Seller Reviews
Verified buyer reviews on your products and your store build the social proof that converts browsers into buyers.
Product Q&A
Buyers can ask questions directly on your listings before purchasing. Fewer abandoned carts, more confident buyers, more completed sales.
Platform Comparison
We did the homework. Here's what we found.
The numbers speak for themselves. Here is how BlackSpace compares to the platforms your buyers — and your competitors — are already using.
Feature
BlackSpace
Etsy
Amazon Handmade
TikTok Shop
Shopify Basic
Monthly Membership / Platform Fee
$19 / $29
90-day free trial
$0
Offsite Ads risk
$39.99/mo
Waived if approved
$0
$39/mo
($29/mo annual)
Commission / Referral Fee
12% or 8%
on net price only
6.5%
on price + shipping + gift wrap
15%
on total price
6%
(flat rate)
None
(2.9% processing)
Listing Fees
✔ None — ever
$0.20/listing
expires every 4 months
None
None
None
Listing Expiration
✔ None
Every 4 months
None
None
None
Forced Ad Deductions
✔ Never
Possible
mandatory 12–15% for high-volume sellers
No
No
N/A
Product Add-Ons & Customization
✔ Built-in
Limited
Limited
(variations only)
Limited
App required
Recurring Product Subscriptions
✔ Built-in
✗ Not available
Via Subscribe & Save
(Amazon-controlled)
✗ Not available
App required
Seller Analytics (traffic, geo, keywords)
✔ Detailed
Basic
Moderate
Moderate
Advanced
(via Google Analytics)
Seller Staff Manager
✔ Built-in
✗ Not available
Limited permissions
Limited
App required
Customer Follow & Store Updates
✔ Built-in
Limited
✗
✔ (TikTok following)
App required
Vacation Mode
✔
✔
✔
✔ (store pause)
Manual
Ticket-Based Seller Support
✔ Built-in
Limited / community
Case-based
Limited
Varies by plan
Curated, Mission-Aligned Marketplace
✔ Black owned & mission-aligned only
No curation
No curation
No curation
N/A — no marketplace
Direct Payout (Stripe Connect)
✔
Etsy Payments (held)
Amazon disbursements
TikTok disbursements
✔ Shopify Payments
BlackSpace
Etsy
Amazon Handmade
TikTok Shop
Shopify Basic
Sources & data currency: BlackSpace fee data current as of March 2026. Competitor data verified March 2026 from official seller fee pages: Etsy Seller Fees · Amazon Handmade Selling · TikTok Shop Fees ·Shopify Pricing. Platform fees and features change frequently — we review and update this table quarterly.
Note: Shopify is a standalone website builder, not a shared marketplace. Included for reference as a common alternative Seller Members consider alongside BlackSpace.
What You Can Sell
Five categories. Unlimited potential.
Handmade Goods
All Things Vintage
Craft & DIY Supplies
Black Owned Products
Digital Creative Content
The BlackSpace Network is an expressive marketplace association. We curate our community based on our Statement of Curatorial Intent to showcase goods from mission-aligned Seller Members to the shoppers who believe in our vision. Learn more about what you can sell →
Seller Member Support
We've got your back.
We are determined to help you thrive on your entrepreneurial journey. You are not just a Seller Member — you are part of this Network.
Ticket-Based Store Support
Submit a support ticket directly from your seller dashboard. Every issue is tracked and responded to — we won't leave you hanging.
Seller Central & Blog
Our continuously growing resource library covers everything from product photography to pricing strategy to marketing your store. Built for you, updated by our team regularly.
Seller Member Community Forums
Connect with other Seller Members in the BlackSpace Network forums. Share what's working, get answers, and build relationships with entrepreneurs who understand your journey.
Seller Member Newsletter
Tips, platform updates, feature announcements, and business advice delivered directly to your inbox. Stay current, stay ahead.
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Showcase your store with pride. Elevate your brand. Build on land that was designed for your success.