Faire ROI Calculator
Model your true monthly net revenue from Faire (marketplace new, marketplace repeat, and Faire Direct) after all commissions, processing fees, and ad spend. Compare against direct wholesale, sales rep, and other channels.
True net revenue from Faire
Model your true monthly net revenue from Faire (marketplace new, marketplace repeat, and Faire Direct) after all commissions, processing fees, and ad spend. Compare against direct wholesale, sales rep, and other channels.
Fees verified against Faire.com published rates, April 2026.
Faire fees used in this model
| Order type | Commission | Other fees |
|---|---|---|
| Marketplace: new retailer | 15% | $10 new retailer fee on the first order |
| Marketplace: repeat | 15% | No $10 fee on reorders |
| Faire Direct (your invited retailers) | 0% | None |
| Payout speed | Processing |
|---|---|
| Next day | 3.5% + $0.30 / order |
| 30 days | 2.4% + $0.30 / order |
| 60 days | 1.9% + $0.30 / order |
- Promoted listings: minimum $200 per month to activate. Beta average ROAS is around 3x.
- Promotions: commission is calculated on the discounted value.
Faire Market periods (Summer / Winter): Faire matches your discount up to 5%. The retailer gets double at no extra cost to you. Commission is still on your discounted amount.
How the channel comparison works
- Faire Direct only: the same revenue entirely through Faire Direct (processing and ad spend only).
- Sales rep: revenue less rep commission (industry range 15-25%).
- Direct wholesale: revenue less your overhead for AR, fulfillment, billing and net terms.
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