A free platform for artisans sounds too good to be true. It's legitimate to ask: what's the catch? In this guide we explain point by point how Handsome makes money without charging the artisan, and what that means in practice for those who publish a workshop.
The model: 100% of the price to the artisan, €0.50 Booking guarantee included in the deposit
Handsome takes no commission on the workshop price. The artisan receives 100% of the price: the deposit (charged online via Stripe) and the balance (paid on site) go entirely to them. The only item is the €0.50 Booking guarantee, included in the round deposit figure (e.g. €10 = €9.50 deposit + €0.50 guarantee): the artisan collects it together with the deposit and Handsome invoices it back to them once a month by SEPA direct debit, only on events actually held. It's a small fixed amount, not a percentage.
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- Do I pay a monthly or yearly subscription?
- No. Handsome is completely free for the artisan.
- Are there commissions on bookings?
- No, no commission on your price. 100% of the workshop price goes to the artisan (deposit online + balance on site). The only item is the €0.50 Booking guarantee, included in the round deposit figure: you collect it and Handsome invoices it back to you once a month by SEPA direct debit, only on events actually held.
- Can I cancel my account anytime?
- Yes, anytime. No penalty, no contract lock-in.
- Can I sell outside Handsome too?
- Absolutely. Handsome doesn't require exclusivity. Keep using WhatsApp, personal site, Instagram for direct bookings.
