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, no platform line
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. There is no platform line: Handsome invoices the artisan nothing, and the only cost is the standard Stripe fee on the online payment.
Numerical example. Ceramic workshop €60. The customer pays €10 online and €50 balance on site. The artisan receives €60 total (100% of the workshop price) and Handsome invoices them nothing.
Frequently asked questions
- 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). There is no platform line: the deposit is entirely yours and Handsome invoices you nothing.
- 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.
