# Marketplace monetization methods ## Monetize your marketplace in multiple ways without coding ![Biketribe landing page overlaid with examples of monetization models subscription and commission, and Zapier and Stripe logos](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/Zz31rK8jQArT1E9v_monetizationmethodshero.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) Built-in commission payments ## Charge a commission from every transaction with Sharetribe’s built-in marketplace payments and Stripe integration. ![](/_next/image?url=%2Fgrainygradient.png&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_CeqfbKziFFsDMYonXv4xQFBVFV7E) ![A booking of a bike, 64 euros in total. The provider made 54.40 euros, while the marketplace charged 9.60 euros commission.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/Zz32hK8jQArT1E-q_monetizationmethodsprovidercommission.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) ![A booking of a bike, 67.20 euros in total. The customer pays a 3.20 service fee, while the booking cost is 64 euros.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/Zz319a8jQArT1E-D_monetizationmethodscustomerservicefee.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) ![Someone is buying a vintage t-shirt for 25 euros. The percentage commission is set to 10% while the minimum is three euros. The minimum commission is charged.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/aN1HEp5xUNkB1YCJ_minimumcommission.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) ![Someone is buying two print t-shirts on a marketplace that has a flat commission of three euros, regardless of transaction price.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/aN1Egp5xUNkB1X-W_flatcommission.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) ![A transaction in Sharetribe Console, showing the booking breakdown. The customer paid 67.20 of which 3.20 was a service fee. The provider made 64 euros.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/Zz33Yq8jQArT1E_t_monetizationmethodsautomaticcalculations.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) ![A booking breakdown of a bike. The total payment was 64 euros and the provider will make 54.40. Sharetribe handles calculations of commissions and payouts automatically through Stripe.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/Zz31-K8jQArT1E-G_monetizationmethodssplitpaymentsstripe.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) Commission Charge for successful transactions \- #### Provider commission fee Define a commission percentage for providers. When a customer pays, Sharetribe automatically divides the payment between you and the provider. Providers can view their commission costs and their earnings from each transaction. + #### Customer service fee Determine a customer commission percentage that will be added on top of payments as a service fee. Customers can see how see the commission will pay before starting a transaction. + #### Minimum commission Set a minimum commission to make sure your commission always covers your fees, even when transaction value is low. + #### Flat commission fee Set a flat commission rate that’s the same across the board, regardless of transaction value. + #### Automatic calculations Sharetribe’s backend automatically calculates your commission rate for each transaction based on your settings. You can check how much money you earned from each transaction with Sharetribe’s [marketplace management tools](/features/marketplace-management/). + #### Split payments with Stripe Stripe holds the customer’s payment until a transaction is complete and automatically pays out the money to provider—after deducting your commission. [Learn more about transactions in Sharetribe ](https://www.sharetribe.com/features/marketplace-essentials/#secure-online-payments) Paywall automation with Zapier ## ⁠Add paywalls to your marketplace and monetize through membership, subscription, listing fees, or lead fees. Automate payments with Stripe and Zapier. ![](/_next/image?url=%2Fgrainygradient.png&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_CeqfbKziFFsDMYonXv4xQFBVFV7E) ![Biketribe landing page overlaid with a modal to subscribe to get access to the platform.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/Zz34Vq8jQArT1FAr_monetizationmethodschargesubscription.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) ![Biketribe landing page overlaid with a modal to subscribe to get transaction rights.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/Zz34Uq8jQArT1FAq_monetizationmethodsautomateaccesscontrolzapier.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) ![Biketribe landing page, overlaid with Stripe and Zapier logos to signal it's possible to automate subscriptions in a Sharetribe marketplace with these services.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/Zz34WK8jQArT1FAs_monetizationmethodspostingrights.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) Membership and subscription fee Charge for access to your marketplace \- #### Charge a fee for viewing your marketplace ⁠Make listings and user profiles accessible only to users who are logged in and subscribed. Or let everyone see user profiles but restrict access to listings. + #### Charge a fee for posting or transaction rights Let everyone access your marketplace content but limit users’ rights to complete activities. For example, let only subscribed members post listings or start a transaction. + #### Automate access control with Stripe and Zapier Build a subscription page with a payment system like Stripe for one-time membership fees or recurring subscription fees. When someone subscribes, automatically grant them access to the restricted content or user activity. [Learn more about Zapier ](https://www.sharetribe.com/features/pre-built-integrations/#zapier) ![](/_next/image?url=%2Fgrainygradient.png&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_CeqfbKziFFsDMYonXv4xQFBVFV7E) ![Sharetribe Console listing management page. A provider is just about to approve a listing with a note saying "Pending approval".](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/Zz34468jQArT1FBb_monetizationmethodslistingapproval.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) ![A listing, overlaid with a prompt to pay a listing fee and a checkout for the listing fee.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/Zz344a8jQArT1FBZ_monetizationmethodschargealistingfee.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) Listing fee ⁠Charge for posting a listing \- #### Turn on listing approval Turn on listing approval and only publish listings when they’ve been approved by a marketplace admin. Instruct users what they need to do to get their listing published—such as pay a one-time fee. + #### Charge a fee for publishing a listing Build a page for one-time payments with an online payment system like Stripe. When someone pays a listing fee, automatically publish their listing on your marketplace through Zapier. ![](/_next/image?url=%2Fgrainygradient.png&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_CeqfbKziFFsDMYonXv4xQFBVFV7E) ![On the Biketribe platform, providers need to pay a subscription to get access to customers.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/Zz36uq8jQArT1FDz_monetizationmethodspaywallreversemarketplace.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) ![Biketribe platform has restricted transaction rights. Providers need to pay a lead fee to get in touch with a customer.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/Zz36ta8jQArT1FDs_monetizationmethodspayleadfee.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) ![Automate lead fees or provider subscription through Zapier and Stripe.](https://images.prismic.io/sharetribe/Zz36va8jQArT1FD4_monetizationmethodsrestrictaccesstocustomers.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&w=3840) Lead fee ⁠Charge for access to customers \- #### Add paywalls to a reverse marketplace Add a lead or subscription fee to a reverse marketplace flow (where customers post request and providers send them offers). Only allow providers who’ve paid your fee to engage customers in a conversation. + #### Charge a one-time lead fee Build a one-time payment page with a service like Stripe and restrict transaction rights in your marketplace. When a provider pays the lead fee, grant them the right to start transactions automatically through Zapier—and revoke the right after they’ve contacted the customer. + #### Charge a subcription for access to customers Build a subscription page with a service like Stripe and restrict transaction rights. When a provider subscribes, automatically grant them the right to start transactions through Zapier. Revoke their access to customers when they unsubscribe. Build your ideal revenue model with code ⁠Build the exact monetization flow you need with custom development. Add multiple commission rates. Create complex subscription plans. Automate tax calculations. [Learn more about Sharetribe’s headless approach](https://www.sharetribe.com/features/headless-marketplace-solution/) Start your 14-day free trial ## Create a marketplace today! * Launch quickly, without coding * Extend infinitely * Scale to any size [Start free trial](https://console.sharetribe.com/new) No credit card required