Transaction Fees
How Steader Pricing Works
It's free to join and list products! You only pay a transaction fee when you make a sale.
Transaction Fees
When you sell through Steader, there are two small fees:
1. Steader Fee
- Base fee: $0.58
- Percentage: 3% on first $50, then 1% on amounts over $50
2. Payment Processing (Stripe)
- Typically 2.9% + $0.30 for card payments
- See Stripe pricing for details
Example: Selling $65 of Produce
Steader fee:
- Base: $0.58
- 3% on first $50 = $1.50
- 1% on remaining $15 = $0.15
- Total Steader fee = $2.23
Stripe fee: $2.19 (card payment)
Total fees: $4.42 (about 6.8%)
What's Included
✅ Digital storefront and profile
✅ Unlimited product listings
✅ Secure payment processing
✅ Order management
✅ Direct messaging with customers
✅ Sales tax calculation and remittance
No Hidden Costs
You're NOT paying for:
- Website hosting
- Marketing platforms
- Sales tax software
- Farmers market booth fees
- Weather-cancelled market days
FAQ
Q: When do I pay fees? A: Only when you make a sale. Fees are automatically deducted from your payout.
Q: Can I accept cash or off-platform payments? A: All marketplace items must be purchased through Steader for security and tax compliance.
Q: What's the minimum transaction amount? A: 5.00 to ensure fair compensation after fees.
Q: How/when do I get paid? A: Payments are deposited directly to your bank account through Stripe, typically as soon as 1-4 business days. You can change your payout timing in your Stripe account.
Q: Do I need to pay a fee to shop from other homesteaders? A: No, purchasing from other homesteaders is always free.
Q: Is there a limit to how many items I can list? A: There are no listing limits. Please list one product per listing. However, each product can have different options available, such as size, weight, color, etc. to specify different variants of an item.
Q: Do listings expire? A: No. Listings remain active until you remove them.
Questions? Please contact our support team at hello@steader.com. We're friendly and happy to help!