Comparison
Faire vs Restockall
They solve two different problems. Faire is a marketplace built for discovery — helping new retailers find you. Restockall is a private ordering portal built for retention — giving the stockists you already won a fast, branded way to reorder, with zero commission and the customer relationship kept in your hands. Here's the honest, side-by-side.
A brand doing $20k/month of repeat wholesale at a 15% marketplace fee pays $36,000/year in commission.
The same year on Restockall's Growth plan is $948, flat. Run your own numbers →
Side by side
| Faire (marketplace) | Restockall (your own portal) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost model | Commission on orders (≈15% on Faire-sourced accounts) plus fees | Flat monthly — $29 / $79 / $149. 0% commission |
| Commission on repeat orders | Keeps applying to Faire-sourced accounts, order after order | None, ever — a $300 reorder costs $0 in fees |
| Per-new-customer fee | A one-time fee per new customer acquired through Faire | None |
| Getting paid | Paid out on the marketplace's schedule; processing fees apply | Card payments land directly in your own account — no reserves or holds |
| Customer relationship & data | Mediated by the marketplace; discovery buyers belong to Faire | Yours — full customer list, export anytime, no lock-in |
| Pricing, MOQs & terms | Constrained by marketplace rules | Full control — customer-specific price lists, MOQs, minimums |
| Net terms & PO numbers | Offered through Faire's own financing program | Record net terms + PO on orders you manage directly |
| Sales-rep logins | — | Yes — reps place orders on behalf of accounts (Pro) |
| Order / volume caps | Marketplace-driven | No caps — grow without hitting a wall |
| Contract | Platform-hosted | Month-to-month, cancel anytime, take your data with you |
| Best for | Discovery — getting found by brand-new stockists | Retention — repeat orders from accounts you already own |
Marketplace terms and commission rates change and vary by how a customer was sourced — verify current pricing with the provider. Figures are illustrative of the commission model, not a quote. Faire is a trademark of its respective owner; Restockall is not affiliated with Faire.
When Faire is the right tool
We'll say it plainly: if your goal is to be discovered by brand-new retailers, a marketplace is hard to beat. Faire puts you in front of a large base of buyers, runs the discovery experience, and offers net-terms financing that lowers the friction of a first order. For top-of-funnel reach, that's real value — and it's worth paying for when it brings you a customer you wouldn't have found on your own.
When Restockall is the right tool
The picture changes once a stockist is a repeat customer you already own. Paying an ongoing cut to a marketplace for reorders from accounts you built — and having that relationship and its data sit on someone else's platform — is where brands start looking for their own portal. Restockall gives those accounts a private page with your pricing, your MOQs, one-click reorders, and no commission. Keep both: marketplace for discovery, Restockall for the repeat orders.
Frequently asked questions
Is Restockall a replacement for Faire?
Not exactly — it's a complement. Faire is built for discovery (getting found by new retailers). Restockall is built for retention: giving the stockists you already won a private, commission-free ordering page. Most brands keep Faire for discovery and move their repeat accounts to Restockall.
Does Faire charge commission on repeat orders?
For accounts Faire sourced for you, the commission generally keeps applying to their orders over time — including reorders. That's the core reason brands move their established, repeat accounts onto a portal they own. Faire's terms change, so verify the current rates for your account.
How much does Restockall cost compared to Faire?
Restockall is a flat monthly fee — $29 (Starter), $79 (Growth), or $149 (Pro) — with 0% commission on any order. Faire's cost is a percentage of order value plus fees, so it scales with your sales. For a brand doing meaningful repeat volume, a flat fee is usually far cheaper.
Can I move my existing wholesale accounts over?
Yes. CSV-import your catalog and accounts (or we'll migrate your top accounts for you). Most brands are live within a week and can invite their stockists straight away.
Do I keep my customer data and get paid directly?
Yes to both. Your customers, pricing, and order history are yours to export anytime — no lock-in. Card payments are processed to your own account; Restockall never holds your money.