What is Faire used for?

Faire is an online wholesale marketplace where independent retailers buy from brands, with product categories ranging from home decor to food and pet goods. It is a good fit for boutique owners sourcing inventory and small brands finding wholesale buyers.

Is Faire open source?

No. Faire is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to Faire include Bagisto, Spree Commerce and Virto Commerce.

What are some alternatives to Faire?

Faire competes with Etsy. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Faire alternatives.

Faire: features, pricing and alternatives

About Faire

Faire is a commercial wholesale marketplace that connects brands with independent retailers. Retailers sign up to buy and browse products from many brands in one place, while brands sign up to sell and reach stores they might not otherwise find.

The catalog is organized by category, including home decor, food and drink, women's and men's products, beauty and wellness, jewelry, paper and novelty, kids and baby, pets and books. Shoppers can also browse by values, such as eco-friendly, handmade, organic, not on Amazon, gives back, women-owned and LGBTQI+ owned.

Faire is a hosted marketplace operated by the vendor and is not software you run yourself. The website provides a blog and sign-in or sign-up paths for both buyers and sellers; consult the vendor for current fees and terms.

Key features

Wholesale marketplace for retailers and brands
Browse by product category
Shop by values such as eco-friendly or handmade
Separate sign-up for buyers and sellers
Curated lists of new products and brands

Good fit for

→Boutique owners sourcing inventory
→Small brands finding wholesale buyers

Tags: wholesale; marketplace; b2b; retail; ecommerce; independent-brands; sourcing

Faire: questions and answers

What is Faire used for?: Faire is an online wholesale marketplace where independent retailers buy from brands, with product categories ranging from home decor to food and pet goods. It is a good fit for boutique owners sourcing inventory and small brands finding wholesale buyers.
Is Faire open source?: No. Faire is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to Faire include Bagisto, Spree Commerce and Virto Commerce.
What are some alternatives to Faire?: Faire competes with Etsy. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Faire alternatives.