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Fanvault vs Fourthwall.
A creator shop built around print-on-demand merch, with memberships attached.
Rates verified 2026-08-15
The short answer
Fourthwall charges no platform commission and makes its money inside the product cost on print-on-demand merch, while Fanvault charges a flat 8% on what you sell. That makes Fourthwall the better economics for a creator whose business is printed apparel, because the margin is baked in and there is no percentage on top. Fanvault is the better fit for selling things you already own or make: signed items, memorabilia, one-of-a-kind pieces and auctions, none of which print-on-demand can produce.
At a glance
| Feature | Fanvault | Fourthwall |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fee | 8% flat | None |
| Monthly cost | None | None |
| Listing fee | None | None |
| Payouts | Stripe Connect, on settlement | Regular payouts once orders clear the fulfillment window. |
| Physical fulfillment | Prepaid labels and tracking | Included |
| Auctions | Proxy bidding, anti-snipe | No |
| What they sell | Digital, physical, auctions, subscriptions, tips, wishlist | Print-on-demand apparel and accessories, Memberships, Digital products, Tips |
What you keep
The same sale, run through both platforms. Fanvault's column is computed from the live platform rate, and Fourthwall's from their published Standard rate.
| Feature | Fanvault | Fourthwall |
|---|---|---|
| $25 sale | $23 | $25 |
| $100 sale | $92 | $100 |
| $500 sale | $460 | $500 |
| $2,500 sale | $2,300 | $2,500 |
Fourthwall pricing tiers
| Feature | Monthly | Annual | Seller fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Free | Same | 0% |
- Standard: No commission. Revenue comes from the print-on-demand product cost.
Where Fourthwall wins
- Print-on-demand merch, decisively. Fourthwall handles design, production, warehousing, shipping and returns for apparel, and Fanvault expects you to already have the item in hand.
- 0% commission is a genuinely better headline than 8% for a merch-led creator, and the margin model is honest about where the money comes from.
- A polished shop site with real theming, closer to a proper ecommerce storefront than a bio page.
- International shipping is supported today; Fanvault is US-only.
How to pick
Choose Fourthwall if
- Your merch is printed apparel and you do not want to hold stock
- You want production, warehousing and returns handled end to end
- You ship internationally
Choose Fanvault if
- You sell items you already own: signed goods, worn pieces, memorabilia, one-offs
- You want to run auctions where the price is set by the room
- You want digital and physical in one bio link with subscriptions and a wishlist
- You want the store managed by chat or by your own AI agent
Switching
These two genuinely complement each other. Leave printed merch on Fourthwall, put the one-of-a-kind pieces and auctions on Fanvault, and link both from the same bio. There is no reason to pick one if you sell both kinds of thing.
Fanvault vs Fourthwall: common questions
- Is Fourthwall really 0% commission?
- On merch, effectively yes: Fourthwall takes no percentage and earns inside the base cost of the printed product instead. It is a different model rather than a free one, but for apparel it is usually the better deal, and Fanvault does not compete with it on printed goods.
- What does Fanvault do that Fourthwall does not?
- Auctions, and selling items you already physically have. Fourthwall is built around producing new goods on demand, so there is no path for a signed jersey, a worn piece or a single collectible. Fanvault also has an AI that manages the storefront by chat and an MCP endpoint for your own agent.
- Can I use both?
- Yes, and for a lot of creators that is the right answer. Printed merch on Fourthwall, one-of-a-kind and auctioned pieces on Fanvault, both linked from the same bio.
- Which ships internationally?
- Fourthwall. Fanvault is US-only for now, for both shipping and creator payouts.
Sources
Fourthwall rates below were read from their own published pages on 2026-08-15. Prices change, so check theirs before deciding.
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