Wholesale Platform Comparison

True Proper vs Faire

Stop giving Faire 15-25% of your wholesale revenue. Build your own B2B channel and own your retailer relationships.

0%
commission on orders
vs 15-25% on Faire
100%
customer data ownership
Faire owns the relationship
Your
terms, your way
Not Faire's Net 60 mandate

Feature by Feature

Your own wholesale portal vs marketplace dependency

Feature
True Proper
Faire
Fees & Pricing
No commission on ordersFaire takes 15-25% commission
No marketplace feesFaire charges brands to be listed
You set your marginsFaire pressures for Net 60 terms
Direct payment to youFaire holds funds, pays on schedule
Retailer Relationships
Own your customer dataFaire owns the retailer relationship
Direct communicationFaire intermediates messaging
Set your own termsFaire dictates terms like Net 60
No competitor exposureFaire shows competing products
Wholesale Features
B2B portal
Volume/tiered pricing
Minimum order amounts
Net 30/60 terms
Purchase orders
Tax exemption handling
Discovery & Traffic
Marketplace discoveryFaire has built-in retailer traffic
Brand your experienceFaire controls the UX
SEO for wholesaleYour site ranks, not Faire

Our honest take: Use both strategically

Faire is good for: Discovery. Finding new retailers who browse the marketplace looking for products like yours. The exposure can be worth the commission.

True Proper is better for: Retention. Once a retailer knows and loves your product, move them to your portal. Keep 100% of the margin on repeat orders.

The smart strategy: Use Faire to acquire retailers, then migrate them to your True Proper wholesale portal for reorders. Acquisition on Faire, retention on True Proper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about True Proper vs Faire

How much does Faire really take?

Faire takes 15% commission on orders from new retailers and 25% on orders from Faire-sourced retailers. Plus they offer Net 60 terms that you must honor. On a $1,000 order, that's $150-250 going to Faire.

Should I leave Faire completely?

Not necessarily. Faire is good for discovery—finding new retailers who wouldn't find you otherwise. But once you have a relationship, move them to your own wholesale portal. Use Faire for acquisition, True Proper for retention.

Can I run both Faire and my own wholesale?

Absolutely. Many brands use Faire for new retailer discovery while directing existing and repeat retailers to their True Proper wholesale portal where they keep 100% of the margin.

What if my retailers prefer Faire?

Some retailers like Faire's Net 60 and easy ordering. Offer comparable terms on your portal and they'll often switch—especially if you give them a small incentive for direct ordering.

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