A free platform for artisans sounds too good to be true. It's legitimate to ask: what's the catch? In this guide we explain point by point how Handsome makes money without charging the artisan, and what that means in practice for those who publish a workshop.
The model: 100% of the price to the artisan, €0,49 guarantee paid by the customer
Handsome takes no commission on the workshop price. The artisan receives 100% of the price: the deposit (charged online via Stripe) and the balance (paid on site) go entirely to them. The platform's only cost is a small €0,49 refund guarantee that the customer pays on top of the workshop price at checkout — never deducted from the artisan's earnings.
ⓘNumerical example. Ceramic workshop €60. Customer pays online €10 deposit + €0,49 refund guarantee = €10,49. Customer pays €50 balance on site. Artisan receives €60 total (100% of workshop price). The €0,49 guarantee covers the customer's booking.
Domande frequenti
- Do I pay a monthly or yearly subscription?
- No. Handsome is completely free for the artisan.
- Are there commissions on bookings?
- No, no commission on your price. 100% of the workshop price goes to the artisan (deposit online + balance on site). At checkout the customer pays a €0,49 booking refund guarantee on top of the workshop price, to protect the booking.
- Can I cancel my account anytime?
- Yes, anytime. No penalty, no contract lock-in.
- Can I sell outside Handsome too?
- Absolutely. Handsome doesn't require exclusivity. Keep using WhatsApp, personal site, Instagram for direct bookings.
