A marketplace that puts people first. Direct from creators to you, with radical transparency and fair compensation.
No corporate middlemen. No hidden fees. Just a direct connection between people who make things and people who value them.
The people who did the work
When you buy something on Free Black Market, 97 cents of every dollar goes directly to the person who made it. No corporate headquarters taking a cut. No shareholders to pay.
Keeps everything running
Just 3% covers everything: platform operations, payment processing, development, and community support. No subscriptions. No additional fees. That's the whole story.
Every purchase tells a story. Know exactly where your money goes and who it supports.
Explore products from verified independent creators, farmers, and makers. Filter by category, location, or producer.
Every listing shows exactly where your money goes. 97% to the creator, 3% to the coalition. No hidden fees.
Secure checkout with buyer protection. Your payment is held until delivery is confirmed.
Your purchase directly supports independent creators and builds a more equitable economy.
Whether you're a farmer, artist, baker, or service provider— keep what you earn and build real customer relationships.
Create your account in minutes. No upfront costs, no monthly fees, no commitments.
Add your products or services with photos, descriptions, and your own pricing. You set the terms.
Get notified when customers order. Manage everything from your vendor dashboard.
Receive 97% of every sale via Stripe Connect. Payouts arrive in 2-3 business days.
To get started
For payouts
Control over pricing
From farm fresh produce to digital products—all from verified independent creators.
Features designed for transparency, fairness, and community.
No subscriptions. No monthly fees. No listing fees. No payment processing fees passed to you. Just 3% when you make a sale.
Every provider is verified. See exactly where your products come from and who made them.
We're not venture-backed. We're community-owned. When creators succeed, we all succeed.
Ship nationwide, offer local delivery, or set up pickup. You choose how to get products to customers.
See the real impact of your purchases. Track how much goes directly to creators and local communities.
Manage your funds, invest in local producers, and track your transactions all in one place.
Beyond transactions—ways to invest in and support your community.
Invest directly in local farms and food producers. Support sustainable agriculture while earning returns—as cash, revenue share, or product credits.
Subscribe to regular deliveries from your favorite producers. Get seasonal produce, artisan goods, or prepared foods on a schedule that works for you.
Shared spaces that strengthen local food systems and support community self-determination
Connect with local gardens. Find plots, join work parties, participate in democratic governance, and access fresh produce from collective growing spaces.
Find shared-use commercial kitchen space. Book time, access equipment, and grow your food business alongside other community food entrepreneurs.
No. Those platforms take 15-40% of sales and prioritize their profits over creators. We take just 3%, and we're community-owned—not venture-backed. Our success comes from creator success, not from squeezing them for fees.
Through Stripe Connect. When you make a sale, 97% goes directly to your bank account within 2-3 business days. No invoicing, no waiting for thresholds, no complicated processes.
Everything. Platform hosting, development, payment processing, customer support, and community programs. There are no hidden fees, no subscriptions, no listing fees, and no payment processing fees passed to providers.
We have buyer protection. If your order doesn't arrive or isn't as described, we'll step in to make it right. Payments are held until delivery is confirmed, protecting both buyers and honest providers.
Yes! Many states have cottage food laws that allow home-based food production. We'll help you understand your local requirements during onboarding. We welcome farmers, bakers, canners, beekeepers, and all kinds of food makers.
Whether you're shopping or providing, you're part of building a fairer economy— one where creators keep what they earn and communities thrive.
