# Platform alternatives

The best alternatives to the big e-commerce platforms for farm, food, and artisan sellers — real prices, honest tradeoffs, zero platform fees.

- [5 Best Shopify Alternatives for Farm & Food Sellers (2026)](https://self-sown.com/alternatives/shopify): Shopify's $39/mo plus apps is overkill for selling local food. The best Shopify alternatives for farmers, ranchers, and makers — honestly compared.
- [5 Best Etsy Alternatives: Keep Your Customer List (2026)](https://self-sown.com/alternatives/etsy): Etsy's stacked fees pass 10% and the customer belongs to Etsy. The best Etsy alternatives for soap, candle, fiber, and food sellers — honestly compared.
- [5 Best Barn2Door Alternatives: Honest Cost Comparison (2026)](https://self-sown.com/alternatives/barn2door): Barn2Door costs $1,800+ in year one. The best Barn2Door alternatives for farms — from free (Self-sown) to full-service — honestly compared.
- [5 Best Square Online Alternatives for Local Sellers (2026)](https://self-sown.com/alternatives/square-online): Square Online is a fine free checkout but a generic store. The best Square Online alternatives for farm, food, and artisan sellers — honestly compared.
- [5 Best Local Line Alternatives for Farms (2026)](https://self-sown.com/alternatives/local-line): Local Line starts at ~$950/yr billed annually. The best Local Line alternatives for farms and food hubs — from free to full-service — honestly compared.
- [5 Best GrazeCart Alternatives for Meat & Ranch Sales (2026)](https://self-sown.com/alternatives/grazecart): GrazeCart's $89/mo Starter is great for catch-weight meat but steep for simple ranch stores. The best GrazeCart alternatives — honestly compared.
- [5 Best Facebook Marketplace Alternatives for Local Food (2026)](https://self-sown.com/alternatives/facebook-marketplace): Facebook Marketplace is free but it's a feed, not a store. The best alternatives for farm & food sellers who want real storefronts — honestly compared.
- [5 Best BeefMaps Alternatives: Beef Directories & Stores (2026)](https://self-sown.com/alternatives/beefmaps): BeefMaps is great for beef discovery but it's a directory, not a store. The best BeefMaps alternatives — including the store your listing should point to.