Pricing
Last updated: February 2026
It costs nothing to join. We only make money when you make money.
Commission
Ocean Hotspot charges low commission on each completed sale. This is calculated on the order total (including VAT where it applies) when the order is placed, and recorded as the platform fee on the order.
No listing fees and no joining fees — we only earn when you sell.
What the commission covers
If you were to replicate what the commission covers independently, you would be paying for some combination of Google Ads and SEO, payment processing and PCI compliance, fraud prevention and dispute resolution, web hosting and product catalogue management, analytics and conversion tracking, and trust and verification infrastructure.
For a small brand, that is £10,000 to £25,000 a year. For a mid-sized brand, £50,000 to £150,000. With With our low commission, you pay proportionally only on sales you actually make.
How Commission Works as a Partnership
Ocean Hotspot uses intelligent pricing. Just as airlines and hotels adjust prices based on demand and seasonality, we may adjust commission rates to maximise the number of sales you make. When the market is quiet, commission may come down to stimulate demand. When the market is strong, commission may increase because conversion rates are higher. Over a year, commission averages out.
The live rate is shown on each order in your seller dashboard. We will agree any future rate changes with you before they apply.
Your Plan
You do not need a subscription to sell on Ocean Hotspot. The Open plan gives you everything you need to start selling.
| Open | |
|---|---|
| Monthly price | Free |
| Commission | Low commission per sale |
| Product listings | Up to 25 |
| Security | Standard |
| Analytics | Basic |
| Support | Community |
Paid tiers with advanced features are in development. For now, everything you need to start selling is included in the Open plan at no cost.
What This Pricing Deliberately Avoids
No listing fees. We want you to list everything you sell, not do mental arithmetic about which products are worth the listing cost.
No joining fees or setup charges. The answer to "what does it cost to try?" is "nothing".
No paid ranking. Products are recommended on merit. You cannot buy your way to the top of search results.
No listing fees. Commission applies only when you make a sale.
The Maths
With low commission, your platform fee scales with each order — and you pay nothing unless the sale completes.
| Channel | Typical cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 8-45% plus fees | Plus storage, advertising |
| Etsy | ~11% effective | 6.5% plus listing, payment, ad fees |
| Faire (B2B) | 15-25% | Plus free returns at vendor cost |
| John Lewis concession | 40-50% | Brand provides own staff and fit-out |
| Trade show | £15,000-50,000 per event | 3-5 days, no sales infrastructure |
| Ocean Hotspot | Low commission per sale | AI discovery, payments, buyer protection, showroom, analytics. All included. |
Contact
Questions about pricing: oceanhotspotservices@gmail.com