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Lower commission. Paid locally. No surprises.
Artists set the price. We take 25% on originals (20% for partner studios), the buyer pays framing, crating, shipping and duties on top. You are paid in Egyptian pounds to InstaPay, your bank or wallet, without PayPal or foreign-currency hassle.
| Platform | Commission | Fees | Payout | Shipping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mashrabiya (standard) | 25% | — | EGP · InstaPay / bank · 7d | ✓ |
| Mashrabiya (partner) | 20% | — | EGP · 3d | ✓ |
| Saatchi Art | 40% | — | USD · PayPal | labels |
| Singulart | ~50% | monthly (some) | EUR | ✓ |
| Artfinder | 40–45% | £10–30 / mo | GBP/EUR · 14–21d | ✓ |
| Artsper | 15% / 50% | €39–99 / mo | EUR | — |
| Artmajeur | 0% + sub | subscription | EUR · PayPal | — |
| Gallery | 50% | — | 60–90d | local |
Competitor figures from public seller pages and guides, October 2026; subject to change.
Prints
Printed to order in Cairo on Hahnemühle paper, canvas, metal or acrylic. Production cost + your margin; the platform keeps half the margin. Limited editions double the margin.
Trade volume tiers
- 1+ items: base trade discount + 0%
- 10+ items: base trade discount + 5%
- 25+ items: base trade discount + 8%
- 50+ items: base trade discount + 12%
- 100+ items: base trade discount + 15%
Artists receive the same net on trade orders.
Payout methods
- InstaPay (instant, IPN)
- Bank transfer (EGP)
- Fawry wallet
- Vodafone Cash / Etisalat Cash