Vendor vs. Casual Seller: What's the Difference?

On Hootinanny, we make it easy for everyone to sell — whether you're cleaning out your garage or building a business. Here's how our two seller types compare so you can choose what works best for you.

Casual Seller (One-Time Seller Plan)

Best for: Individuals selling a few items occasionally.

Features:

• Free to join — no storefront or setup needed
• Post one item at a time
• Great for garage sale items, handmade crafts, tools, etc.
• Your listing appears in search just like vendors

Limitations:

• No storefront or custom branding
• Cannot manage multiple listings at once
• Limited to one active post unless upgraded

Vendor (Storefront Account)

Best for: Businesses, side hustlers, and frequent sellers.

Features:

• Full storefront with your own page and brand
• Unlimited listings (based on your plan)
• Sell products or services
• Access to store stats, tools, and custom layout options
• Can assign listings to fundraisers or categories

Advantages:

• Build a presence on Hootinanny
• Repeat buyers can follow your store
• Share your store link on social media, business cards, and more

Which Should You Choose?

If you're just testing the waters or posting one item — the One-Time Seller Plan is perfect.

If you're running a business, side hustle, or plan to list more than once, go with a Vendor Plan and unlock everything Hootinanny offers.

You can upgrade anytime from your dashboard. No data is lost.

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