| Browse Artists Marketplace | ✅ Large artist discovery | ✅ Marketplace available | ✅ Marketplace available |
| Browse Commission Listings | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Browse Shop Products | ✅ Digital products & shop listings | ⚠️ Limited storefront focus | ✅ Shop products, memberships & commissions |
| Commission Management | ✅ Built-in workflow, proposals, invoices | ✅ Built-in workflow | ✅ Built-in workflow |
| Portfolio System | ✅ Advanced portfolio with reviews | ✅ Portfolio gallery | ✅ Portfolio gallery |
| Client Reviews | ✅ Verified reviews | ❌ Limited/no native review system | ⚠️ Growing feature set |
| Direct Messaging | ✅ Built-in | ✅ Built-in | ✅ Built-in |
| Payment Protection | ✅ Platform-managed payments | ✅ Escrow-like protection | ✅ PayPal & Stripe integration |
| Guest Checkout | ⚠️ Depends on artist settings | ✅ Often possible without account | ✅ Client accounts optional |
| Shop + Commission Hybrid | ✅ Strong | ⚠️ Primarily commission-focused | ✅ Strong |
| Membership / Subscription Support | ❌ Not a major feature | ❌ No | ✅ Memberships available |
| Artist Verification | ✅ Strong verification system | ⚠️ Less strict | ⚠️ Less strict |
| AI-Generated Content Allowed | ❌ No unethical AI content | ⚠️ Depends on policy updates | ❌ Human-created work only |
| Best For | Clients seeking highly vetted artists and reviews | Fast, straightforward commissioning | Commissioning, shops, and supporting artists in one platform |
