The Artist Economy

Porterful is a four-sided marketplace where artists earn from ALL purchases—not just their merch. Because creators deserve a retirement plan too.

No 401(k) for Artists

Local artists don't have pensions. Touring musicians don't get royalties. Independent creators are one bad month away from quitting.

We built Porterful to change that. When you shop on Porterful, artists earn—whether it's their merch or not. Every purchase contributes to artist earnings.

This isn't a marketplace. It's a retirement plan.

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Artist-First Revenue

Artists keep 80% of their merch sales, plus they earn from marketplace purchases made by their fans.

80%
Artist keeps
5%
Platform fee
15%
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Four Sides, One Mission

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Artists

Upload merch, music, and exclusive content. Earn from every purchase—not just yours.

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Superfans

Share referral codes, earn 5% on merch and 3% on marketplace. Build your artist's success.

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Small Businesses

List products in our marketplace. Artists promote you. You get sales. Win-win.

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Brands

Sponsor artists, run campaigns, reach engaged audiences through authentic partnerships.

Why It Matters

97%

of musicians earn less than $40k/year

$0

typical retirement savings for independent artists

potential for passive income through superfans

Ready to Build Your Artist Economy?

Whether you're an artist, a fan, a business, or a brand—there's a place for you here.