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.
Artist-First Revenue
Artists keep 80% of their merch sales, plus they earn from marketplace purchases made by their fans.
Four Sides, One Mission
Artists
Upload merch, music, and exclusive content. Earn from every purchase—not just yours.
Superfans
Share referral codes, earn 5% on merch and 3% on marketplace. Build your artist's success.
Small Businesses
List products in our marketplace. Artists promote you. You get sales. Win-win.
Brands
Sponsor artists, run campaigns, reach engaged audiences through authentic partnerships.
Why It Matters
of musicians earn less than $40k/year
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.