Platform type · 6 live platforms

Live shopping like Whatnot

Sell by livestream — auctions, drops, and shows.

How you earn: Selling products
Skills needed: Some
Startup cost: Medium
First payout: 1-2 weeks

Varies widely. Best for collectors and resellers who are comfortable selling on camera to a live audience.

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Updated October 30, 2026

Compare the top 6 live shopping platforms

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Platform	Platform's cut	Typical pay	Minimum payout	Pays via	Who can join
Amazon Live	1–20%	—	$10 by direct deposit or A…	Bank transfer	21 countries
TikTok Shop	Commission on sales (varies by cat…	—	$1 for US sellers	Bank transfer	United States, United Kingdom, EU,…
eBay Live	13.6%	—	—	Bank transfer	United States
Whatnot	8%	—	—	Bank transfer	12 countries
Palmstreet	2.9–6.9%	—	—	Bank transfer	United States
Fanatics Live	6–12%	—	—	Bank transfer	United States

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All 6 live shopping platforms

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Amazon Live3.3Bronze 20 ptsVettedLive shopping platform

Amazon livestream shopping channel where influencers earn commissions showcasing products live.

Fees Influencer commissions 1-20% by categoryamazon.com

TikTok Shop3.1Silver 35 ptsSocial commerce platform

TikTok commerce arm - sellers and creator-affiliates earn from shoppable videos and live streams inside the app.

Fees Commission on sales (varies by category)shop.tiktok.com

eBay Live2.8Bronze 15 ptsVettedLive shopping platform

eBay livestream shopping feature, where established sellers host live auctions with eBay shipping and payments behind them.

Fees Standard eBay fees ~13.6% + $0.40/orderebay.com

Whatnot3.1Bronze 20 ptsLive shopping marketplace

The live shopping leader - around 60% of a 22 billion dollar market, with sales expected to pass 6 billion dollars in 2026. Sellers run live auctions for cards, fashion, and collectibles.

Fees 8% commission plus payment processingwhatnot.com

Palmstreet3.1Bronze 20 ptsLive shopping marketplace

A live shopping app for rare plants, crystals, and handmade goods - 3 million orders in its first two years.

Fees 6.9% selling fee + 2.9% + $0.30 processingpalmstreet.app

Fanatics Live2.6VettedLive shopping platform

Fanatics livestream marketplace for sports cards and collectibles, where approved sellers break boxes and run auctions live.

Fees Marketplace 6-12% seller feefanatics.live