Simple by design

How OpenVendi works

The simplest way to sell online. No fees to list. No monthly subscriptions. No arbitrary bans. Just you, your products, and your buyers.

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For sellers

Start selling in minutes

No approval process. No waiting. Your store is live the moment you sign up.

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Free · 2 minutes

Create your free store

Sign up with your email, choose a username, and your shop is instantly live at openvendi.com/shop/yourusername. No credit card required, no approval process, no waiting.

Your shop URL is permanent and shareable anywhere — social media, business cards, email signatures.

Sign up free →
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AI-powered

List your items with AI

Take a photo of your item and upload it. Click "Enhance with AI" and our system generates a professional title, detailed description, suggested price, and SEO tags automatically.

You can edit everything before publishing. Most sellers go from photo to live listing in under 3 minutes. List as many items as you want — always free.

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Your choice

Set up your payment method

Add your PayPal.me username, Venmo handle, or Cash App tag in your dashboard settings. Buyers can also pay by credit or debit card via Square.

Direct payments (PayPal, Venmo, Cash App) go straight to you with zero fees the moment a buyer pays. Card payments via Square are deposited to your bank in 1-2 business days.

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Instant

Get paid directly

When a buyer checks out, they pay you directly — not OpenVendi. For direct payments, the money hits your PayPal, Venmo, or Cash App instantly. For card payments, Square deposits to your bank.

Card payments include a 3.9% + $0.30 processing fee paid by the buyer. Direct payments have zero fees for everyone.

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Built in

Ship your order

Once paid, pack your item and ship it. Buy discounted USPS, UPS, and FedEx labels directly from your OpenVendi dashboard via our Shippo integration.

Your buyer automatically gets a tracking number by email when you mark the order shipped. You can also enter a tracking number manually if you purchase a label elsewhere.

For buyers

Shop with confidence

Every purchase on OpenVendi is protected. No account needed to buy.

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Find what you love

Browse thousands of listings from independent sellers. Filter by category, condition, price, and shipping. Every listing includes photos, detailed descriptions, and seller reviews.

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Checkout in seconds

Enter your name, email, and shipping address. Choose how you want to pay — credit/debit card via Square, or directly via PayPal, Venmo, or Cash App. No account required.

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Pay securely

Card payments are processed by Square — the same technology used by millions of businesses. Direct payments go straight to the seller via PayPal, Venmo, or Cash App with zero fees added.

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Track your order

You'll get a confirmation email immediately. When your order ships, you'll get another email with your tracking number. Track any order anytime at openvendi.com/order/track — no account needed.

Payments

Get paid your way

OpenVendi supports multiple payment methods. Sellers set up which ones they accept.

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Credit & Debit Cards

Recommended

via Square

3.9% + $0.30

Added to buyer total

Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover. Secure hosted checkout. Funds deposited to seller bank in 1-2 days.

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PayPal

Most popular

via PayPal.me

0% fees

Zero fees for everyone

Buyer clicks your PayPal.me link, pays instantly. Money hits your PayPal account immediately.

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Venmo

US only

via Venmo

0% fees

Zero fees for everyone

US buyers only. Instant transfer to your Venmo account. Great for younger buyers.

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Cash App

US only

via Cash App

0% fees

Zero fees for everyone

US buyers only. Instant transfer to your Cash App account. No holds, no delays.

Protection

Built-in buyer protection

Every order on OpenVendi comes with protection for both buyers and sellers.

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Secure checkout

Card payments processed by Square — PCI compliant, SSL encrypted, trusted by millions of businesses.

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Order tracking

Every shipped order gets a tracking number. Track your package anytime without an account.

Dispute resolution

Something wrong? File a dispute within 30 days. We review every case and work to make it right.

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Direct messaging

Message sellers directly before and after purchase. Most sellers respond within a few hours.

Seller reviews

Read reviews from real buyers before you purchase. Leave your own review after receiving your order.

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No arbitrary bans

Sellers aren't banned without reason like on Etsy and eBay. We believe in fair, transparent policies.

Ready to start selling?

Join OpenVendi free today. No credit card required. Your store is live in minutes.

Open your free store →Read the FAQ