Commission Structure
Transparent Commission. Real Earnings.
Every sale on Lesuto is split three ways — merchant, platform, and supplier. You see exactly what you earn before you subscribe. No hidden fees. No surprises. Just a simple, transparent model that rewards everyone in the chain.
How It Works
One sale, three earners
When a customer purchases a $2,000 dining table, here's exactly where every dollar goes.
Customer pays
$2,000
Artisan Dining Table
Merchant Commission
$300
15% — set by supplier
Lesuto Platform Fee
$200
10% — includes 3% CC processing
Supplier Receives
$1,500
75% — the majority share
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You earn (Merchant)
$300
15% of $2,000
Lesuto Platform Fee
$200
10% of $2,000 — includes CC processing
Supplier Receives
$1,500
75% of $2,000
Commission Models
Five models, one transparent principle
Different product types use different split structures. Every model is visible before you subscribe.
Standard Physical
Most commonSupplier sets the merchant commission rate. Lesuto takes a flat 10% platform fee (includes CC processing) because the supplier handles their own fulfillment, customer support, and returns. The supplier receives the rest.
Digital Commissionable
e.g. House PlansHigher-margin digital goods like architectural plans, templates, or creative assets. Fair 3-way split reflecting collaborative value creation.
Digital Add-On
Maximum supplier payoutProducts added to an existing sale where the merchant doesn't earn commission. Supplier keeps nearly everything — only CC processing is deducted.
Lesuto Sourced
We source it, you sell itLesuto sources products directly from manufacturers and suppliers, purchasing inventory upfront. Merchant commission varies based on the profit margin of each product. Because Lesuto owns the inventory and assumes the risk, the split is determined by what the product costs us versus what it sells for — not a fixed percentage.
Lesuto Managed
We handle everythingLesuto manages products from suppliers end-to-end — we handle customer support, front the money, manage the wholesale relationship, process returns, and absorb the risk. Because we take on the full operational load, our commission varies based on the complexity and cost of managing each product category.
How We Compare
Lesuto vs. the major marketplaces
Other platforms charge layers of fees that eat into your margins. Lesuto has one transparent platform fee — that's it.
| Amazon | Walmart | Etsy | Lesuto | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Referral / Transaction Fee | 6–45% | 6–20% | 6.5% | 0% (included) |
| Payment Processing | Included | Included | 3% + $0.25 | Included |
| Monthly Fee | $39.99 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Listing Fees | $0 | $0 | $0.20/item | $0 |
| Forced Advertising | No | No | 12–15% Offsite Ads | No |
| FBA / Fulfillment Fees | $3–$10+/unit | WFS fees | N/A | $0 |
| Total Take | 35–50% | 8–25% | 10–20% | 10% flat |
| Brand Control | Limited | Limited | Limited | Full |
| Your Own Store | No | No | No | Yes, free |
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