Clued vs Etsy: Own your buyer community, keep your profits
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Etsy used to be the home for makers. Today it’s a crowded mall where independent sellers rent a stall, pay the fees, and hope the algorithm throws them a few buyers.
But here’s the truth:
If you don’t own your buyer community, you don’t have a business — you’re a tenant.
Etsy brings buyers, yes. But it also takes your margin, your identity, and your future.
That’s why we built Clued. Not as another marketplace, but as a way for community sellers to actually get seen, build their own buyer community, and grow on their own terms.
👉 You need your own shop.
👉 You need your own buyers.
👉 You need to grow your own way.
Etsy: What’s broken
Visibility - Your products are one of millions. You’re treated as a supplier in the Etsy megastore. An algorithm decides if you get shown at all.
Commodification - Your unique work sits next to factory knock-offs and drop-shipped clutter.
Fees on fees - Listing fees, transaction fees, ad spend just to appear in search.
No ownership - Every buyer you reach belongs to Etsy, not you. When you leave, you start from zero.
“Etsy was just draining me. I paid fees and ads just to get a few clicks. With Clued, when I drive a buyer to my shop—they’re my buyer. I’m in control.”
— Seller review
Clued: The anti-Etsy
Clued flips the script. We don’t bury you in a catalog — we put you in the spotlight.
Why sellers are moving from Etsy to Clued
Drops that actually sell → Clued Scenes turn your product shots into cinematic, scroll-stopping videos. We make you look great without you needing to spend countless hours in Canva.
Your buyers, your list → Subscribers you own. Reach them again, directly.
Commerce without clutter → Checkout, shipping, order tracking built-in. No 15 plug-ins required.
Independence baked in → Clued isn’t a marketplace. It’s your shop. It’s your stage.
“So easy. I made my first shop in minutes and actually got orders the same day. On Etsy I felt invisible.”
— Seller feedback
Which path do you want?
- If you want to stay trapped in a catalog, invisible unless you pay for ads: stick with Etsy.
- If you want to grow on your own terms — to be seen, to own your audience, to sell like a brand — choose Clued.
Ready to make the switch?
Every day you stay dependent on Etsy, you’re gambling your future on an algorithm you don’t control.
Your goods deserve more than being buried in a catalog.
Your work deserves to be seen.
And your buyers should be yours — forever.
👉 Make your first Scene today and join the sellers choosing independence over Etsy.
Because the truth is simple: Etsy rents you an audience. Clued helps you own one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Clued bring me buyers?
We help you grow your own buyer base. First, our Scenes make your products scroll-stopping and shareable, so you reach more people on socials. Second, every drop builds your subscriber list (email/text you own forever), so you’re not dependent on an algorithm for visibility.
Can Clued replace Etsy completely?
For many sellers, yes. Sellers are already moving their shops entirely to Clued because it’s faster, simpler, and puts them in control. At minimum, Clued should be your primary shop — Etsy can stay a secondary sales channel, not your lifeline.
Who should use Clued?
Independent community sellers, makers, and resellers who are tired of being invisible and ceding control. If you want to look like a brand, own your buyer community, and stop wasting hours hacking Canva + PayPal + Instagram or wrestling with Shopify, Clued is built for you.
Why is Clued better than Etsy?
Because Etsy rents you an audience. Clued helps you own one.
Etsy used to be the home for makers. Today it’s a crowded mall where independent sellers rent a stall, pay the fees, and hope the algorithm throws them a few buyers.
But here’s the truth:
If you don’t own your buyer community, you don’t have a business — you’re a tenant.
Etsy brings buyers, yes. But it also takes your margin, your identity, and your future.
That’s why we built Clued. Not as another marketplace, but as a way for community sellers to actually get seen, build their own buyer community, and grow on their own terms.
👉 You need your own shop.
👉 You need your own buyers.
👉 You need to grow your own way.
Etsy: What’s broken
Visibility - Your products are one of millions. You’re treated as a supplier in the Etsy megastore. An algorithm decides if you get shown at all.
Commodification - Your unique work sits next to factory knock-offs and drop-shipped clutter.
Fees on fees - Listing fees, transaction fees, ad spend just to appear in search.
No ownership - Every buyer you reach belongs to Etsy, not you. When you leave, you start from zero.
“Etsy was just draining me. I paid fees and ads just to get a few clicks. With Clued, when I drive a buyer to my shop—they’re my buyer. I’m in control.”
— Seller review
Clued: The anti-Etsy
Clued flips the script. We don’t bury you in a catalog — we put you in the spotlight.
Why sellers are moving from Etsy to Clued
Drops that actually sell → Clued Scenes turn your product shots into cinematic, scroll-stopping videos. We make you look great without you needing to spend countless hours in Canva.
Your buyers, your list → Subscribers you own. Reach them again, directly.
Commerce without clutter → Checkout, shipping, order tracking built-in. No 15 plug-ins required.
Independence baked in → Clued isn’t a marketplace. It’s your shop. It’s your stage.
“So easy. I made my first shop in minutes and actually got orders the same day. On Etsy I felt invisible.”
— Seller feedback
Which path do you want?
- If you want to stay trapped in a catalog, invisible unless you pay for ads: stick with Etsy.
- If you want to grow on your own terms — to be seen, to own your audience, to sell like a brand — choose Clued.
Ready to make the switch?
Every day you stay dependent on Etsy, you’re gambling your future on an algorithm you don’t control.
Your goods deserve more than being buried in a catalog.
Your work deserves to be seen.
And your buyers should be yours — forever.
👉 Make your first Scene today and join the sellers choosing independence over Etsy.
Because the truth is simple: Etsy rents you an audience. Clued helps you own one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Clued bring me buyers?
We help you grow your own buyer base. First, our Scenes make your products scroll-stopping and shareable, so you reach more people on socials. Second, every drop builds your subscriber list (email/text you own forever), so you’re not dependent on an algorithm for visibility.
Can Clued replace Etsy completely?
For many sellers, yes. Sellers are already moving their shops entirely to Clued because it’s faster, simpler, and puts them in control. At minimum, Clued should be your primary shop — Etsy can stay a secondary sales channel, not your lifeline.
Who should use Clued?
Independent community sellers, makers, and resellers who are tired of being invisible and ceding control. If you want to look like a brand, own your buyer community, and stop wasting hours hacking Canva + PayPal + Instagram or wrestling with Shopify, Clued is built for you.
Why is Clued better than Etsy?
Because Etsy rents you an audience. Clued helps you own one.
