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Vendyl Fees

Category-based marketplace fees built for real industry margins.

Vendyl applies base marketplace referral fees by category and subcategory rather than using a one-size-fits-all platform commission. The result is a clearer, more commercially credible fee model designed for industrial, wholesale, manufacturing, and emerging technology trade.

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Fee Schedule

Base fee schedule

Browse Vendyl’s current public base fee schedule by sector, or search for a category directly below.

Raw Materials

Core feedstocks, extracted materials, and advanced inputs used across industrial supply chains.

Metals & Alloys

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Ferrous Metals 2.5% Steel, stainless, cast and ductile iron
Non-Ferrous Metals 2.5% Aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, nickel
Precious & Noble Metals 2.0% Gold, silver, platinum, palladium
High-Performance Alloys 3.0% Titanium, Inconel, superalloys
Scrap & Recycled Metals 3.0% Recovered metals and recyclable stock

Polymers & Plastics Feedstock

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Thermoplastics 3.0% PE, PP, PVC, PET, ABS
Thermosets 3.5% Epoxy, phenolic, polyester
Engineering Polymers 4.0% PEEK, nylon, polycarbonate and similar
Elastomers & Rubber Compounds 3.5% Industrial rubber and elastomer blends
Bio-Plastics & Recycled Pellets 3.5% Circular and lower-impact feedstock

Chemicals & Industrial Minerals

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Basic Inorganics 3.5% Acids, alkalis, salts, oxides
Organic Intermediates 4.0% Solvents, alcohols, ketones
Industrial Gases 3.0% O₂, N₂, CO₂, Ar
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals 3.5% Agricultural treatment inputs
Pigments, Fillers & Additives 4.0% CaCO₃, TiO₂, silica and related additives

Forestry & Plant-Based Materials

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Timber, Lumber & Engineered Wood 4.0% Structural and processed timber
Cellulose, Paper Pulp & Fiber 4.0% Paper-making and industrial fiber inputs
Natural Fibers 4.5% Cotton, hemp, flax, jute
Essential Oils & Extracts 5.0% Industrial use only
Bio-Feedstock for Bioplastics 4.5% Plant-based industrial feedstock

Animal-Based Materials

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Hides, Leather & Skins 5.0% Processed and semi-processed animal materials
Wool, Cashmere & Animal Fibers 5.0% Premium textile-grade fibers
Gelatin, Collagen & Protein Derivatives 5.5% Industrial and formulation inputs
Animal Oils, Fats & Waxes 4.5% Refined animal-derived inputs
Shells, Horns & By-Products 4.0% Specialty secondary materials

Mining & Extractives

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Metallic Ores 3.0% Iron, copper, bauxite, nickel and similar
Industrial Minerals 3.0% Silica, limestone, gypsum, feldspar
Aggregates 2.5% Sand, gravel, crushed stone
Coal & Carbon Products 2.5% Thermal, industrial, carbon inputs
Drilling & Exploration Materials 3.0% Mining and field-exploration supply
Precious & Gem-Grade Minerals 2.0% Non-industrial high-value mineral classes

Critical Raw Materials & Strategic Elements

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Battery Metals 3.0% Lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, graphite
Rare Earth Elements 3.0% Nd, Dy, Pr, Tb and related materials
Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) 2.5% Strategic high-value industrial metals
Semiconductor-Grade Materials 3.0% Silicon, gallium, indium and similar
Refractory & High-Tech Metals 3.0% Tungsten, vanadium, antimony and related

Secondary & Recycled Materials

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Scrap Metals 3.5% Steel, aluminium, copper and other recovered metals
Recycled Plastics & Polymers 4.0% Processed recycled polymer supply
Reclaimed Rubber & Tires 4.0% Recovered elastomer material streams
Waste-to-Energy Feedstock 3.0% Alternative industrial energy inputs
Construction & Demolition Recyclables 3.5% Recovered construction material streams

Composites & Advanced Raw Materials

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Carbon Fiber, Kevlar & Aramid 5.0% Advanced high-performance fibers
Ceramic Matrix & Nano Composites 5.0% Specialized engineered composites
Graphene & 2D Materials 5.5% Frontier material classes
Smart Materials 5.0% Piezo, shape-memory and related materials
Bio-Hybrid & Green Composites 5.0% Low-impact and hybrid composite systems

Manufacturing

Producers of goods, systems, machinery, and industrial outputs across established and advanced sectors.

Capital Goods

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Construction & Earth-Moving Equipment 3.5% Heavy equipment and site machinery
Industrial Machinery & Tools 3.5% Core industrial production assets
Energy Equipment & Systems 3.0% Generation, conversion and industrial energy systems
HVAC & Refrigeration Systems 3.5% Commercial and industrial thermal systems
Machine Components & Bearings 4.0% Precision moving parts and assemblies
Heavy Vehicles & Material Handling Equipment 3.5% Forklifts, loaders and related systems
Electrical & Power Systems 3.5% Industrial electrical infrastructure
Printing & Packaging Machinery 4.0% Packaging-line and print-production equipment

Consumer Goods

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Accessories 5.0% Consumer accessories and finished goods
Apparel & Footwear 5.0% Textile and finished wearable products
Electronics 3.0% Manufactured electronics and devices
Games & Toys 5.0% Play, hobby and recreational products
Household Appliances 3.0% Consumer appliance production
Personal Care & Wellness 6.0% Finished wellness and personal care goods
Home Goods & Furnishings 5.0% Furniture-adjacent and household categories
Sports & Outdoor Equipment 4.5% Outdoor, recreation and performance goods

Custom & Advanced

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing 5.5% Production and specialist additive services
Prototype & Tooling Development 4.5% Early-stage tooling and development work
Automation Integration & Smart Machinery 4.0% Integrated industrial systems
Robotics Manufacturing 4.5% Robotics hardware and assembly
Custom Precision / Micro-Manufacturing 5.0% Fine-tolerance production work
Hybrid & Experimental Materials 4.5% Novel and mixed-material manufacturing
Instrumentation & Measurement Equipment 4.5% Industrial measuring and test hardware
Green Manufacturing Solutions 4.0% Lower-impact manufacturing systems

General Industrial & Fabrication

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Metal Fabrication & Welding 5.0% Cutting, forming and fabrication services
Machining & CNC Precision Engineering 5.5% CNC and precision engineering work
Casting & Forging 4.0% Bulk forming and foundry output
Industrial Fasteners & Hardware 5.0% Fastener and hardware production
Electrical Components & Assemblies 4.0% Manufactured electrical assemblies
Packaging & Industrial Containers 4.5% Industrial packaging and containment
Textile & Fabric Production 5.0% Fabric and textile manufacturing
MRO / Refurbishment Services 3.5% Maintenance, repair and refurbishment

Plastics & Composites

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Injection & Blow Molding 4.5% High-volume molded production
Extrusion & Thermoforming 4.0% Continuous-form and shaped plastics output
Resins, Pellets & Raw Polymers 3.0% Upstream polymer manufacturing supply
Packaging Films & Containers 4.5% Films, tubs, containers and packaging formats
Composite & Fiber-Reinforced Materials 5.0% Strengthened composite outputs
Recycled & Bio-Plastics 4.5% Circular and lower-impact polymer manufacturing

Transportation Equipment

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Automotive Manufacturing & Parts 3.0% Vehicle production and components
Aerospace & Defense Components 3.5% Certified and technical component manufacturing
Marine & Shipbuilding Equipment 3.0% Marine systems and fabricated components
Rail Equipment & Infrastructure 3.0% Rail-adjacent systems and components
Electric Mobility & Battery Systems 3.5% EV and advanced mobility manufacturing
Chemical & Process Manufacturing Equipment 4.0% Process-plant and chemical equipment

Wholesale & Supply

Distributors, supply houses, and volume trading categories spanning commercial and industrial procurement.

Agricultural & Agro-Inputs

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Grains, Seeds & Pulses 1.5% Bulk agricultural commodities
Fresh & Frozen Produce 3.2% Perishable wholesale produce
Livestock Feed, Additives & Veterinary Supplies 3.6% Animal production support
Fertilizers, Pesticides & Crop Protection 2.3% Field input and crop treatment categories
Irrigation & Greenhouse Equipment 4.0% Controlled-growth and irrigation systems

Automotive & Transport Supply

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
OEM & Aftermarket Components 2.5% Volume automotive parts supply
Vehicle Maintenance Parts 3.5% Filters, belts, brakes and service parts
Tires, Wheels & Accessories 3.0% Wheel and tire-focused supply
Oils, Fluids & Lubricants 2.0% Industrial and automotive fluid categories
Fleet & Workshop Equipment 4.0% Commercial service and workshop systems

Consumer & Lifestyle Goods

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Apparel, Footwear & Accessories 5.5% Volume finished consumer goods
Homeware, Furniture & Décor 4.5% Commercial home and décor supply
Electronics & Small Appliances 3.0% Small-format consumer electronics
Cleaning & Personal Care 4.2% Commercial and retail supply channels
Sports, Toys & Leisure 4.8% Recreation and play-focused categories

Foodservice, Beverage & Hospitality Supply

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Packaged & Processed Foods 3.0% Shelf-stable and processed food supply
Ingredients, Additives & Flavors 3.5% Manufacturing and foodservice inputs
Beverages 4.0% Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage supply
Fresh, Frozen & Chilled Distribution 2.5% Cold-chain and perishable movement
Catering & Restaurant Equipment 4.0% Foodservice hardware and equipment

Building, Construction & Hardware

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Structural & Building Materials 2.0% Cement, timber, steel, glass and similar
Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC 3.0% Trade supply categories
Tools, Fasteners & Industrial Hardware 3.5% Construction-adjacent hard goods
Paints, Sealants & Coatings 4.0% Finishing and treatment products
Safety, PPE & Site Equipment 3.5% Site safety and protective supply

Industrial & MRO Supply

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Bearings, Valves, Pumps & Motors 3.2% Operational plant supply
Industrial Lubricants & Fluids 2.3% Maintenance-grade industrial fluids
Fasteners, Gaskets & Tools 3.5% Consumable maintenance supply
Safety, Cleaning & Maintenance 3.0% Operational upkeep categories
Packaging, Shipping & Consumables 3.2% Day-to-day operational consumables

Office, Retail & Commercial Supply

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Stationery, Paper & Printing 2.0% Paper-based and office consumables
Furniture & Fixtures 4.0% Commercial fit-out and furnishing categories
Electronics, Printers & Accessories 3.0% Office technology and accessories
Cleaning & Maintenance Supplies 3.0% Facilities-related supply
Retail Display & POS Materials 3.8% Store display and point-of-sale material

Health, Pharma & Nutritional Supply

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Generic & OTC Pharmaceuticals 2.0% Licensed B2B only
Medical Equipment & Diagnostic Devices 3.5% Clinical and diagnostic hardware
Lab & Testing Supplies 3.5% Scientific and quality-control consumables
Nutraceuticals & Supplements (Bulk) 5.5% Bulk wellness and nutritional supply
PPE, Sanitization & Health Consumables 3.0% Health-use consumable categories

Electrical, Electronic & Technical Components

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Electrical Equipment 2.5% Cables, switches, fittings and similar
Electronic Components 3.0% Chips, sensors, boards
Power Supplies, Batteries & Energy Storage 3.5% Power systems and battery classes
Lighting Systems & Fixtures 4.0% Commercial and technical lighting
Industrial Automation & Control 3.5% Operational controls and industrial systems

Specialized & Cross-Sector Supply

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Defense, Security & Tactical Equipment 4.0% Specialized security-oriented supply
Scientific, Laboratory & Educational Supplies 3.5% Research and learning environments
Cleaning, Sanitation & Environmental Products 3.0% Commercial environmental upkeep
Event, Hospitality & Facility Supply 3.0% Venue and facility operation supply
Miscellaneous Wholesale Lots 3.0% General wholesale inventory classes

New & Emerging Tech

Advanced technology, frontier systems, and next-generation industrial innovation categories.

Clean & Renewable Tech

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Solar, Wind & Hydro Systems 2.1% Modules, turbines, inverters and BOS
Energy Storage & Batteries 3.0% Cells, packs, BMS and stationary systems
Green Hydrogen & Alternative Fuels 1.5% Electrolysers, fuel cells and SAF-adjacent inputs
Carbon Capture & Environmental Engineering 3.0% CCUS units and engineered systems
Waste-to-Energy & Circular Solutions 2.6% Circular-process and conversion systems

Industrial Automation & Robotics

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Industrial, Collaborative & Mobile Robots 2.6% Arms, AMRs, AGVs and similar
Sensors, Mechatronics & Machine Vision 3.9% Drives, cameras, motion and sensing
PLCs, CNCs & Control Systems 3.0% Controllers, SCADA and HMI systems
End-Effectors & Tooling 4.2% EOAT, grippers and specialist tooling
AI-Enabled Manufacturing Platforms 5.3% Applied AI systems for manufacturing workflows

Advanced Materials & 3D Printing

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Additive Hardware 2.4% Industrial FDM, SLS, DMLS and SLA systems
Additive Materials 4.2% Powders, resins, filaments and wire formats
Composites & High-Performance Polymers 3.8% PEEK, PEKK, prepregs and similar
Functional Coatings & Nanomaterials 5.3% Thin films, conductive inks and advanced coatings
Prototyping & Rapid Tooling Services 3.9% Builds, post-processing and rapid tools

IoT, Connectivity & Smart Devices

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Smart Sensors & Embedded Modules 2.7% MCUs, radios, boards and edge modules
IoT Gateways & Edge Devices 2.6% Industrial gateways and RTUs
Network & 5G Infrastructure 2.1% Private 5G, LPWAN and communications infrastructure
Smart Building & City Solutions 3.3% Meters, BMS and building intelligence systems
Industrial IoT Platforms 3.8% Telemetry, security and device management layers

Biotechnology & Life Sciences

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Biotech Equipment & Reagents 3.0% Bioreactors, chromatography and reagents
Cell/Gene & Culture Systems 2.0% Vectors, media and cultureware
Agri- & Environmental Biotech 3.2% Biofertilisers and environmental biotech solutions
Diagnostics & Bioinformatics Platforms 5.3% Assays, LIMS and analysis platforms
Lab Automation 3.9% Liquid handlers and automated lab systems

Applied Blockchain & Digital Infrastructure

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Core Infrastructure & Nodes 3.0% Clients, validators and key management systems
Smart-Contract Middleware & Orchestration 5.3% SDKs, indexing and oracle layers
Web3 & Enterprise Integration 6.3% APIs, custodial and enterprise service layers
Digital Identity & Data Security 6.8% DID, VC, KMS and audit infrastructure
Tokenisation & Asset Platforms 5.3% Real-world asset and issuance rails

Artificial Intelligence & Data Systems

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Models & ML APIs 5.3% Foundation and domain model categories
Vision, Speech & NLP Platforms 5.3% Inference and multimodal service layers
Data Engineering & Analytics 4.2% ETL, vector databases and analytics systems
MLOps & Responsible AI Tooling 4.2% Governance, evaluation and observability tooling
AI Hardware & Accelerators 2.3% GPUs, NPUs and specialized inference hardware

Aerospace, Drones & Mobility Tech

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
UAVs & Autonomy 3.2% Drones, autonomy stacks and control systems
Aerospace Components & Avionics 2.6% Sensors, avionics and flight systems
EV & Charging Infrastructure 2.4% DC fast chargers, BMS and charging systems
Smart Mobility & Logistics Tech 4.2% Fleet OS, telematics and logistics intelligence
Space & Satellite Systems 3.0% Payloads and ground-segment equipment

Quantum, Cybersecurity & Advanced Computing

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Quantum Hardware & Control 1.5% QPU modules, control racks and hardware layers
Quantum Software & Algorithms 2.3% Toolkits, simulators and applied software
Cybersecurity & Encryption 3.8% PQC, HSMs and zero-trust infrastructure
Advanced Semiconductors & Chips 3.8% Specialty ICs and accelerator categories
Edge & High-Performance Computing 3.0% Servers, clusters and cooling systems

Emerging Frontier Tech & R&D Services

Category Base Vendyl Fee Examples
Research Prototyping & Pilot Lines 2.4% Pilot builds and pre-scale production
AR/VR/XR & Spatial Computing 5.3% Immersive hardware and software categories
Human Augmentation & Wearables 4.2% Sensing garments, exoskeletons and wearables
Smart Agriculture & AgTech 3.8% Robotics, sensing and precision-ag platforms
Experimental & Cross-Domain Technologies 3.0% Pre-commercial cross-sector frontier technology

How Vendyl Margin Responsive Fees work

Vendyl Margin Responsive Fees are designed to keep platform pricing commercially realistic across sectors with very different operating margins, risk profiles, and procurement behaviours. A marketplace serving bulk commodities, precision manufacturing, wholesale distribution, and frontier technology cannot be priced credibly with a single flat fee.

Instead, Vendyl uses a category-based framework and reviews fee settings against independent market and industry data on a regular basis. That means fee settings may move over time as sector economics change, but the underlying principle remains the same: fees should reflect commercial reality, not arbitrary platform convention.

Fees policy

Vendyl publishes category-based base marketplace referral fees for transactions completed through the platform. Published rates on this page reflect the current public base fee schedule for listed categories and subcategories.

Uncategorised items are charged at 6%. An enterprise fee cap of $15,000 USD per transaction applies. Vendyl’s Margin Responsive Fee approach is designed to keep pricing commercially realistic by aligning fee settings with real-world industry economics and reviewing them periodically against market data.