Independent research on
the art marketplace industry
BuyArtGuide is an independent editorial publication reviewing online art marketplaces for collectors. Our team spends hundreds of hours each year testing platforms, analysing market data, and speaking with collectors — so you don't have to. Every review on this site reflects our most current findings, updated for .
How we work
Our editorial team evaluates each platform hands-on — testing the buying experience, verifying shipping and return policies, assessing curation quality, and analysing collector support. We cross-reference our findings with third-party traffic data, pricing trends, and collector feedback. All scores are calculated using a fixed, published methodology. Our assessments are updated quarterly and fully reviewed for 2026.
Affiliate disclosure
This site contains affiliate links. When you click through to a marketplace and make a transaction, we may receive a referral fee at no cost to you. This does not influence our ratings, rankings, or editorial content. Platforms are scored using a fixed methodology published on our Methodology page, and scores are calculated before any commercial relationship is considered.
Corrections & updates
Marketplace commission rates and features change. We review and update our data monthly. If you spot an error or outdated information, please contact us — we take accuracy seriously and will correct mistakes within 48 hours.