In this article we look at the best NFT marketplace alternatives to the most popular ones such as OpenSea and Rarible. The NFT marketplaces below are not on the Ethereum blockchain, so even though they’re not as developed, they offer much lower gas fees and can be a good starting point for those looking to buy their first NFT for a cheaper price. 

Below we cover the best NFT marketplaces on Solana, Binance, and Tezos.

Best NFT Marketplaces on Solana

Solanart

Solanart is currently the best NFT marketplace on Solana, hosting major NFT projects such as Degen Ape Academy and Sol Punks. The platform is currently in beta, so you cannot directly mint on it. Instead, creators fill out a Google form obtained via their Discord server, and once the NFTs are listed for sale, they are stored on a ‘Temporary Account’ owned by the marketplace program. When someone buys your NFT, the program transfers the SOL amount from the buyer to the seller and unlocks the NFT, which is then sent to the buyer.

Payment: $SOL

Platform fees: 0.02% listing fee, 3% marketplace fee on every sale, and creator’s fee which artists can decide on

What kind of creators is this platform ideal for?: Everyone

Royalties: Set by creator

DigitalMarket.Eyes

Digitaleyes.market is an open NFT marketplace on Solana, and so far, they have had quite a strong and steady head start since the platform’s launch in September 2021. Anyone can mint their NFT creations on the platform, but the team tries to check as many NFT projects as possible to give them a “verifeyed” badge and delete fake NFTs. Digitaleyes is still in its alpha launch phase, and sometimes listed NFTs may take longer to reflect.

Payment: $SOL

Platform fees: 2.5% for creator, and buyer pays two additional fees

What kind of creators is this platform ideal for?: Everyone

Royalties: Set by creator at the time of minting

Solsea

Solsea is an open NFT marketplace and the first NFT marketplace that enables creators to choose and embed licenses when minting NFTs. Unlike Solanart, creators can directly upload their artworks and mint them. Although the website has had some issues with bugs and fake NFTs, they are overall working hard on stepping up their game. The platform supports Phantom, Solflare, and Sollet crypto wallets. There is also a useful FAQ section on how to create an NFT and navigate issues.

Payment: $SOL, $USDC, $USDT

Platform fees: 3% marketplace fee on every sale, and creator’s fee, which artists can decide on

What kind of creators is this platform ideal for?: Everyone

Royalties: Unknown

Metaplex

Metaplex is not a traditional NFT marketplace. Rather, it is an open-source platform built for creators to launch their own self-hosted and customized storefronts for NFTs. Your Metaplex Storefront connects to a powerful on-chain decentralized program that mints and sells your NFTs, removing the middleman (and their fees).

Payment: $SOL

Platform fees: Unknown

What kind of creators is this platform ideal for?: Everyone

Royalties: Set by the creator

Best NFT Marketplaces on Binance

Binance NFT

Binance NFT launched in June 2021 and is still very new to the NFT marketplace scene. Creators have to be approved before selling their artworks on the platform. The marketplace also supports NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain. It is divided into two sections, Trading Market and Premium Events. Premium Events will feature a selection of curated NFTs and exclusive exhibitions for which Binance NFT charges a 10% fee and rewards creators with 90% of the proceeds.

Blockchain: Binance Smart Chain

Payment: $BNB

Platform fees (excluding gas): 1%

What kind of artists is this platform ideal for?: All types of creators 

Auction style: Timed auctions

Royalties: 1% on secondary sales

Refinable

Refinable is a general NFT marketplace, so you can find all types of NFTs on there. It is very easy to set up an account and create and list NFTs for sale as there is no vetting process. The platform focuses on providing a solution to the four main NFT verticals; creation, distribution, discovery, and utility. Since the marketplace was launched this year, the platform is still working on more advanced functionality features.

Blockchain: Binance Smart Chain

Payment: $FINE

Platform fees (excluding gas): Regular sellers pay 2.5%, $FINE token holders pay 1.5%

What kind of creators is this platform ideal for?: New creators

Auction style: Timed auctions

Royalties: 1% on secondary sales

Airnfts

Airnfts is still relatively unknown; however, the small community has many positive things to say about it. It is very easy to set up an artist account and start selling NFTs. The platform prides itself in offering a great user experience and ease of use in creating, buying, and selling NFTs.

Blockchain: Binance Smart Chain

Payment: $BNB

Platform fees (excluding gas): 2.5% after you have sold an NFT

What kind of creators is this platform ideal for?: All types of artists and creators

Auction style: Timed auction

Royalties: 10%

Treasureland

Treasureland aims to be the “eBay of the blockchain world.” It is a multi-chain NFT aggregation protocol that supports Binance Smart Chain, and the minting, buying, and auctioning of NFTs. The platform was created to connect NFT creators, users, and consumers in a decentralized way.

Blockchain: Binance Smart Chain

Payment: $BNB

Platform fees (excluding gas): 2%

What kind of artists is this platform ideal for?: All types of creators, most ideal for collections rather than 1/1 NFT art

Auction style: Timed auction

Royalties: Creator sets royalty fee

Venly Market

A peer-to-peer NFT marketplace supporting BSC, Polygon, Avalanche and Hedera. Venly Market attracted more than 200,000 users and had over $1 million worth of NFT sales in the past year. Although the marketplace is mostly for gaming items, there is also a collectibles section and a digital art section. They also accept payment with PayPal and credit cards.

Blockchain: Binance Smart Chain

Payment: $BNB

Platform fees (excluding gas): 2%

What kind of creators is this platform ideal for?: Not ideal for artists, but anyone can apply

Auction style: None

Royalties: Up to 10%

Pentas

Pentas is an NFT marketplace based in Malaysia focusing on the local market. The platform aims to be inclusive, welcome all types of artists, and empower content creators of heritage, cultural, and traditional values. Creators first have to complete a verification process before minting their NFTs on the platform.

Blockchain: Binance Smart Chain

Payment: $BNB

Platform fees (excluding gas): Unknown

What kind of creators is this platform ideal for?: For artists who have an excellent social media presence and art portfolio

Auction style: None

Royalties: 10%

Best NFT Marketplaces on Tezos

Kalamint

Kalamint has mixed reviews, but if you love Tezos, this is your place. Artists need to be approved to mint and sell their art on the platform. However, there is quite a good mix of artists, from average art to higher quality art. There is a fair amount of anime and collectibles, and the prices range from $50 to $1,000 and up.

Blockchain: Tezos

Payment: $XTZ

Platform fees (excluding gas): Unknown (perhaps only transaction fees)

What kind of creators is this platform ideal for?: Everyone can apply

Auction style: Place a bid on running auction or Buy It Now

Royalties: Set your own percentage

FXhash

FXhash is an open platform to create and collect generative NFTs. Although there is a simple verification process, there is no curation, and the platform is open for all artists to use and create generative art. You will need a Kukai or Temple wallet to make NFT transactions.

Blockchain: Tezos

Payment: $XTZ

Platform fees (excluding gas): 2.5% during beta. After the official release, it will be 5% for minting and 2.5% on sales.

What kind of creators is this platform ideal for?: Everyone

Auction style: None

Royalties: None

Objkt

Objkt is one of the most popular Tezos NFT marketplaces that sells Hic et Nunc NFTs. Anyone can mint on Objkt, and the platform has made an effort to up its game by introducing user interface updates and new marketplaces features such as floor price tracking and NFT aggregation services.

Blockchain: Tezos

Payment: $XTZ

Platform fees (excluding gas): 2.5% on successful transactions and around 0.0011 Tez for listing an NFT

What kind of creators is this platform ideal for?: Everyone

Auction style: English Auction and Price Drop Auction

Royalties: Yes; however, the exact percentage is not stated

Byteblock

Byteblock is an open platform created specifically for the Indian and Southeast Asian markets. Artists don’t even need to register on the site to mint an NFT, so it is extremely easy to get started if you’re new to the space. New artists also receive free $XTZ so they can mint their first NFT for free. In addition, the marketplace supports secondary sales from Hic et Nunc, Kalamint, and Objkt.

Blockchain: Tezos

Payment: $XTZ

Platform fees (excluding gas): 1%

What kind of creators is this platform ideal for?: Everyone

Auction style: Lazy Auction on the Discord server every Wednesday, and text and voice-based immediate auction every Saturday

Royalties: Between 3%-10%

MinterPop

MinterPop is an NFT marketplace developed by InterPop; a company focused on comics NFTs and games on the Tezos blockchain. The platform takes copyright and authentication quite seriously to ensure that buyers receive quality NFTs, so artists will have to go through a vetting process before minting their artworks.

Blockchain: Tezos

Payment: $XTZ and Credit Card

Platform fees (excluding gas): Unknown

What kind of artists is this platform ideal for?: Everyone can apply but must go through a vetting process

Auction style: Timed Auction

Royalties: Unknown

Arago

A specialized NFT marketplace on Tezos focused exclusively on photography NFTs and developing a thriving market for photographers. Arago labels itself as a high-end studio gallery and is quite centralized in many ways, with a hefty commission fee. Applicants must go through a vetting process as the platform curates all the content, and for each photograph, only a total of eight NFTs can be minted. One goes to the creator, and the rest are for collectors.

Blockchain: Tezos

Payment: $XTZ, Credit Card, Debit Card

Platform fees (excluding gas): 50% commission fee on the initial sale of all 7 NFTs, plus a 5% management fee

What kind of creators is this platform ideal for?: Photographers

Auction style: None

Royalties: 5%

OneOf

OneOf is an exclusive NFT platform for musician artists only. It supports artists of all levels, from legendary acts and today’s top stars to independent artists looking to make it in the industry. The platform offers an Emerging Artists Spotlight program specifically designed to connect new talent with new fans. You will have to email the platform and go through a vetting process.

Blockchain: Tezos

Payment: $XTZ, Credit Card, Debit Card, ETH, BTC

Platform fees (excluding gas): Commission-based, exact percentage unknown

What kind of creators is this platform ideal for?: Musicians

Auction style: Timed Auction

Royalties: Unknown