The best tools for cottage food businesses in 2026. Covers ordering platforms, state law resources, labeling, bookkeeping, and recipe costing. Most are free.
The best apps for farmers market vendors in 2026. Covers payment processing, online ordering, email, design, bookkeeping, and weather apps. Most are free.
Compare online ordering platforms for small farm stands. Enterprise tools cost $99-399/mo. Simpler options start at $10/month flat with no transaction fees.
EatFromFarms costs $15/mo but offers no customer discovery. Compare alternatives that give small food vendors an ordering page with marketplace visibility at $10/month flat.
LocallyGrown.net requires a market organizer and charges 3% commission. Compare alternatives that give individual vendors their own ordering page at $10/month flat.
Local Food Marketplace starts at $129/mo and is built for food hubs. Compare alternatives that give individual food vendors an ordering page at $10/month flat.
RekoNow charges a 10% markup plus $100-300/mo for websites. Compare alternatives that give food vendors pre-order capability at $10/month flat with no percentage fees.
MarketWagon takes a commission and controls your customers. Compare alternatives that give small food vendors their own ordering page with flat pricing and no commission.
Castiron is shutting down in 2026. Compare the best alternatives for small food vendors — Homegrown ($10/mo flat), Google Forms (free), and Square Online.
