Why WinStage? — The platform that belongs to artists
WinStage gives you your own artist page on an SEO-optimised platform with over 200 artists — no commission, with full customer contact. In addition, WinStage operates a 5,000 m² physical exhibition space in Wiener Neustadt, which is bookable separately.
On this page we compare, factually, what sets WinStage apart from typical online galleries: in cost, in visibility, and in everything that goes beyond a purely online presence. Every claim is verifiable, and all prices come directly from our plan model.
WinStage vs. typical online galleries
| WinStage | Typical online gallery | |
|---|---|---|
| Sales commission | 0% — you keep 100% | 15–50% per sale |
| Ongoing cost | From €5.42/month (€65/year) | €30–150/month + commission |
| Physical exhibition | Over 5,000 m² available (bookable separately) | None (online only) |
| TV presence | Yes | No |
| Vernissages & events | Bookable | Not possible |
| Artist interview / video portrait | Professionally produced | Not offered |
| Portfolio growth (ArtVault) | Artworks conserved every year | Subscription ends = portfolio gone |
| Expandable upload slots | Yes, via add-on | Fixed limits or high extra fee |
| Admission process | Open to all artists | Curated, often a waiting period |
| Stipendium programme | 333 spots, high promotional value | None |
What does it really cost?
Example: You sell 3 artworks at €800 each per year — total revenue €2,400.
At a typical online gallery (30% commission + €70/month subscription): commission €720, subscription €840/year — your costs €1,560/year. You keep €840.
At WinStage (0% commission + €65/year Starter): commission €0, subscription €65/year — your costs €65/year. You keep €2,335.
Result: With WinStage you keep €1,495 more per year — from the same 3 sales. That's roughly 24× lower costs.
More than just online
WinStage is not only an online shop window. In addition to the online subscription, WinStage operates over 5,000 m² of exhibition space in Wiener Neustadt, where visitors experience art on site — live, at real scale, in the room. This physical exhibition is not included in the online subscription but bookable separately — via vernissages, events, or the stipendium programme. Add to that professionally produced artist interviews and TV presence. This combination of online reach and physical experience is something a pure online marketplace cannot offer.
For art buyers
WinStage does not earn from your art purchase. Because there is no commission, the price you see goes 100% to the artist. You buy directly, fairly, and transparently — and you can view the works online or on site in Wiener Neustadt beforehand.
Choose your plan
The Starter, Pro, and Pro+ plans differ mainly in the number of artworks you can show online. All prices come from the current plan model and include 0% sales commission.
Producing more than 30 works a year? No problem — upload slots can be expanded at any time as an add-on.
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Register for free, choose a plan, exhibit. Your works, your price, your customer contact — with no commission.
Register nowFrequently asked questions
WinStage takes 0% sales commission. The entire sale proceeds stay with the artist. The platform is financed through a transparent subscription, not through a share of individual sales.
WinStage is subscription-based. You can start from the smallest annual plan; higher plans allow more works online. All prices include VAT and are shown, up to date, on the pricing page.
Yes. WinStage operates over 5,000 m² of physical exhibition space in Wiener Neustadt. However, it is not included in the online subscription but bookable separately — for example via vernissages, events, or the stipendium programme, which offers selected artists free exhibition time.