Recently, several new platforms have emerged in the art space, providing opportunities for anime and digital art commissions. While professional sites like ArtStation cater to established artists seeking job opportunities and portfolio exposure, many amateur creators are looking for user-friendly platforms to offer commissions and grow their presence. This article explores three platforms that help amateur artists connect with clients for art commissions.

Why Creators Should Use Commission Platforms?

For years, creators have relied on PayPal to sell commissions, as it provides a convenient invoicing system. However, since PayPal isn’t specialized for art commissions, managing orders can become challenging. Creators often need to use multiple platforms for communication, sharing reference images, and tracking progress, leading to inefficiencies.

By using a dedicated commission platform, creators can streamline their workflow. These platforms centralize everything—order management, messaging, payments, and file sharing—allowing artists to spend less time on organization and more time on creating.

Another key benefit is that commission platforms function like e-commerce stores, where artists can display their services with clear pricing, tiered options, and structured commission stages. This makes it easier for clients to browse and purchase, ultimately improving the commission experience for both artists and buyers.

VGen

Launched in early 2023, VGen is a dedicated art commission platform designed to streamline the ordering process for both artists and clients. It offers great translation options and provides specific categories to improve commission discoverability. The UI includes detailed payment settings, allowing artists to charge taxes, pause or prioritize orders, and customize payment structures.

✅ Pros:

• Enhanced translation features for international clients.
• Artists have more control over commission orders.
• Detailed payment options, including tax settings.
• Clients can pay via credit card or debit card, with some artists also accepting PayPal, Apple Pay, and Android Pay.

❌ Cons:

• Difficult sign-up process: Users need an invite code, which can only be obtained through six different ways, including event participation and referrals.
• Artists must complete four verification tasks before appearing in discovery, which can be a barrier for new users.

Skeb

Founded in early 2019, Skeb is a Japan-based platform focused on anime-style commissions. Unlike traditional commission platforms, Skeb enforces a communication-less system, allowing artists to draw quickly and efficiently at lower costs. While Skeb supports automated translation, about 90% of its user base remains Japanese.

✅ Pros:

• Simplifies commissions by eliminating excessive communication.
• Well-known among anime artists.
• Clients do not need a Japanese bank account to request artwork.
• Uses DeepL, one of the best automated translation systems.

❌ Cons:

• Strict rules:
• All details must be included in the initial request; additional discussions are prohibited.
• No external files (e.g., Google Docs) can be attached—only links to tweets for references.
• The artist retains full rights, meaning commissions are mainly for personal use only (e.g., profile pictures).
• Limited payment options: Only VISA and MasterCard are accepted, as PayPal is not supported.
• No revisions, refunds, or disputes are allowed.

UniFans

UniFans offers a commission service similar to VGen, with a focus on payment flexibility and withdrawals. While it lacks search features, it provides local payment options to make transactions easier for both artists and clients.

✅ Pros:

• Flexible payment options: Accepts PayPal, credit cards, Apple Pay, Alipay, PayPay and Konbini.
• Multiple withdrawal methods: Artists can withdraw earnings via crypto, PayPal, and Wise.
• Supports up to 3 commission stages, allowing artists to structure their workflow.
• Built-in Kanban board for commission tracking.
• Clients can upload reference images to provide clearer commission details.
• Revision requests and dispute resolution are available, offering more flexibility than Skeb.
• ChatGPT Translation: Offer English, Chinese and Japanese translations for publishing posts.

❌ Cons:

• No search feature for commissions, making it harder for clients to discover artists.