Manifold vs Rarible

How Manifold vs Rarible compare on our ratings, nft marketplace specs, funding, pros and cons.

VS
Rarible3.5/5
Feature
Ratings
Our score4.0/53.5/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Fees3.53.5
Selection3.54.0
Ease of use4.03.5
Creator tools5.03.5
Trust & safety4.03.0
Specs
KYC required No No
ChainsEthereum, BaseEthereum, Base, Arbitrum, Polygon, Solana, Other
Marketplace feeNot disclosed2%
Creator royaltiesEnforcedNot disclosed
FocusArtArt, Collectibles
Launchpad YesNot disclosed
Aggregates other markets No Yes
Mobile app NoNot disclosed
TokenNot disclosedRARI
Zero marketplace feeNot disclosed No
Points or rewards program No Yes
Company
Founded20202018
Headquarters—United States
InvestorsNot disclosed01 Advisors, 6th Man Ventures, CoinFund, Venrock +3
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Smart contracts remain fully owned and controlled by the creator wallet
  • No identity verification or KYC needed to mint or purchase
  • Supports Ethereum, Base, and OP Mainnet network deployments
  • Built-in burn-and-redeem and open edition drop mechanics
  • No mandatory KYC requirements to trade or mint
  • Competitive 1.5% marketplace fee on Solana trades
  • Aggregates graded physical collectibles alongside digital NFTs
  • Non-custodial architecture keeps assets in user wallets until sale
Cons
  • Secondary trading volume and fee revenue are low compared to major aggregators
  • Asset uploads depend on Arweave availability and can experience downtime
  • Creators must manage their own contract deployment gas costs
  • RARI Chain ceased operations in June 2026
  • Vulnerability in April 2022 required emergency patching to prevent wallet takeovers
  • Standard 2% marketplace fee on Ethereum, Base, and Polygon
  • Illiquid secondary markets common to niche NFT collections
Best forDigital artists deploying independent contracts, Creators hosting burn-and-redeem drops, Collectors buying 1-of-1 Ethereum artMultichain digital art collectors, Physical graded card enthusiasts, Traders using self-custody Web3 wallets

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