Codex vs Faire
Wholesale, no end-consumer. Codex sells direct + bundles with sessions.
Last reviewed May 2026. Editorial — no paid placement.
Codex
- EU-native, multi-pillar wellness marketplace.
- Operators keep 88–95% net (after Stripe + VAT).
- One wallet for coaches, classes, recovery, nutrition.
- B2B Codex Credits (€2 each) for employers and insurers.
- Verified trust tiers — crawled / claimed / verified.
- 15-day payouts in EUR via Stripe.
Faire
Public-list pricing snapshot: 15–25% on first orders
Faire is wholesale-only — brands sell to indie retailers, not the end customer. Codex sells direct to wellness consumers and lets brands bundle into coach-prescribed kits.
Faire websiteAt a glance
| Dimension | Codex | Faire |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Multi-pillar wellness marketplace | Brand marketplace |
| Region | EU-native (EUR, VAT, SEPA) | Global |
| Take rate | 5% net (after Stripe + VAT) | 15–25% on first orders |
| Operator demand | AI intake + B2B credits | Paid ads inside the platform |
| Refunds | 60-day refund window on B2B credits | Per-platform policy |
| Verified credentials | 3-tier trust system | Varies |
When to choose which
Pick Codex if you…
- Sell wellness in the EU and want EUR payouts, VAT handling and SEPA out of the box.
- Want one wallet that covers coaches, classes, recovery and nutrition for the same buyer.
- Care about a transparent 5% net take rate and 15-day Stripe payouts.
- Want B2B Codex Credits from employers and insurers feeding pre-qualified demand.
Pick Faire if you…
Faire is wholesale-only — brands sell to indie retailers, not the end customer. Codex sells direct to wellness consumers and lets brands bundle into coach-prescribed kits.
Many operators run both — Faire for product retail and fulfillment, Codex as the public-facing demand and B2B credit layer.
Frequently asked
Is Codex a direct Faire alternative?
Codex overlaps with Faire in part of the wellness market but takes a multi-pillar, EU-first marketplace approach with one wallet across coaches, classes, recovery and nutrition.
What does Codex cost vs Faire?
Codex is free to list as an operator and charges a net 5% platform fee on completed bookings, after Stripe and VAT. Buyers can pay with B2B Codex Credits (€2 each, with bulk discounts up to 20%).
Does Codex verify its providers?
Yes. Codex runs three trust tiers — crawled, claimed and verified — with credentials reviewed before any provider can earn the verified badge.
Can I use Codex alongside Faire?
Yes. Many operators run booking software like Faire for their core ops and use Codex as their public-facing demand engine and B2B credit redemption surface.
Try Codex
Free to list. Lifetime founder rate while spots last. AI intake sends pre-qualified clients within 24 hours of go-live.