Platform comparison
MyPorch vs Hotplate
Both platforms give cottage bakers a storefront and pre-order system. The difference is in what they charge — and what else they include.
Hotplate
A $12 loaf costs your customer $13.15
Hotplate adds a 5% platform fee plus $0.55 to every customer order. On 30 orders a week, your customers collectively pay an extra $34.50 to a platform — on top of what they pay you.
MyPorch
A $12 loaf costs your customer $12.00
MyPorch charges you a flat monthly subscription — not your customers on every order. You pay one predictable rate. Your customers pay what your product is worth.
How Hotplate fees accumulate over a week
Based on $12 orders. MyPorch platform fee in all scenarios: $0.
| Weekly orders | Hotplate fees paid by customers | MyPorch fees |
|---|---|---|
| 10 orders | $11.50/week | $0.00 |
| 20 orders | $23.00/week | $0.00 |
| 30 orders | $34.50/week | $0.00 |
| 50 orders | $57.50/week | $0.00 |
Hotplate fee = (5% × order total) + $0.55 per order, charged to the customer at checkout. Stripe processing fees apply on both platforms and are not included above.
Feature by feature
Where the two platforms differ beyond pricing.
| Feature | MyPorch | Hotplate |
|---|---|---|
| Platform transaction fee | None | 5% + $0.55/order |
| Hosted storefront | ||
| Batch / pre-order system | ||
| Automatic order cutoff | ||
| Compliant label printing | ||
| Cottage food disclaimer on labels | ||
| Bake list by batch | ||
| Customer pickup reminders | ||
| Upfront Stripe checkout | ||
| Monthly cost | $0–$24/mo flat | $0 + 5% per order |
Hotplate feature information based on publicly available information as of April 2026.
MyPorch only
Built-in cottage food label printing
Every state cottage food law requires specific labeling on every product you sell — including ingredients, allergens, net weight, and a required state disclaimer. MyPorch generates compliant labels automatically. Hotplate does not include label printing.
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