Comparison · September 2026
Vintique vs SimpleConsign
Keep the work of your antique mall together at a subscription sized to your dealer count. Vintique combines the register, dealer inventory, rent, item research and scheduling.
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By Colin King, founder of Vintique. This is our comparison, based on public provider documentation and our product, checked September 14, 2026. It is not an independent ranking or a timed performance test.
The case for Vintique
Vintique is a strong fit for an independent mall that wants the core operating tools without the ongoing cost of SimpleConsign's Vendor Mall Plus package. Put the register, dealer tools and first settlement at the center of your trial.
Start with the routines your team repeats: item intake, dealer questions, a return, an unpaid rent balance and next week's floor coverage. Try them together in Vintique, with the staff and dealers who will use it.
Ownership disclosure: West Michigan Antique Mall is co-owned by Vintique founder Colin King and his wife, Madeline. Read our mall's story.
Compare the work
Published features are a starting point. “Not documented” means we could not establish the same workflow from the sources below; ask the provider to demonstrate it.
| Workflow | Vintique | SimpleConsign |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer inventory and access Test a dealer adding inventory and finding their sales on the devices they use. | Web inventory, tags, My Sales, My Rent and iOS | Vendor portal, remote entry and printing Source |
| Item research Both offer photo workflows. Compare the evidence and edits required for your own sample item. | Photo lookup and price suggestions | Photo-assisted item entry advertised Source |
| Rent and dealer reporting Compare charge, payment, unpaid balance and settlement treatment separately. | Charges, invoices, rent roll and dealer statements | Automated rent collection and payouts Source |
| Staff and dealer scheduling Consignor appointments and staffing a mall floor are different jobs. Demonstrate the one you need. | Floor-day signups, coverage and time tracking | Confirm the workflow in your chosen plan Source |
| Onboarding Agree transfer coverage, hardware setup, training and first-close checks. | Help reviewing records and preparing the switch | Managed onboarding on Vendor Mall Plus Source |
| Multi-location requirements Ask about actual chain-management needs before selecting either package. | Planned; Pro is contact sales | Enterprise offering Source |
Compare the ongoing cost
SimpleConsign lists Vendor Mall Plus at $379/month, with $199 introductory pricing for six months or the first $50,000 in sales, whichever comes first. Its resale-store plans are separate. Vintique Unlimited is $169/month: $210 less than the regular Vendor Mall Plus subscription. Packages and onboarding differ; this is a software-price comparison, not a total-cost guarantee. Provider pricing and terms.
- Solo: $29/monthUp to 5 active booth vendors
- Starter: $49/monthUp to 15 active booth vendors
- Growth: $89/monthUp to 35 active booth vendors
- Unlimited: $169/monthUnlimited active booth vendors
USD monthly software prices, before discounts, promotions, hardware or processing. Check your required features, staff access and onboarding in the full quote. Vintique Pro is contact sales; multi-location support remains planned. See current Vintique plans.
Check the fit before switching
SimpleConsign advertises a 3D floor map, automated rent, managed migration and an Enterprise offering. Confirm the availability and inclusions for your account. Those capabilities should be evaluated directly rather than described as missing.
Vintique's offline queue supports eligible cash sales in an already-loaded register; it does not authorize cards offline. Item research returns listings to review, not guaranteed sold prices. Marketplace drafts require publication on the marketplace. Verify any required integration before relying on it.
Questions before you decide
- Why put Vintique on my shortlist?
- Vintique is a strong fit for an independent mall that wants the core operating tools without the ongoing cost of SimpleConsign's Vendor Mall Plus package. Put the register, dealer tools and first settlement at the center of your trial.
- What should I budget after introductory offers?
- SimpleConsign lists Vendor Mall Plus at $379/month, with $199 introductory pricing for six months or the first $50,000 in sales, whichever comes first. Its resale-store plans are separate. Vintique Unlimited is $169/month: $210 less than the regular Vendor Mall Plus subscription. Packages and onboarding differ; this is a software-price comparison, not a total-cost guarantee.
- Can I keep my terminal and existing records?
- We review equipment and available exports before the switch. A compatible standalone terminal can run alongside Vintique with manual tender entry. Integrated readers need a setup and availability check. Agree treatment of gift cards, layaways, opening balances, photos and connected services separately.
- What does the trial require?
- Vintique offers a 45-day trial with a card at signup and no charge until day 46. Cancel before the trial ends to avoid billing. Ask us for help reviewing sample records and practicing the register before choosing a live sales cutoff.
Sources checked September 14, 2026
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Tell us what you want to improve. We will help review your records, practice the workflows and plan the first close before you change the live register.
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