Question 1

How much does Etsy charge sellers?

Accepted Answer

Etsy charges four main fees: a $0.20 listing fee per item, a 6.5% transaction fee on the total sale (including shipping), a payment processing fee (3% + $0.25 in the US, varies by country), and an optional Offsite Ads fee of 12–15% when a sale comes from Google or Facebook ads. Combined, sellers typically pay 10–14% of their sale in Etsy fees.

Question 2

What percentage does Etsy take from each sale?

Accepted Answer

Etsy takes approximately 9.5–10% in combined transaction and payment processing fees on every sale. Add the $0.20 listing fee and optional Offsite Ads fee, and the total is typically 10–14% depending on your seller location and settings. Use our free calculator above to see the exact amount for your specific sale.

Question 3

How much does eBay charge to sell?

Accepted Answer

eBay charges a Final Value Fee (FVF) that includes payment processing. For most categories it is 13.25% of the total sale price plus $0.30 per order. eBay offers 250 free listings per month, so there is usually no insertion fee. Categories like Guitars (6.35%) or Business & Industrial (3%) have lower rates, while Jewelry can be 15% or more.

Question 4

What is Amazon's referral fee?

Accepted Answer

Amazon charges a referral fee between 3% and 20% depending on the product category. Most categories are 15%. Electronics and Computers are 8%. Clothing and Accessories is 17%. Jewelry can be up to 20%. Individual sellers also pay $0.99 per item sold; Professional sellers pay a flat $39.99/month and have this fee waived. FBA sellers pay additional fulfillment fees.

Question 5

Which marketplace is the cheapest to sell on?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your product. Shopify has the lowest platform fees (just 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing) but requires running your own store and driving your own traffic. Among marketplaces, eBay fees (13.25%) are comparable to Amazon (15%) for most categories. Etsy fees (10–14%) work out similar to eBay. Use our platform comparison table above to see exactly which marketplace gives you the most profit for your specific item and costs.

Question 6

Does Etsy charge fees on shipping?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Etsy charges its 6.5% transaction fee and payment processing fee on the entire order total — including the shipping amount charged to the buyer. If you charge $5 for shipping, Etsy takes a percentage of that too. This is why many sellers offer free shipping and build the shipping cost into the item price.