eBay vs Amazon Fee Calculator
Compare estimated selling fees, net profit and margin for the same product on eBay and Amazon.
Overview
Use this eBay vs Amazon Fee Calculator to compare estimated selling fees, net profit and profit margin for the same product on both marketplaces. Enter your sale price, item cost, shipping charged, shipping cost and fee rates to see which platform may leave you with more profit per sale.
How it works
The calculator starts with the total order value, which is the sale price plus shipping charged to the buyer. It then estimates marketplace fees for eBay and Amazon using the percentages you enter, adds any fixed Amazon fee, and subtracts those fees along with your item cost and shipping cost. The result is an estimated net profit and profit margin for each platform so you can compare them side by side.
How to use this calculator
- 1Enter the item sale price.
- 2Add your product cost and shipping cost.
- 3Enter any shipping amount charged to the buyer.
- 4Input the eBay final value fee percentage.
- 5Input the Amazon referral fee percentage and any fixed per-item fee.
- 6Review the estimated profit and margin for each marketplace.
Example Calculation
Sale Price
$50
Item Cost
$20
Shipping Charged to Buyer
$5
Your Shipping Cost
$6
eBay Final Value Fee
13%
Amazon Referral Fee
15%
Amazon Fixed Fee
$1
eBay Net Profit
$21.71
For a $50 item with $5 shipping charged, $20 item cost and $6 shipping cost, estimated profit is about $21.71 on eBay and $19.76 on Amazon, so eBay is ahead by roughly $1.95 per item.
Frequently asked questions
What does this calculator compare?
It compares estimated selling fees, net profit and profit margin for one item sold on eBay and Amazon using the same pricing and cost inputs.
Does this calculator include shipping charged to the buyer?
Yes. Shipping charged is added to the order value before marketplace fees are estimated, because many fees are based on the total amount paid by the buyer.
Are Amazon FBA fees included?
Not by default. You can include some fixed per-item costs in the Amazon fixed fee field, but full FBA, storage and optional service fees are not separately broken out here.
Can I use this for different product categories?
Yes. Enter the fee percentages that apply to your category and selling plan to make the estimate more relevant.
Why might my real fees differ from the result?
Actual fees can vary due to category rules, promotions, payment processing, taxes, returns, refunds, ads, subscriptions and other charges not included in this simple comparison.
Which platform is better for profit?
That depends on your selling fees, product cost, shipping cost and pricing. This calculator helps you compare the estimated profit per item on each marketplace.
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Assumptions and warnings
Assumptions
- Results are estimates based on the fee rates and costs you enter.
- The calculator compares one item sold at the same sale price and shipping charge on both marketplaces.
- It does not include taxes, refunds, returns, chargebacks, ad spend or subscription plans unless you add them into your costs or fee inputs.
- Amazon fulfillment, storage and other optional service fees are not included unless reflected in your shipping cost or fixed fee entry.
Warnings
- This calculator provides an estimate only and is not financial or business advice.
- Marketplace fee rules can change, so check current eBay and Amazon fee schedules before pricing products.