eBay vs Etsy Fee Calculator
Compare estimated selling fees, net profit and margin for eBay and Etsy based on your item price, shipping charged, costs and payment processing assumptions.
Overview
Use this eBay vs Etsy Fee Calculator to compare estimated selling fees and profit for a single order. Enter your item price, shipping charged, product cost, shipping cost and current fee assumptions to see which platform may leave you with a better net result.
How it works
The calculator adds your item price and shipping charged to get total revenue from the buyer. It then estimates eBay fees using your eBay fee percentage. For Etsy, it adds the transaction fee, payment processing fee and listing fee. Finally, it subtracts marketplace fees, cost of goods and your shipping cost to estimate net profit and margin for each platform.
How to use this calculator
- 1Enter your item sale price.
- 2Add the shipping amount charged to the buyer.
- 3Enter your cost of goods and your shipping cost.
- 4Adjust the eBay, Etsy and payment processing fee rates to match your situation.
- 5Review the estimated fees, net profit and profit margin for each marketplace.
Example Calculation
Item sale price
$40
Shipping charged to buyer
$6
Cost of goods
$15
Your shipping cost
$5
eBay final value fee
13%
Etsy transaction fee
7%
Payment processing fee
3%
Etsy listing fee per item
$0
eBay net profit
$19.91
With a $40 item, $6 shipping charged, $15 cost of goods and $5 shipping cost, estimated net profit is about $19.91 on eBay and $21.81 on Etsy, so Etsy comes out ahead by about $1.90 for this sale.
Frequently asked questions
What does this eBay vs Etsy Fee Calculator estimate?
It estimates selling fees, net profit and profit margin for a single sale on eBay and Etsy using the prices and rates you enter.
Does the calculator include shipping in the fee calculation?
Yes. It uses the item price plus shipping charged to the buyer as the order total for the fee estimates in this version.
Are Etsy payment processing fees the same everywhere?
No. Payment processing fees can vary by country and payment method, so this calculator lets you enter your own percentage.
Does this include taxes or advertising fees?
No. Sales tax, VAT, promoted listings, offsite ads, subscriptions, refunds and other charges are not included unless you add them into your own costs.
Why might the actual marketplace fees be different?
Actual fees can differ by product category, seller plan, order location, currency conversion, optional services and future fee changes.
Which marketplace is better to sell on?
This calculator only compares estimated profit on a sale. The best choice can also depend on traffic, audience, competition, shipping setup and your product type.
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Assumptions and warnings
Assumptions
- Results are estimates based on the fee rates and costs you enter.
- The calculator assumes one item sold in one transaction.
- Marketplace fees may apply to item price and shipping charged to the buyer.
- Taxes, advertising costs, subscription fees, refunds and offsite ad charges are not included unless added into your costs manually.
Warnings
- This calculator provides an estimate only and is not financial or tax advice.
- Marketplace fee structures can change and may vary by category, country and payment method.