Etsy vs Shopify Fee Calculator
Compare estimated selling fees and net revenue for Etsy and Shopify based on your product price, shipping charged, monthly sales and payment rates.
Overview
This Etsy vs Shopify fee calculator helps you compare estimated monthly selling costs on each platform using your average item price, shipping charged, order volume and payment processing rates. It is useful for checking which option may leave you with more revenue before product costs and taxes.
How it works
The calculator first estimates your average order total by adding item price and shipping charged. It then multiplies that by your monthly orders to estimate gross monthly revenue. Etsy fees are estimated using a 6.5% transaction fee, a $0.20 listing fee per sold item and your entered payment processing charges. Shopify fees are estimated using your entered payment processing charges plus your monthly subscription cost. Net revenue for each platform is gross revenue minus those estimated platform fees.
How to use this calculator
- 1Enter your average item price.
- 2Add the average shipping amount your customer pays per order.
- 3Enter your expected monthly order count.
- 4Input Etsy payment processing percentage and fixed fee for your region.
- 5Input Shopify payment processing percentage, fixed fee and monthly plan cost.
- 6Review the estimated fees and net revenue for both platforms.
Example Calculation
Average item price
$35
Shipping charged to customer
$6
Monthly orders
80
Etsy payment processing rate
3%
Etsy fixed payment fee per order
$0
Shopify payment processing rate
3%
Shopify fixed payment fee per order
$0
Shopify monthly plan cost
$39
Estimated Etsy fees
$347.60
If you sell 80 orders per month at an average order total of $41, Etsy fees are estimated at about $448.40 and Shopify fees at about $158.12, so Shopify leaves roughly $290.28 more net revenue before other business costs.
Frequently asked questions
What does this calculator compare?
It compares estimated monthly fees and net revenue for Etsy and Shopify using your average order value, order count and payment processing costs.
Are Etsy fees the same in every country?
No. Payment processing fees can vary by country, and some sellers may also face other fees not included here.
Does the calculator include Shopify app costs?
No. It includes payment processing and the monthly plan cost only, not app subscriptions, premium themes or other extras.
Does this include product costs or shipping label costs?
No. The calculator focuses on platform-related fees and does not subtract product costs, packaging, shipping labels or advertising spend.
Why is there a listing fee for Etsy but not Shopify?
Etsy commonly charges a listing fee per item listed or sold, while Shopify generally charges a monthly subscription instead of listing fees.
Can I use this calculator for different currencies?
Yes. The fee logic still works in other currencies as long as all money inputs use the same currency and the fee rates you enter match that setup.
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Assumptions and warnings
Assumptions
- Results are estimates based on the rates and monthly values you enter.
- Etsy transaction fees are assumed to be 6.5% of the order total including shipping charged.
- Etsy listing fees are estimated at $0.20 per sold item and assume one listing fee per order.
- Shopify fees here include payment processing and the monthly plan cost, but not apps, themes, shipping labels or other add-ons.
- Taxes, refunds, chargebacks, discounts and offsite advertising fees are not included.
Warnings
- This calculator provides an estimate only and is not financial or business advice.
- Actual marketplace and payment fees can vary by country, plan, payment provider and fee changes.