Fee Schedule
Complete Fee Breakdown
| Fee Type | Rate | On $50 + $5 ship |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee (per item) | $0.20 flat | $0.20 |
| Transaction fee | 6.5% of item + shipping | $3.58 |
| Payment processing (Etsy Payments) | 3% + $0.25 | $1.90 |
| Offsite Ads (if from ad) | 15% or 12% | $8.25 / $6.60 |
| Total (no Offsite Ads) | ~10.3% | $5.68 |
Compare
How it compares on a $100 sale
No Offsite Ads
$89.88
Fee: $10.12
Offsite Ad (12%)
$77.88
Fee: $22.12
Offsite Ad (15%)
$74.88
Fee: $25.12
eBay Most
$86.45
Fee: $13.55
Shopify Basic
$97.70
Fee: $2.30
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No Offsite Ads: $0.20 + $6.50 + $3.25 = $9.95. You keep $90.05. With Offsite Ads (15%): you keep only $75.05.
You can opt out if your annual sales are under $10,000. Once you exceed $10,000/year, Offsite Ads become mandatory at 12%.
Yes. The 6.5% transaction fee applies to both item price and shipping amount charged to the buyer.
On most items, yes — Etsy (~10.2%) vs eBay most categories (13.25%). But eBay electronics (8.7%) beats Etsy.
3% + $0.25 per transaction through Etsy Payments. This applies to the full total including shipping.
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