Etsy Fee Calculator
See your real profit after Etsy listing, transaction, and payment fees.
Your numbers
Net profit per sale
- Item price
- $30.00
- Shipping charged
- $5.00
- Product cost
- −$8.00
- Shipping cost
- −$4.00
- Listing fee
- −$0.20
- Transaction fee
- −$2.28
- Payment fee
- −$1.30
- Net profit
- $19.22
On Etsy, the price a buyer pays is not what lands in your account. A listing fee, a 6.5% transaction fee, and payment processing all come out first — and the transaction fee even applies to the shipping you charge. This guide breaks down every Etsy fee, shows how to calculate your true profit, and explains how to keep more of each sale.
What fees does Etsy charge?
Every Etsy sale typically carries:
- Listing fee — $0.20 to list an item. It renews every four months, or each time an item sells (so a sold-and-relisted item costs $0.20 again).
- Transaction fee — 6.5% of the total order, including the shipping you charge and any gift wrap.
- Payment processing fee — varies by country; in the US it's about 3% + $0.25 per order.
There are also situational fees: Offsite Ads (12–15% when a sale comes from an Etsy-placed ad), currency conversion (~2.5% if your listing and payout currencies differ), and a small regulatory operating fee in some countries.
How to calculate your Etsy profit
Take a $30 item with $5 shipping charged, that costs you $8 to make and $4 to ship:
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Item price | $30.00 |
| Shipping charged | $5.00 |
| Listing fee | −$0.20 |
| Transaction fee (6.5% of $35) | −$2.28 |
| Payment fee (3% + $0.25) | −$1.30 |
| Product cost | −$8.00 |
| Shipping cost | −$4.00 |
| Net profit | $19.22 |
That's a 54.9% margin — and notice the transaction fee is charged on the $35 (item + shipping), not just the item. The calculator above does this instantly for your own numbers.
The shipping-fee trap
Many sellers raise shipping to "cover costs," not realising Etsy's 6.5% transaction fee applies to that shipping too. Charging $5 shipping adds about $0.33 in extra transaction fee. It's usually still worth offering shipping, but build that fee into your pricing.
What about Offsite Ads?
If a buyer reaches your shop through an ad Etsy placed elsewhere and buys within 30 days, Etsy charges an Offsite Ads fee — 15% if your shop has made $10k+ in the last year (mandatory), or 12% otherwise (optional, and you can turn it off below the threshold). It only applies to ad-driven sales, but it can take a real bite, so factor it in if you're enrolled.
How to keep more of every Etsy sale
- Build ~10–12% of fee headroom into your prices so listing, transaction, and payment fees don't erase your margin.
- Raise average order value with bundles and add-ons — the fixed $0.20 listing and $0.25 payment fees hurt small orders most.
- Reduce relisting churn — auto-renew is convenient but every renewal is another $0.20.
- Opt out of Offsite Ads while you're under the $10k threshold if the math doesn't work for you.
- Sell in your payout currency where possible to avoid the ~2.5% conversion fee.
The bottom line
Budget for roughly $0.20 + 6.5% + (3% + $0.25) on every Etsy order, remembering the percentage fees include your shipping. Plug your real price and costs into the calculator above to see your exact profit, then price with the fees built in. Rates vary by country and change over time, so always confirm against Etsy's current fees.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Etsy take per sale?
Roughly a $0.20 listing fee, a 6.5% transaction fee (on item price + shipping), and payment processing (about 3% + $0.25 in the US). On a $35 order that totals around $3.78.
What is the Etsy transaction fee?
It’s 6.5% of the total order amount — including the shipping you charge and any gift wrap, not just the item price. So charging more for shipping also increases this fee.
Does Etsy charge fees on shipping?
Yes. The 6.5% transaction fee applies to the shipping you charge the buyer, as well as the item price. Build this into your pricing if you charge for shipping.
How much is the Etsy listing fee?
$0.20 per listing. It renews every four months, and a new $0.20 fee applies each time an item sells and you relist it (or when auto-renew kicks in).
What are Etsy payment processing fees?
They vary by country. In the US it is about 3% + $0.25 per order through Etsy Payments. Other countries have different percentages and fixed amounts — check Etsy’s fee page for yours.
What is the Etsy Offsite Ads fee?
When a sale comes from an ad Etsy placed off-site, Etsy charges 15% of the order if your shop has earned $10k+ in the last year (mandatory), or 12% otherwise (optional below that threshold). It only applies to ad-driven sales.
How do I reduce my Etsy fees?
Build ~10–12% of fee headroom into your prices, raise average order value with bundles (to dilute the fixed $0.20 and $0.25 fees), avoid unnecessary relists, sell in your payout currency, and opt out of Offsite Ads while under the $10k threshold if it doesn’t pay off.
Is Etsy cheaper than Shopify?
It depends on volume. Etsy has no monthly fee and brings its own traffic, but takes 6.5% + payment fees per sale. Shopify charges a monthly plan but a lower per-order rate. Low-volume or hobby sellers often prefer Etsy; higher-volume sellers may save on Shopify. Compare both with our calculators.