Etsy vs eBay vs Amazon vs Shopify fee calculator
Enter your price and costs once and see exactly what you keep on each platform — fees, profit and margin side by side.
| Platform | Fees | Profit | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etsy | $4.73 | $22.27 | 49.5% |
| eBay | $6.52 | $20.48 | 45.5% |
| Amazon | $6.75 | $20.25 | 45.0% |
| Shopify best | $1.60 | $25.40 | 56.4% |
US defaults, reviewed November 2026. Fees vary by category, country and plan and do not include ads, taxes or currency conversion. Check each platform's fee page before pricing.
What's included
- Etsy: 6.5% transaction fee, 3% + $0.25 payment processing, $0.20 listing fee
- eBay: final value fee for most categories plus the per-order fee
- Amazon: referral fee (typically 15%) — FBA fees not included
- Shopify: card processing on Shopify Payments — plan subscription not included
Tips to keep more of each sale
- Price shipping into the item price where buyers prefer free shipping.
- Compare referral rates for your exact category — they differ a lot.
- Better photos lower returns, which are a hidden fee on every platform.
FAQ
Which platform has the lowest fees?
For most small orders Shopify has the lowest per-sale fees, but you pay for traffic and a subscription. Among marketplaces Etsy is usually cheaper than eBay and Amazon before ads.
Are these fees up to date?
Defaults were reviewed in November 2026 for US sellers. Every rate is editable so you can match your category and country.
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