Etsy fees
How Much Does Etsy Take Per Sale?
Etsy does not take one single flat percentage from every order. A sale can include a listing fee, transaction fee, payment processing fee, possible regulatory operating fee, optional Offsite Ads fee, and the seller's own product, shipping, and advertising costs.
For a simple US seller example, Etsy's marketplace fees often start with a $0.20 listing fee, a 6.5% transaction fee on the order amount, and an Etsy Payments processing fee. That is only the platform side of the picture. Your actual profit also depends on what you paid to make, buy, print, package, and ship the item.
To estimate how much Etsy takes from a sale, start with item price plus buyer-paid shipping, subtract discounts, then model listing, transaction, payment processing, Offsite Ads if applicable, and your real costs. For a fast estimate, use the free Etsy fee and profit calculator.
The main Etsy fees to include
The exact result depends on seller country and order details, but most sellers should model these fee lines before deciding whether a product is profitable.
| Fee or cost | What it means | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | A fixed fee for listing or renewing an item. | Fixed fees hit low-priced products harder. |
| Transaction fee | A percentage of the order amount, including shipping charged to the buyer. | Free shipping and paid shipping still affect the fee base differently through price structure. |
| Payment processing | A percentage plus a fixed payment fee. The rate varies by seller country. | The fixed portion can meaningfully reduce profit on small orders. |
| Offsite Ads | An optional-attribution ad fee when a sale comes from Etsy's offsite advertising program. | A 12% or 15% ad fee can turn a thin-margin product into a loss. |
| Seller costs | Product cost, packaging, shipping cost, POD provider charges, and manual ad spend. | These are not Etsy fees, but they determine whether the order actually makes money. |
A simple Etsy fee example
Imagine a US seller has one order with these inputs:
- Item price: $24.99
- Shipping charged to buyer: $4.99
- Quantity sold: 1
- Product cost: $7.50
- Actual shipping cost paid by seller: $4.25
- Offsite Ads: not included
The buyer-paid order revenue is $29.98 before seller costs. With the current modeled US profile in the calculator, the Etsy fee estimate is:
- Listing fee: $0.20
- Transaction fee: about $1.95
- Payment processing: about $1.15
- Total Etsy fees: about $3.30
After subtracting product cost and seller-paid shipping, the modeled net profit is about $14.93. If the same order were hit by a 15% Offsite Ads fee, the modeled profit would drop by about $4.50.
Why shipping changes the answer
One common mistake is only calculating fees on the item price. Etsy's transaction fee applies to the order amount that includes shipping charged to the buyer. Payment processing is also based on the payment amount, and tax handling can vary by country and order context.
This is why a product can look profitable in a spreadsheet but disappoint after checkout. If you charge the buyer $5 for shipping, that shipping charge can increase the marketplace fee base. If you offer free shipping, your item price or your margin has to absorb the cost.
For a deeper breakdown, read Etsy fees on shipping and free shipping vs paid shipping.
Offsite Ads can change the whole sale
Offsite Ads are easy to forget because they do not apply to every order. But when an order is attributed to Offsite Ads, the extra fee can be large enough to change your pricing decision. Sellers should stress-test products both with and without Offsite Ads before assuming a margin is safe.
The calculator includes both 12% and 15% Offsite Ads modes. Use 15% for a conservative test if you are not sure which rate applies to your shop.
How to estimate your real profit
Use this basic workflow before listing or repricing an Etsy product:
- Enter the item price.
- Add shipping charged to the buyer, or use 0 for free shipping.
- Add product cost per item.
- Add your actual shipping or fulfillment cost.
- Turn on Offsite Ads if you want to stress-test the sale.
- Check the estimated net profit and margin.
- Use target-margin pricing if the margin is too low.
Open the Etsy fee and profit calculator, enter your item price, shipping, costs, and ad risk, then compare the estimated net profit before changing your listing price.
FAQ
Does Etsy take fees from shipping?
Yes. Etsy's transaction fee applies to the order amount that includes shipping charged to the buyer. This is why shipping strategy should be part of your pricing calculation.
Does the calculator include taxes?
The calculator includes a tax/VAT field because payment processing may be assessed on the payment amount. Tax handling varies by country and order details, so treat this as a planning estimate rather than tax advice.
Is this the same as my Etsy Payment account?
No. MarginDesk is an independent estimate tool. Use your Etsy Payment account and Etsy's current fee pages for final bookkeeping, refunds, taxes, and account-specific charges.
What if I sell print-on-demand products?
Use POD mode in the calculator. It changes the cost labels for provider production and fulfillment charges, and includes an optional extra POD cost field for add-ons such as packaging, design licensing, or sample amortization.
Last updated: June 26, 2026. Etsy fee rules can change, so always verify current rates before making business decisions.