Etsy Fee Calculator

Calculate all Etsy seller fees including listing, transaction, payment processing, and offsite ads to determine your actual profit.

Your Profit
$42.53
Item Price $50.00
Shipping $0.00
Subtotal $50.00
Listing Fee $0.20
Transaction Fee (6.5%) $3.25
Payment Processing $1.75
Total Fees $5.20
Your Profit $44.80

How to Use the Etsy Fee Calculator

This comprehensive calculator helps you understand all Etsy seller fees. Use Selling Price mode to see your profit from a listing price, or Target Profit mode to calculate what price you need to charge to achieve your desired profit after all fees.

  1. Select your calculation mode: Selling Price or Target Profit
  2. Enter the item price and optional shipping cost
  3. Set the quantity (affects listing fees if selling multiples)
  4. Enable Offsite Ads if your sale came from Etsy's advertising
  5. Check Etsy Plus if you're a member (for reference; doesn't affect per-sale fees)
  6. View complete breakdown of all fees and your final profit

Etsy Fee Breakdown

Listing Fee:

$0.20 per item listed (lasts 4 months or until sold) Renews automatically at $0.20 if you have auto-renew enabled

Transaction Fee:

6.5% of item price + shipping Transaction Fee = (Item Price + Shipping) × 6.5%

Payment Processing Fee:

3% + $0.25 per transaction Processing Fee = (Item Price + Shipping) × 3% + $0.25

Offsite Ads Fee (if applicable):

15% of total sale price (12% for sellers over $10k/year) Only charged when a sale comes from Etsy's offsite advertising

Example for $50 item with $5 shipping:

Subtotal: $55.00 Listing: $0.20 | Transaction (6.5%): $3.58 | Processing (3%+$0.25): $1.90 Total Fees: $5.68 → Your Profit: $49.32

Common Etsy Fee Examples

  • $20 item, no shipping: Total fees $2.05 → Profit $17.95 (10.3% fee rate)
  • $50 item, no shipping: Total fees $5.20 → Profit $44.80 (10.4% fee rate)
  • $100 item, no shipping: Total fees $9.95 → Profit $90.05 (10.0% fee rate)
  • $50 item + $10 shipping: Total fees $6.34 → Profit $53.66 (10.6% fee rate)
  • $50 item with Offsite Ads: Total fees $12.70 → Profit $37.30 (25.4% fee rate)
  • $25 item, 5 quantity: Total fees $26.75 → Profit $98.25 (21.4% fee rate for batch)

Understanding Etsy Fees

Etsy charges multiple fees for selling on their platform. The listing fee of $0.20 is charged each time you create or renew a listing, and the listing stays active for 4 months or until the item sells. If you have auto-renew enabled, Etsy automatically charges another $0.20 when the listing expires.

The transaction fee is 6.5% of the total sale price including both the item price and shipping cost. This is Etsy's primary revenue stream and applies to every sale. Additionally, payment processing fees of 3% + $0.25 are charged on the total amount, similar to Stripe or PayPal fees.

Offsite Ads are optional for sellers making under $10,000/year and mandatory for those exceeding this threshold. When a customer finds your listing through Etsy's ads on Google, Facebook, Instagram, or other platforms and makes a purchase, you're charged an additional 15% fee (12% for high-volume sellers). This fee is only charged when a sale directly results from offsite advertising.

Additional optional costs include Etsy Plus ($10/month) for enhanced shop customization, Pattern by Etsy ($15/month) for a standalone website, and Etsy Ads (variable daily budget) for promoted listings within Etsy search results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Etsy charges a $0.20 listing fee, 6.5% transaction fee on the total sale (including shipping), and 3% + $0.25 payment processing fee. Offsite Ads add 15% when applicable. For a typical $50 sale, total fees are approximately $5.20 (10.4%).
There's no mandatory monthly fee to have an Etsy shop. You only pay per-listing fees ($0.20) and per-sale fees (approximately 10% total). Optional subscriptions include Etsy Plus ($10/month), Pattern ($15/month), and Etsy Ads (your chosen budget).
Offsite Ads promote your listings on Google, Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms. If you make under $10,000/year, you can opt out. Above $10,000, participation is mandatory. The fee is 15% (or 12% for sellers over $10k) only when a sale results from the ad.
Yes, Etsy's 6.5% transaction fee and 3% payment processing fee are both calculated on the total sale amount including shipping. For example, a $40 item with $10 shipping incurs fees on the full $50. Consider this when pricing shipping costs.
Use the "Target Profit" mode to determine pricing. Calculate your costs (materials, labor, shipping) and desired profit, then work backward. Generally, Etsy fees total 10-11% without Offsite Ads, so multiply your target profit by 1.12 as a starting point.
Listings expire after 4 months or when an item sells. With auto-renew enabled (recommended), Etsy automatically charges $0.20 to relist when it expires. For sold items, auto-renew lists another identical item. You can disable auto-renew in listing settings.
Yes, all Etsy fees (listing, transaction, payment processing, offsite ads, and subscriptions) are tax-deductible business expenses. Download your monthly statements and CSV files from your Payment Account for record-keeping. Consult a tax professional for specific guidance.
Etsy Plus provides $15 in listing credits (75 listings), custom shop URL, restock notifications, and business card designs. If you regularly maintain 75+ listings, the listing credits alone cover the cost. For shops with fewer listings, the value depends on whether you'll use the branding features.

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