Free calculators for Etsy fee analysis, dropshipping profit, and POD margins — plus in-depth guides covering Etsy's 2026 fee structure, listing strategies, and offsite ads. Updated April 2026.
Etsy charges three layers of fees: $0.20 per listing (auto-renews every 4 months), 6.5% transaction fee on the sale price + shipping + gift wrap, and 3% + $0.25 payment processing. For a $50 item with $5 shipping, that's approximately $4.95 in total fees — roughly 9.9% of gross revenue.
Etsy's 2024 fee increase from 6% to 6.5% caught many sellers off guard. Offsite Ads are now mandatory for shops that exceed $10,000 in annual sales, charging 12% (vs 15% for smaller shops). Use our calculators below to model your exact margins before listing.
Complete fee breakdown: listing renewal ($0.20), transaction fee (6.5%), and payment processing (3% + $0.25). See your exact net payout for any sale price.
Open Calculator →Calculate Etsy net profit after all fees: transaction fees, payment processing, offsite ads, COGS, and shipping. Know exactly what you keep per sale. Updated May 2026.
Open Calculator →Compare Etsy Labels discounted rates vs retail USPS. Calculate shipping for First Class, Ground Advantage, and Priority Mail. Save 5–30% with Etsy Labels. Updated May 2026.
Open Calculator →Model your Etsy dropshipping margins: product cost, shipping from supplier, Etsy fees, ad spend, and net profit per sale. Updated for 2026 fee structure.
Open Calculator →Print-on-demand profit analysis for Etsy POD sellers. Factor in base product cost, print area fees, Etsy fees, and shipping to calculate true margins.
Open Calculator →Compare Etsy fees (6.5% + $0.25 + $0.20) vs Shopify (2.9% + $0.30 + $39/mo). Find the crossover point where each platform becomes cheaper.
Open Calculator →Side-by-side comparison of Etsy (~9.9%) vs eBay (13.25% FVF for most categories, payment processing included under Managed Payments). See which marketplace keeps more of your profit for your category and price range.
Open Calculator →Etsy charges ~9.9% per sale with no monthly fee. Shopify charges 2.9% + $0.30 + $39/mo. Shopify becomes cheaper above ~$750/month in sales volume.
Etsy charges ~9.9% per sale. eBay charges 13.25% FVF for most categories (payment processing included under Managed Payments). Etsy is typically cheaper for most categories and price points.
| Fee Type | 2026 Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Listing Fee | $0.20 per item | Auto-renews every 4 months. No free listings on standard accounts. |
| Transaction Fee | 6.5% | Applies to sale price + shipping + gift wrap. Increased from 6% in 2024. |
| Payment Processing | 3% + $0.25 | Per order. Applies to total order value. |
| Offsite Ads (under $10K/yr) | 15% | Optional for shops under $10K/year. Only charged on orders from ad clicks. |
| Offsite Ads ($10K+/yr) | 12% | Mandatory for shops exceeding $10,000/year. Only charged on ad-driven orders. |
| Regulated Products | $0.50 per listing | Additional fee for alcohol, batteries, cosmetics, and other regulated categories. |
| Currency Conversion | 2.5% | Applied when buyer and seller currencies differ. |
Source: Etsy Seller Handbook — rates as of April 2026. Fees subject to change.
Enter your product price and see exactly what Etsy takes — and what you keep — for every sale in 2026.
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