Etsy vs eBay seller fees
Etsy leaves you more at every price we tested.
Profit per sale at common prices
Same product each time: $9.00 cost, $4.50 shipping, $1.00 other, free shipping for the buyer.
| Sale price | Etsy fees | Etsy profit | eBay fees | eBay profit | Better |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $1.88 | −$1.38 | $2.44 | −$1.94 | Etsy +$0.56 |
| $30.00 | $3.30 | $12.20 | $4.48 | $11.02 | Etsy +$1.18 |
| $75.00 | $7.58 | $52.92 | $10.60 | $49.90 | Etsy +$3.02 |
| $150.00 | $14.70 | $120.80 | $20.80 | $114.70 | Etsy +$6.10 |
Standard-category US rates, checked 2026-11-03. Fees aren't everything — buyer traffic matters too.