eBay fee calculator

How eBay fees work

13.6% final value + $0.40 per order ($0.30 for orders $10 or less).

Standard-category US rates, checked 2026-11-03 on eBay's official fee page. Your category or seller level may differ.

Is eBay the best place for this product?

eBay ranks #6 of 9. Shopify would leave you $3.31 more per order.

1. #1 Shopify$14.32
2. #2 TikTok Shop$13.69
3. #3 Mercari$12.49
4. #4 Etsy$12.19
5. #5 Whatnot$11.92
6. #6 eBay$11.01
7. #7 Walmart$10.99
8. #8 Amazon$10.00
9. #9 Poshmark$9.49

eBay fee questions

What fees does eBay charge sellers?

13.6% final value + $0.40 per order ($0.30 for orders $10 or less). These are standard-category US rates, checked 2026-11-03 on eBay's official fee page.

How much does eBay take from a $29.99 sale?

On a $29.99 item with free shipping, eBay fees total $4.48 (14.9% of the sale). With $9 product cost, $4.50 shipping and $1 other costs, you keep $11.01.

What is the break-even price on eBay?

For a product costing $9 with $4.50 shipping and $1 other costs, the lowest eBay price that doesn't lose money is $17.25. Enter your own numbers in the calculator to get yours.

Is eBay cheaper than other marketplaces?

For that $29.99 example, eBay ranks #6 of 9 marketplaces by profit after fees. Shopify leaves the most at $14.32.