Whatnot fee calculator

How Whatnot fees work

8% commission on item price (standard tier) + 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing.

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

Is Whatnot the best place for this product?

Whatnot ranks #5 of 9. Shopify would leave you $2.40 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

Whatnot fee questions

What fees does Whatnot charge sellers?

8% commission on item price (standard tier) + 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing. These are standard-category US rates, checked 2026-11-03 on Whatnot's official fee page.

How much does Whatnot take from a $29.99 sale?

On a $29.99 item with free shipping, Whatnot fees total $3.57 (11.9% of the sale). With $9 product cost, $4.50 shipping and $1 other costs, you keep $11.92.

What is the break-even price on Whatnot?

For a product costing $9 with $4.50 shipping and $1 other costs, the lowest Whatnot price that doesn't lose money is $16.61. Enter your own numbers in the calculator to get yours.

Is Whatnot cheaper than other marketplaces?

For that $29.99 example, Whatnot ranks #5 of 9 marketplaces by profit after fees. Shopify leaves the most at $14.32.