Enter one sale and see the exact fees and net profit on each platform. U.S. rates, verified September 2026.
| Fee | Etsy (US) | eBay (most categories) |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $0.20 per listing | $0 (250 free listings/month) |
| Commission | 6.5% of price + shipping | 13.6% of price + shipping |
| Per-order fee | — | $0.40 per order |
| Payment processing | 3% + $0.25 | Included in final value fee (managed payments) |
| Optional ads | Offsite Ads 15% / 12% over $10k | Promoted Listings (you set the rate) |
eBay charges roughly double the percentage (13.6% vs Etsy's combined 6.5% transaction fee), but Etsy adds a separate $0.20 listing fee and a 3% + $0.25 payment charge. Which one leaves you more money depends on the price: on low-priced items Etsy's fixed $0.20 listing and $0.25 payment amounts hurt more, while on higher-priced items eBay's larger percentage usually takes the lead. Enter your own numbers above to see the exact crossover for what you sell.
This comparison uses standard U.S. rates and excludes optional ads and any regulatory operating fees that apply in a few countries. Etsy sellers also pay a small payment processing rate that varies by country; U.S. is 3% + $0.25.
For most items above about $15–20, Etsy's all-in fees are usually lower because its commission is 6.5% versus eBay's 13.6%. On very low-priced items, Etsy's fixed $0.20 listing fee and $0.25 payment portion can make it comparable or slightly more expensive. Use the calculator for your exact price.
No for most sellers — eBay includes 250 zero-insertion-fee listings per month. You only pay an insertion fee if you exceed that or use certain advanced listing upgrades. The final value fee (13.6% in most categories) plus $0.40 per order is the main cost.
Yes. Under eBay managed payments, the 13.6% final value fee includes payment processing; there is no separate PayPal-style charge. Etsy bills its 6.5% transaction fee and its 3% + $0.25 payment processing separately.
Both are optional and excluded above. Etsy Offsite Ads cost 15% (or 12% if your shop earns over $10,000/year) only when an ad produces a sale. eBay Promoted Listings charge an ad rate you choose on attributed sales. Add them only if you advertise.
Fees are only one factor. Etsy brings built-in discovery for handmade, vintage and craft buyers but is restrictive on what you can list. eBay allows a much wider range of new and used goods and has a larger buyer base. Compare net profit here, then pick based on your product and audience.
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