Etsy Profit Calculator — True Net After All Fees
See exactly how much you keep after Etsy's 6.5% transaction fee, 3% + $0.25 payment fee, $0.20 listing fee, shipping, and your cost of goods.
Etsy Fee Breakdown (2026)
Transaction Fee
6.5%Of total order amount including shipping
Payment Processing
3% + $0.25Per transaction (US sellers, Etsy Payments)
Listing Fee
$0.20Per listing, charged every 4 months or upon sale
Offsite Ads (optional)
12–15%Only on sales from Offsite Ads promotions
Currency Conversion
2.5%If buyer pays in a different currency
Regulatory Fee (CA/UK)
~1–2%For sellers in some countries only
Example: $29.99 Handmade Item on Etsy
Costs
Is Etsy the Most Profitable Platform for You?
Etsy is better when...
- You sell handmade or vintage items
- You benefit from Etsy's built-in audience
- Your items are $20–$100+ (fees matter less)
- You don't have your own traffic yet
Etsy is worse when...
- Your item is under $15 (fees crush margins)
- Your category has Offsite Ads taken out
- You're already driving your own traffic
- You want no transaction fee (Shopify)
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Etsy Fees FAQ
What fees does Etsy charge?▾
Etsy charges a 6.5% transaction fee, a $0.20 listing fee per item, and a 3% + $0.25 payment processing fee for US sellers using Etsy Payments.
Does Etsy charge if the item doesn't sell?▾
Yes. The $0.20 listing fee is charged when you create or renew a listing, regardless of whether it sells.
What is Etsy's Offsite Ads fee?▾
If your shop made over $10,000 in a year, Etsy charges 12% on sales from Offsite Ads. Under $10k, it's 15% but you can opt out.
How do I calculate profit on Etsy?▾
Net Profit = Sale Price − Transaction Fee (6.5%) − Payment Fee (3% + $0.25) − Listing Fee ($0.20) − Shipping Cost − Product Cost − Packaging − Ads.