ProfitLayer
Updated April 2026

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% + $0.25

Per transaction (US sellers, Etsy Payments)

Listing Fee

$0.20

Per 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

Sale Price$29.99
Product Cost−$8.00
Shipping Cost−$4.50
Packaging−$0.50
Etsy Transaction Fee (6.5%)−$1.95
Payment Fee (3% + $0.25)−$1.15
Listing Fee−$0.20
Refund Provision (3%)−$0.90

Net Profit

$12.79

42.6% margin

Break-even price: $13.58

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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.