eBay vs Etsy Fee Comparison
The same sale, priced on both platforms.
Compare what eBay and Etsy each take from an identical sale, side by side, including listing, transaction, processing and per-order fees.
Cheaper platform
Etsy
by $1.47 on this sale
Both platforms charge advertising on top of everything here — Etsy Offsite Ads and eBay Promoted Listings — and either can add double digits to an attributed order. Compare the base fees first, then add whichever you actually use.
How the eBay vs Etsy Fee Comparison works
The two platforms charge in different shapes, which makes their headline percentages almost impossible to compare in your head. Etsy takes a listing fee before anything sells, a transaction fee, and processing separately. eBay takes one final value fee plus a flat per-order charge. Against a single sale the totals are often closer than sellers expect, and which one wins flips with the price point.
Also known as: Etsy vs eBay calculator · marketplace fee comparison calculator
Not financial advice. Marketplace fees change, and they vary by country, plan and seller status. Every rate here is an editable default, not a quoted price, check the platform's current fee schedule before you price a product against it. This is not tax or business advice.
Frequently asked questions
Is eBay or Etsy cheaper for sellers?
It depends on the price and the category. Etsy's listing fee and separate processing charge hurt most on cheap items, while eBay's single percentage can be higher on some categories. Run your actual price through both rather than comparing headline rates.
Why do the fees differ so much on cheap items?
Because both platforms charge something flat per order, and a flat charge is proportionally enormous on a $5 sale. On low-price goods the flat components, not the percentages, decide which platform is dearer.
Should I list on both?
Many sellers do, since the audiences differ: Etsy skews handmade, vintage and craft supplies, eBay is broader and stronger on used and collectible goods. The real cost of listing on both is inventory synchronisation, not fees.
Do these fees include advertising?
No. Etsy Offsite Ads and eBay Promoted Listings are both charged on top of everything compared here, and both can add double digits to an attributed order. Compare the base fees first, then add whichever ads programme you actually use.
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