Etsy Fee Calculator
This easy calculator will help you determine selling prices for your products in order to save money and increase profits
Etsy Fee Calculator & Profit Margin Tool
Are you an Etsy seller struggling to price your products correctly while maintaining healthy profit margins? Our comprehensive Etsy Fee Calculator is designed to help creative entrepreneurs, handmade sellers, and vintage dealers accurately calculate all Etsy fees and determine optimal selling prices for maximum profitability.
Accurate Fee Calculations
Our tool incorporates all current Etsy fee structures, including the 6.5% transaction fee, $0.20 listing fee, 3% + $0.25 payment processing fee, and optional 12-15% offsite advertising fees.
Real-Time Analysis
See your profit margins instantly as you adjust prices and costs. The interactive calculator updates in real-time with an intuitive donut chart visualization.
Smart Pricing Strategy
Whether you're selling handmade jewelry, vintage clothing, or digital downloads, our calculator helps you price competitively while maintaining healthy margins.
Maximize Profitability
Avoid the common mistake of underpricing products. Set prices that ensure profitability from day one with accurate fee calculations.
Understanding Etsy Fees: Complete Guide
Etsy's fee structure consists of several components that every seller should understand. The platform charges a $0.20 listing fee for each item you list, which covers the cost of hosting your listing for four months or until it sells.
Listing Fees
$0.20 per item, valid for 4 months or until sold. Charged immediately when you create a listing.
Transaction Fees
6.5% of total sale price including shipping. Automatically deducted from your earnings.
Payment Processing
3% + $0.25 per transaction in the US. Covers credit cards, PayPal, and other payment methods.
Offsite Advertising
12-15% fee for sales from external advertising on Google, Facebook, and Pinterest.
Successful Etsy sellers often use the cost-plus pricing method, calculating total costs and adding desired profit margins. Our calculator makes this process simple by showing exactly how much you'll keep after all fees are deducted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Etsy charges a $0.20 listing fee for each item you list in your shop. This fee is charged immediately when you create a listing and covers hosting your item for 4 months or until it sells, whichever comes first. If your item doesn't sell within 4 months, you'll need to pay another $0.20 to renew the listing.
The transaction fee is 6.5% of the total sale price, including the item price, shipping costs, and any applicable taxes. For example, if you sell an item for $20 with $5 shipping, the transaction fee would be calculated on $25 (6.5% × $25 = $1.63).
Etsy Payments processing fees in the United States are 3% + $0.25 per transaction. This covers the cost of processing credit cards, debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other payment methods. The fee varies by country.
Offsite ads fees (12-15%) only apply to sales that come directly from Etsy's advertising on external platforms like Google, Facebook, Pinterest, and Bing. You're only charged when someone clicks on your ad and makes a purchase within 30 days.
Yes, optional fees include: Etsy Ads (on-site advertising), Pattern by Etsy website subscriptions ($15/month), Plus plan ($10/month), currency conversion fees, and various label and packaging services. Additional photos beyond the first 10 cost $0.20 each.
To minimize fees: price items to account for all fees upfront, use high-quality photos to reduce additional image purchases, optimize listings for Etsy search, consider offering free shipping with built-in costs, bundle items to increase order value, and focus on excellent customer service.