The marketplace fee comparison tool shows you exactly how much each selling platform takes from your sale — and how much you keep. Enter your selling price and shipping amount to compare Etsy, Amazon Handmade, eBay, Mercari, Poshmark, and Depop side-by-side, ranked by lowest fees.
Affects Etsy fee (charged on shipping too)
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Net Proceeds Comparison
Fee Structure Notes
How to Compare Marketplace Fees
Different marketplace fees can mean the difference between profitability and loss on the same product. A $35 item sold on Depop nets ~$31.50 vs Poshmark which nets only $28. Over 100 sales, that's a $350 difference in your pocket.
Etsy (6.5% + 3% + $0.25 + $0.20 listing)
Etsy's fees are calculated on the total order value including shipping you charge the buyer. With all fees combined, sellers typically pay 9-10% effective rate. The $0.20 listing fee is charged whether or not the item sells. Etsy's marketplace discovery makes it worth the cost for handmade goods.
Amazon Handmade (15%)
Amazon charges a straightforward 15% with no separate listing or payment processing fees. This sounds simple but is significantly higher than most competitors. The tradeoff: Amazon's traffic volume can justify the cost if your product category gets organic discovery. Not ideal for low-margin handmade goods under $30.
eBay (13.25%)
eBay charges a final value fee of 13.25% on the sale price plus shipping, with a $0.30 per-order charge. The fee can be lower (2.35-7%) for some categories like motors and real estate. For most consumer goods, 13.25% is the effective rate. eBay works best for one-off sales and unique items with motivated buyers.
Mercari (10%), Poshmark (20% / $2.95), Depop (10%)
Mercari and Depop both charge a clean 10% flat fee — competitive and predictable. Poshmark's 20% makes it expensive for any item over $15, but their audience is highly fashion-focused. If you're selling clothing under $15, Poshmark's $2.95 flat fee beats 10-15% from competitors. For clothing over $15, Mercari or Depop win on fees.
FAQ
Is this marketplace fee comparison tool free?
Yes, completely free with no signup required. All calculations run in your browser.
What fees does Etsy charge sellers?
Etsy charges: $0.20 listing fee per item, 6.5% transaction fee on the sale price plus shipping, and 3% + $0.25 payment processing fee. If Etsy Offsite Ads drives a sale, they charge an additional 12-15% fee. This calculator uses the base fees without the offsite ads fee.
What are Amazon Handmade's fees?
Amazon Handmade charges a flat 15% referral fee on the total selling price, with no separate listing fee or payment processing fee (it's included in the 15%). This makes Amazon expensive for lower-priced items but simpler to calculate for higher-priced handmade goods.
How does Poshmark's fee structure work?
Poshmark charges a flat $2.95 fee for sales under $15. For sales of $15 or more, they charge 20% of the sale price. This makes Poshmark one of the most expensive platforms for mid-range items, but competitive for very cheap items where $2.95 is a lower percentage than competitors.
Which marketplace has the lowest fees?
It depends on your item price. For items under $15, Depop (10%) or eBay (~13%) often beat Poshmark ($2.95 flat). For items over $50, Payhip (5%) or direct-to-consumer are cheapest, but for marketplace discovery, Depop at 10% tends to be lower than Etsy's combined 9.5-10% or eBay's 13%.
Does the calculator include shipping costs?
The selling price input is your item selling price. Add shipping in the shipping cost field — this affects Etsy's fee calculation (Etsy charges transaction fees on shipping charged to the buyer) but not most other platforms which charge fees only on the item price.
Is my pricing data private?
Yes. Everything runs locally in your browser. No pricing data is stored or transmitted.