Etsy Seller Fee Guide 2026

Etsy Fees:How Much They Take

Most sellers pay about 9.5-11% per sale once you combine the listing fee, transaction fee, and payment processing. Offsite ads can add another 12-15% when they apply.

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💰Quick Answer: How Much Does Etsy Take?

Etsy typically takes about 9.5-11% of each sale. That includes a $0.20 listing fee, a 6.5% transaction fee on item price + shipping, and 3% + $0.25 payment processing. Offsite Ads add 12-15% when the sale is ad-attributed.

  • $0.20 listing fee per item sold
  • 6.5% transaction fee on item price + shipping
  • 3% + $0.25 payment processing on the order total
  • Optional 12-15% Offsite Ads fee on eligible sales
6.5%
Transaction fee
3% + $0.25
Payment processing
$0.20
Listing fee
~10%
Typical total fee

The Core Fees Etsy Takes

These are the standard fees most sellers pay on every order.

Listing Fee

A $0.20 fee charged when you list an item and again when it sells (auto-renew).

Transaction Fee

6.5% of the total sale price, including shipping. This is Etsy's core commission.

Payment Processing

3% + $0.25 on the total order. Covers card and payment processing via Etsy Payments.

Offsite Ads

An extra 12-15% only when a sale comes from Etsy's offsite ads program.

Real Fee Examples

See how much Etsy takes at different price points.

Sale PriceShippingListing Fee6.5% Fee3% + $0.25Total FeesYou Keep
$25$5$0.20$1.95$1.15$3.30$26.70
$50$0$0.20$3.25$1.75$5.20$44.80
$100$10$0.20$7.15$3.55$10.90$99.10

How to Calculate Etsy Fees

Use this quick 4-step method to estimate your take-home.

1

Add the Listing Fee

Every sale includes the $0.20 listing fee.

  • • Charged when listed
  • • Charged again when it sells
2

Calculate the Transaction Fee

Multiply item price + shipping by 6.5%.

  • • Includes shipping
  • • Applies to every sale
3

Calculate Payment Processing

Add 3% of the total order and $0.25.

  • • Applies to total order
  • • Includes shipping
4

Check for Offsite Ads

If the sale is ad-attributed, add 12-15%.

  • • Optional under $10K/year
  • • Required over $10K/year

Do This, Not That

Protect your margins with simple pricing choices.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌Don't Do This

  • •Ignore the shipping portion of fees
  • •Underprice low-cost items without a margin buffer
  • •Assume Offsite Ads are always optional
  • •Forget currency conversion fees on international orders
  • •Rely on guesswork instead of real calculations

✅Do This Instead

  • •Price with fees included, not as an afterthought
  • •Increase average order value with bundles
  • •Use multi-quantity listings to reduce listing fees
  • •Track Offsite Ads impact if you're opted in
  • •Use a fee calculator before changing prices

How Etsy Fees Are Calculated on a Real Sale

A step-by-step walkthrough of every fee that applies when a real order comes through.

Option 1: Start with your item price and shipping combined

Etsy calculates both the transaction fee and payment processing fee on the combined total of item price plus shipping charged. If you sell a candle for $22 and charge $6 shipping, your taxable fee base is $28. Many sellers make the mistake of only thinking about the item price when estimating fees.

Option 2: Apply the 6.5% transaction fee first

Multiply your combined item price and shipping by 0.065. On the $28 example, that comes to $1.82. This is the amount Etsy deducts as its core marketplace commission, and it applies to every completed sale regardless of payment method or buyer location.

Option 3: Add the payment processing charge

Payment processing is 3% of the order total plus a flat $0.25. On a $28 order, that is $0.84 + $0.25 = $1.09. This fee covers the cost of processing credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, and other Etsy Payments methods. It is charged on the full order total including any tax collected.

Option 4: Include the $0.20 listing fee

Each listing costs $0.20 to publish and auto-renews for another $0.20 every time a sale is made. On a $28 order your total standard fees sum to $1.82 + $1.09 + $0.20 = $3.11, which is roughly 11.1% of the $28 base. For high-volume sellers, these listing renewal fees add up quickly across large catalogs.

Option 5: Factor in Offsite Ads only when triggered

The Offsite Ads fee is not charged on every sale. It applies only when a buyer discovers your listing through one of Etsy's external advertising placements on Google, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or Bing, and then completes a purchase within 30 days. If triggered, sellers who made less than $10,000 in the past 12 months pay 15%; sellers above that threshold pay 12%.

Option 6: Check for currency conversion fees on international orders

If your shop currency differs from the buyer's currency, Etsy applies a currency conversion fee of 2.5% on the converted amount. This is easy to overlook for shops that sell internationally. Setting your shop currency to match your primary market or using a multi-currency pricing strategy can help you account for this cost in your margins.

Strategies to Reduce the Impact of Etsy Fees

You cannot eliminate Etsy's core fees, but these approaches help you keep more of every sale.

Option 1: Opt out of Offsite Ads if you qualify

Sellers who made less than $10,000 on Etsy in the past 12 months can opt out of the Offsite Ads program entirely in their Shop Manager settings. If your Offsite Ads conversion rate is low and you are paying the 15% fee on sales you would have made anyway through organic search, opting out can meaningfully increase your per-order profit.

Option 2: Use multi-quantity listings to reduce listing renewals

Every time a single-quantity listing sells out and you relist it, you pay another $0.20. By setting up listings with a quantity of 10, 20, or more, each sale draws down the quantity counter rather than triggering a new listing fee. For sellers with fast-moving items, this simple change can save several dollars per month in unnecessary renewal fees.

Option 3: Bundle products to raise average order value

The $0.20 listing fee and the $0.25 flat component of payment processing are fixed costs per transaction. Selling a bundle at $60 instead of two separate $30 items means you pay those fixed costs once instead of twice. Higher average order values dilute the impact of fixed per-transaction fees and leave more money in your pocket on the same revenue.

Option 4: Build fees into your base price from day one

The most effective fee-reduction strategy is pricing correctly from the start. Use a fee calculator to determine your true take-home before publishing a listing. A product priced at $25 with free shipping included is not equivalent to the same product at $20 plus $5 shipping — the total fee base is the same $25, but your perceived pricing strategy and buyer conversion may differ.

Option 5: Review your pricing annually as Etsy fee structures evolve

Etsy has raised its transaction fee from 5% to 6.5% in recent years, and additional fee changes are always possible. Setting a reminder to review your profit margins once per year ensures that fee increases do not quietly erode your profitability. Use Insight Agent's fee calculator to stress-test prices whenever you suspect margins have slipped.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most sellers pay about 9.5-11% per sale when you combine the 6.5% transaction fee, 3% + $0.25 payment processing, and the $0.20 listing fee.
Yes. Etsy calculates the transaction and payment processing fees on the item price plus shipping.
Yes. Etsy's total fees are typically around 10%, while Amazon Handmade charges a 15% referral fee.
No. Digital products pay the same fees, but sellers keep higher margins because there are no shipping or material costs.
You can't reduce core fees, but you can opt out of Offsite Ads (if under $10K/year), price strategically, and use multi-quantity listings to reduce listing costs.
In 2026, Etsy takes a $0.20 listing fee, a 6.5% transaction fee on the item price plus shipping, and a 3% + $0.25 payment processing fee. Combined, most sellers see Etsy take between 9.5% and 11% of the total order value. If a sale is attributed to Offsite Ads, an additional 12-15% fee applies on top of those standard charges.
Etsy's transaction fee is 6.5% of the total sale amount, which includes both the item price and the shipping cost you charge the buyer. This fee was raised from 5% to 6.5% in April 2022 and has remained at that level through 2026. It is the largest single fee Etsy charges and applies to every completed order.
Yes, Etsy charges a $0.20 listing fee when you first publish a listing and again each time that listing sells and auto-renews. If you have a multi-quantity listing, the $0.20 renewal fee is only charged when the listing quantity drops to zero and the listing itself renews, not on every individual unit sold within that listing.
The Etsy Payments processing fee is 3% of the total order amount plus a flat $0.25 per transaction. This fee covers the cost of accepting credit cards, debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other payment methods through the Etsy Payments system. It is charged in addition to the transaction fee and listing fee.
Yes, both the 6.5% transaction fee and the 3% payment processing fee are calculated on the combined total of the item price plus any shipping amount you charge the buyer. This means that charging higher shipping while keeping the item price low does not reduce your total fee burden — Etsy takes the same percentage regardless of how the total is split between price and shipping.
There is no mandatory monthly fee to sell on the standard Etsy platform. You only pay fees when you list or sell an item. However, Etsy offers an optional Etsy Plus subscription for $10 per month that includes listing credits, shop customization options, and discounts on custom web addresses — but it is entirely optional and not required to sell.
Etsy Plus costs $10 per month and is an optional upgrade for sellers who want additional tools and perks. The subscription includes 15 listing credits (worth $3.00) and $5 in Etsy Ads credits each month, along with access to advanced customization features and discounts on a custom Etsy shop address. For most sellers, the monthly cost roughly offsets the included credits, making the additional features effectively free.
Etsy promotes listings from all shops on external platforms including Google Shopping, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Bing through its Offsite Ads program. When a buyer clicks one of those ads and makes a purchase from your shop within 30 days, Etsy charges an additional fee: 15% for sellers who made less than $10,000 in the past 12 months, or 12% for sellers above that threshold. This fee is charged in addition to all standard fees.
Sellers who have made less than $10,000 on Etsy in the past 12 months can opt out of the Offsite Ads program in their Shop Manager under the Marketing tab. Once you exceed $10,000 in annual Etsy sales, participation becomes mandatory and you cannot opt out. If you are close to the threshold, it is worth tracking your sales total because mandatory enrollment happens automatically when you cross it.
Yes, all Etsy fees — including listing fees, transaction fees, payment processing fees, and Offsite Ads fees — are ordinary business expenses and are generally tax deductible for sellers operating as a business. You should keep records of all fees paid, which are available in your Etsy Shop Manager under Finances. Always consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to your situation and jurisdiction.
Amazon Handmade charges a 15% referral fee on the total sale price with no separate listing fee, transaction fee, or payment processing fee. Etsy's combined fees typically land between 9.5% and 11%, making Etsy meaningfully cheaper for most sellers. However, Amazon Handmade gives access to Amazon's massive buyer base, so the right platform depends on your product category, price point, and marketing strategy.
The listing fee is a flat $0.20 charged each time a listing is published or auto-renews after a sale, regardless of the sale price. The transaction fee is 6.5% of the total sale amount (item price plus shipping) and is only charged when a sale actually occurs. The listing fee covers the cost of having your item visible in the Etsy marketplace, while the transaction fee is Etsy's commission for facilitating the actual purchase.

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Fee information is current as of February 2026. Etsy policies and fee structures can change. Always verify the latest fees in your Etsy Shop Manager.