Etsy Fee Percentages Explained

What Percentage DoesEtsy Take from Sellers?

Etsy takes 6.5% transaction fee plus 3% + $0.25 payment processing from every sale. On average, sellers pay ~10% in total fees.

6.5% Transaction Fee3% + $0.25 Payment~10% Total Average12-15% Offsite Ads$0.20 Listing FeeNo Monthly Fee
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💰Quick Answer: What Percentage Does Etsy Take?

Etsy takes approximately 9.5-10% from every sale:

  • 6.5% Transaction Fee - on item price + shipping
  • 3% + $0.25 Payment Processing - on total payment
  • $0.20 Listing Fee - per item sold

Example: On a $40 sale, Etsy takes about $4.25 in fees (10.6%). You keep $35.75.

Note: Offsite Ads add 12-15% for ad-attributed sales. Currency conversion adds 2.5% for international orders.

The Percentages at a Glance

6.5%
Transaction Fee
Every sale
3%
Payment Fee
+ $0.25 flat
~10%
Total Average
Combined fees
12-15%
Offsite Ads
If applicable

Understanding Etsy's Percentage Fees

A detailed breakdown of each percentage Etsy charges

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Transaction Fee

6.5%

Applies to: Item price + shipping

Etsy's main commission on every sale. Applied to total order value including shipping charged to buyer.

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Payment Processing

3%

Applies to: Total payment + $0.25 flat fee

Credit card processing through Etsy Payments. Includes a flat $0.25 per transaction.

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Offsite Ads

12-15%

Applies to: Ad-attributed sales only

Only charged if buyer clicked an Etsy ad. Optional for shops under $10K/year revenue.

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Currency Conversion

2.5%

Applies to: International sales

Applied when converting payments from foreign currencies to your local currency.

Real Percentage Examples

See exactly what percentage you'll pay at different price points

Sale PriceShipping6.5% Trans.3% + $0.25ListingTotal %You Keep
$25$0$1.63$1.00$0.2011.3%$22.17
$50$5$3.58$1.90$0.2010.3%$49.32
$100$0$6.50$3.25$0.2010.0%$90.05
$200$10$13.65$6.55$0.209.7%$189.60

Key Insight: Notice that the total percentage decreases as sale price increases. This is because the $0.20 listing fee and $0.25 payment flat fee become a smaller proportion of higher-priced sales.

How Etsy's Percentage Compares

See how Etsy's fees stack up against other platforms

PlatformMain FeePaymentTotal %Notes
Etsy(This guide)6.5%3%~10%No monthly fee required
Amazon Handmade15%Included15%No monthly fee for Handmade
eBay12.9%Included~13%Final value fee includes processing
Shopify0%2.9%~3%Requires $29-299/month plan
Big Cartel0%2.9%~3%Free plan limited to 5 products

Tips for Managing Etsy's Percentage Fees

✅ Do This

  • •Price strategically: Factor in the ~10% fees when setting prices
  • •Opt out of Offsite Ads: If under $10K/year, save 12-15% on ad sales
  • •Use multi-quantity listings: Reduce listing fee per unit sold
  • •Focus on higher prices: Fee percentage is lower on expensive items

❌ Avoid This

  • •Don't forget shipping fees: Etsy's percentage applies to shipping too
  • •Don't ignore international costs: Add 2.5% for currency conversion
  • •Don't underprice: Fees eat more of your margin on cheap items
  • •Don't duplicate listings: Each separate listing costs $0.20

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Etsy's percentage fees.

Etsy takes approximately 9.5-10% from every sale through two main fees: a 6.5% transaction fee on the total sale price (including shipping), and a 3% + $0.25 payment processing fee. Additionally, there's a $0.20 listing fee per item. For sales attributed to Offsite Ads, Etsy takes an additional 12-15%.
The 6.5% transaction fee is Etsy's main commission. It's calculated on the total order amount, including the item price and any shipping you charge the buyer. This fee was raised from 5% to 6.5% in April 2022. It applies to every sale regardless of how the buyer found your listing.
The 3% + $0.25 payment processing fee covers credit card and payment processing through Etsy Payments. This is charged on the total transaction amount including shipping. It's similar to what you'd pay with Stripe, PayPal, or Square for payment processing.
Yes, Etsy's 6.5% transaction fee and 3% payment fee are both calculated on the total order amount, which includes shipping. For example, on a $30 item with $5 shipping, Etsy calculates fees on the full $35. This is why some sellers build shipping into their item price.
Etsy charges 12-15% on sales attributed to their Offsite Ads program. Sellers making under $10,000/year pay 15% but can opt out. Sellers over $10,000/year pay 12% and cannot opt out. This fee only applies when a buyer clicks an Etsy ad and purchases within 30 days.
To calculate your take-home pay, multiply your sale price by 0.935 (subtracting 6.5%), then multiply that by 0.97 (subtracting 3%), then subtract $0.45 (the $0.20 listing fee + $0.25 payment fee). For a $50 sale with no shipping, you'd keep about $44.87 (89.7%).
No, Etsy charges the same percentage fees for digital downloads as physical products: 6.5% transaction fee and 3% + $0.25 payment processing. However, since digital products have no shipping or material costs, sellers often keep a higher profit margin despite the same fee percentages.
Amazon Handmade takes 15% (a flat referral fee) compared to Etsy's ~10% total fees. However, Amazon waives the $39.99/month Professional Seller fee for Handmade sellers. For low-volume sellers, Etsy is typically cheaper; for high-volume sellers, the difference narrows.
No, if your item doesn't sell, Etsy only charges the $0.20 listing fee. The 6.5% transaction fee and 3% payment fee only apply when you make a sale. This makes Etsy relatively low-risk for testing new products.
You can't reduce Etsy's core percentage fees, but you can: opt out of Offsite Ads (if under $10K/year), use multi-quantity listings to reduce listing fee per unit, avoid currency conversion by setting prices in your local currency, and price strategically to account for fees upfront.
For international sales, Etsy takes the same 6.5% + 3% + $0.25 fees, plus an additional 2.5% currency conversion fee if the buyer pays in a different currency. This brings total fees to around 12% for international transactions.
Yes, Etsy has increased fees over time. The transaction fee increased from 3.5% to 5% in 2018, then to 6.5% in April 2022. Payment processing has remained relatively stable at 3% + $0.25. Etsy has stated these increases fund platform improvements and advertising.

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Fee percentages are accurate as of January 2026. Etsy may change their fee structure at any time. Always check Etsy's official fee page for the most current information. This guide is for educational purposes.

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