Etsy seller fees
Handmade & vintage · snapshot June 2026
Etsy charges sellers: 6.5% transaction fee (all categories). $0.20 listing fee + 6.5% transaction fee + 3% + $0.25 payment processing. Roughly 9.5% + $0.45 per US sale. On a $50 sale the total marketplace take is ~10.0% (about $5.00). Snapshot June 2026 - marketplaces change fees; verify on the official fee page before relying on these figures.
Source: Etsy Fees & Payments Policy. Data as of June 2026.
Business-finance note: these are general fee figures, not a quote. Your real cost depends on category, plan, region, shipping/tax treatment and optional add-ons. Always confirm on the marketplace's official fee page. See our disclaimer.
Etsy fee breakdown
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Listing fee | $0.20 per listing (per 4 months / per sale) |
| Transaction fee | 6.5% of item + shipping + personalization |
| Payment processing (US) | 3% + $0.25 |
| Combined typical | ~9.5% + $0.45 per sale |
| Offsite Ads | 12% (mandatory > $10k/yr) or 15% (optional) |
Source: Etsy Fees & Payments Policy.
Key points
- $0.20 listing fee is charged per listing whether or not the item sells, and renews every 4 months or on sale.
- 6.5% transaction fee applies to item price + shipping + gift wrap + personalization.
- US payment processing is 3% + $0.25 (varies by country).
- Sellers over $10,000 in 365 days pay a mandatory Offsite Ads fee of 12% (15% under $10k, optional).
Etsy at a glance
| Fee factor | Etsy |
|---|---|
| Type | Handmade & vintage |
| Pricing model | Listing fee + transaction fee + payment processing |
| Selling / commission fee | 6.5% transaction fee (all categories) |
| Per-order fixed fee | None |
| Per-item minimum | None |
| Payment processing | 3% + $0.25 |
| Listing fee | $0.20 |
| Monthly fee | None |
| Effective fee on a $50 sale | ~10.0% (about $5.00) |
| Best for | Handmade, craft, vintage and digital downloads; engaged buyer base for unique goods. |
Source: Etsy Fees & Payments Policy. Data as of June 2026.
Pros & cons for sellers
Where Etsy works for sellers
- Built-in audience actively shopping for handmade and vintage.
- Low transaction fee (6.5%) compared with general marketplaces.
- Good for digital downloads with near-zero fulfillment cost.
Watch-outs
- Listing fee is charged even if the item never sells.
- Offsite Ads fee (12-15%) can hit on ad-attributed sales.
- Payment processing and listing fees add up on low-price items.
Accuracy note: Payment processing rates vary by country. Offsite Ads is mandatory once you pass $10,000 in trailing-year sales.
Etsy vs other marketplaces
How Etsy compares with other marketplaces on the fee a seller pays:
| Marketplace | Seller fee | Effective fee ($50 sale) |
|---|---|---|
| Etsy (this marketplace) | 6.5% transaction fee (all categories) | ~10.0% |
| Amazon | 8% to 45% by category (most categories 15%) | ~15.0% |
| eBay | 12.7% to 15.3% by category | ~14.4% |
| Walmart Marketplace | 6% to 15% by category (most categories 15%) | ~15.0% |
| Shopify | 0% marketplace commission; payment processing 2.4%-2.9% + $0.30 | ~3.5% |
| Poshmark | $2.95 flat under $15; 20% on sales $15 and over | ~20.0% |
Frequently asked questions
What fees does Etsy charge sellers?
Etsy uses listing fee + transaction fee + payment processing. Headline: 6.5% transaction fee (all categories). $0.20 listing fee + 6.5% transaction fee + 3% + $0.25 payment processing. Roughly 9.5% + $0.45 per US sale. snapshot June 2026 - verify on the official fee page.
How much does Etsy take from a $50 sale?
On a $50 sale, Etsy takes roughly $5.00 (~10.0%), before any optional add-ons or fulfillment. Snapshot June 2026 - marketplaces change fees; verify on the official fee page before relying on these figures.
Does Etsy charge a monthly or listing fee?
No required monthly fee. No required monthly fee; optional Etsy Plus is $10/month. Listing fee: $0.20 per listing.
What should sellers watch for on Etsy?
Watch-outs: Listing fee is charged even if the item never sells.; Offsite Ads fee (12-15%) can hit on ad-attributed sales.; Payment processing and listing fees add up on low-price items.. Payment processing rates vary by country. Offsite Ads is mandatory once you pass $10,000 in trailing-year sales.
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Source & accuracy
Figures are a dated snapshot from Etsy Fees & Payments Policy (snapshot June 2026). Marketplace fees change frequently and vary by category, plan, region and add-ons — verify current fees on the official page before relying on them. This is an informational comparison, not a quote. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-29