Calculate all Etsy seller fees including transaction fees, listing fees, payment processing, and offsite ads. See your exact profit margins and optimize your pricing strategy.
Enter your order details below to see a complete breakdown of all Etsy fees and your net profit margin.
Click "Calculate Fees" to see your fee breakdown
• Transaction Fee: 6.5% of total order amount (including shipping and gift wrap)
• Listing Fee: $0.20 per item sold
• Payment Processing: 3% + $0.25 (varies by country)
• Offsite Ads: 15% for sellers under $10k/year, 12% for sellers over $10k/year (capped at $100)
• Currency Conversion: 2.5% when listing currency differs from payout currency
• VAT: Applied to fees based on your country's rate
VAT (Value Added Tax) is a consumption tax that's applied to goods and services in many countries, particularly in Europe and the UK. When selling on Etsy, VAT may apply to the fees you pay to Etsy, not your product sales.
Key Points About VAT on Etsy:
Example: If you pay $10 in Etsy fees and you're in the UK (20% VAT), you'll be charged an additional $2 in VAT, making your total fees $12.
Note: VAT on your product sales is handled separately and may be collected by Etsy on behalf of buyers in certain regions. If you're a VAT-registered seller, you may be required to charge VAT on the items that you sell on the Etsy platform. For information on VAT requirements in your location, please consult your local tax authority or a licensed professional.
Learn about each fee type and how they impact your profitability
Etsy charges 6.5% of the total order amount, including shipping and gift wrap costs. This is the primary fee for selling on Etsy.
$0.20 per item listed. Listings automatically renew every 4 months or when an item sells. You only pay when the listing is created or renewed.
3% + $0.25 per transaction in the US. This fee varies by country and covers credit card processing, PayPal, and other payment methods.
15% for sellers with less than $10,000 in annual sales, 12% for those above. Only charged when a sale comes from Etsy's advertising on Google, Facebook, etc. This fee is optional - you can choose whether to include it in your calculations.
2.5% fee when your listing currency differs from your payout currency. For example, listing in USD but receiving payouts in EUR.
Value Added Tax applied to Etsy fees in certain countries. Rates vary by location (e.g., 20% in UK, 19% in Germany).
Strategies to minimize fees and maximize your profit margins
Include fees in your pricing calculation. Add 15-20% to your base price to cover all fees and maintain healthy margins.
Use all 13 tags and high-quality photos to improve organic visibility and reduce reliance on paid ads.
Increase average order value to spread listing fees across multiple items and improve profit margins.
Set your listing and payout currencies to the same to avoid the 2.5% conversion fee.
Monitor which products have the best profit margins and focus on promoting those items.
Consider offering free shipping by including shipping costs in your item price to boost search rankings.
Transaction fees and payment processing fees are deducted automatically when a sale is made. Listing fees are charged when you create a listing and when it renews (every 4 months or when sold). Offsite ads fees are only charged when a sale comes from Etsy's external advertising.
While you can't eliminate fees, you can optimize them by: pricing products to include fees, using organic traffic instead of relying on offsite ads, bundling products to increase order value, and matching your listing and payout currencies to avoid conversion fees.
Yes, Etsy fees are typically tax-deductible business expenses. Keep records of all fees paid for tax purposes. Consult with a tax professional for advice specific to your situation and location.
Transaction fees (6.5%) go to Etsy for using their platform and are calculated on the total order amount. Payment processing fees (3% + $0.25) cover the cost of processing credit cards, PayPal, and other payment methods.
Our calculator uses Etsy's current fee structure as of 2025. Fees may vary slightly based on your location, payment method, and specific circumstances. Always refer toEtsy's official fee policy for the most up-to-date information.
Use our calculator to price your products profitably and grow your Etsy shop