Etsy vs eBay Fees: Which Keeps More of Your Money?
Updated November 2026
Etsy takes about 9.5% + $0.45 per order (transaction + processing + listing). eBay takes a final value fee of about 13.25% of the total sale including shipping in most categories, plus $0.30–$0.40 per order. On the same sale, eBay usually costs 2–4 percentage points more.
Same $25 item, two platforms
| Etsy | eBay | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | $2.83 | $3.71 |
| Kept before costs | $22.17 | $21.29 |
Price needed for the same 25% margin
With a $4.20 item cost, $5.50 shipping and $0.50 packaging, you'd need about $16.99 on Etsy and $17.99 on eBay to keep a 25% margin. Compare every platform side by side with the pricing calculator.
It's not only fees
- Audience: Etsy buyers search for handmade, vintage and personalised items. eBay is stronger for used goods, collectibles and parts.
- Ads: Etsy Offsite Ads can add 12–15% on some orders. eBay Promoted Listings are optional and you set the rate.
- Store fees: both have optional subscriptions that can lower costs at higher volume.
