eBay vs Etsy Fees 2026: Which Costs Sellers Less? (Free Calculator)

eBay vs Etsy fees: which marketplace takes less from each sale? This guide compares every 2026 seller fee side by side, with a free calculator that shows exactly what you pay on both sites for the same item, and real examples from $10 to $100.

eBay vs Etsy Fees Calculator

Enter your price, shipping and any sales tax, then pick your eBay category. The calculator shows the fees on both platforms and which one leaves you more money.

eBay vs Etsy Fees Compared

The biggest differences: eBay’s percentage is higher and also applies to sales tax, while Etsy splits its fees into several smaller parts and adds Offsite Ads on some sales.

Fee Examples: $10 to $100

Here’s what each platform takes in the most common categories, with no sales tax and no eBay Promoted Listings:

On a plain sale, Etsy leaves you about $2 to $4 more per $50–$100 order. But one Offsite Ads sale on Etsy wipes out that advantage, so don’t judge Etsy only on its base fees.

eBay Fees Explained

• Final value fee: 13.6% in most categories on the total amount of the sale, up to $7,500 per item, and 2.35% on the part above. Books are 15.3%, trading cards 13.25%, and jewelry 15% up to $5,000.
• Per-order fee: $0.40, or $0.30 if the order total is $10 or less.
• Insertion fees: the first 250 listings each month are free, then $0.35 per listing.
• Optional costs: Promoted Listings and an eBay Store subscription, which gives more free listings and lower fees in some categories.

Use my eBay fee calculator for a full breakdown of eBay costs.

Etsy Fees Explained

• Listing fee: $0.20 per listing, renewed every 4 months or each time the item sells.
• Transaction fee: 6.5% of the item price plus shipping and gift wrap.
• Payment processing (US): 3% + $0.25 on the full order, including tax.
• Offsite Ads: 15% of the order (12% for shops that made over $10,000 in a year) when a buyer comes from an Etsy ad, capped at $100.
• Currency conversion: 2.5% if your listings aren’t in your bank’s currency.

See my Etsy fee calculator for UK, Canada and Australia rates too.

Which Should You Sell On?

• Choose Etsy for handmade items, vintage (20+ years old) and craft supplies. Fees are lower, and buyers come looking for unique products.
• Choose eBay for everything else: electronics, collectibles, parts, used and new branded goods. eBay has a much bigger general audience and allows almost any product.
• Sell on both if your products fit Etsy’s rules. Many sellers list on both and price Etsy slightly higher to cover Offsite Ads.

Official sources: eBay: Selling fees · Etsy Help: Fees basics. US fees checked November 2026 and subject to change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is eBay or Etsy cheaper for sellers?

For most US sales without ads, Etsy is cheaper. A $50 sale costs about $5.20 in Etsy fees and $7.20 on eBay. But an Etsy Offsite Ads sale adds 12% to 15%, which can make Etsy more expensive than eBay.

How much does eBay take from a $100 sale?

In most categories eBay takes 13.6% of the total, including shipping and sales tax, plus $0.40 per order. With no shipping or tax, that is $14.00.

How much does Etsy take from a $100 sale?

For a US seller with no Offsite Ads, about $9.95: a $0.20 listing fee, a $6.50 transaction fee and $3.25 in payment processing (3% + $0.25).

Does eBay charge fees on sales tax?

Yes. eBay’s final value fee is calculated on the total amount of the sale, which includes the item price, shipping, handling and sales tax.

Does Etsy charge fees on shipping?

Yes. Etsy’s 6.5% transaction fee applies to the item price plus shipping and gift wrap, and payment processing applies to the full order including tax.

Can I sell the same item on eBay and Etsy?

Yes, if it fits Etsy’s rules (handmade, vintage 20+ years old, or craft supplies). Keep stock in sync so you don’t sell one item twice.

Conclusion

For most US sellers, Etsy’s fees are lower than eBay’s, about 10% vs about 14% of a typical sale. eBay charges more but also includes payment processing and gives 250 free listings a month. Etsy’s Offsite Ads are the wild card. Use the calculator above with your own prices to see which platform keeps more money in your pocket.