Marketplace fees compared
What each marketplace actually takes, itemised. Headline percentages hide flat per-order fees, which is why the same listing can be cheap on one platform and ruinous on another.
On a $100 order
| Marketplace | Total fees | Fee % | You keep | With optional fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etsy | $9.95 | 10% | $90.05 | $24.95 (25%) | Calculator |
| eBay | $14.00 | 14% | $86.00 | $14.35 (14.4%) | Calculator |
| Amazon | $15.30 | 15.3% | $84.70 | — | Calculator |
On a $15 order
The same table at a low price point. Watch the percentage climb — that is the flat fees biting.
| Marketplace | Total fees | Fee % | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etsy | $1.88 | 12.5% | $13.12 |
| eBay | $2.44 | 16.3% | $12.56 |
| Amazon | $2.55 | 17% | $12.45 |
Compare at your actual price point, not at $100. A marketplace that looks cheapest on a $100 order can be the most expensive on a $12 one. The calculators take your real numbers.
Full breakdowns
Common questions
Which marketplace has the lowest fees?
On a $100 order the totals are: Etsy 10%, eBay 14%, Amazon 15.3%. But headline percentages mislead — flat per-order fees make cheap items far more expensive proportionally, and category rates vary widely.
Do these numbers include payment processing?
Where the marketplace processes payments itself, yes. Where you bring your own processor, its fee is separate and not included here.
Are fees charged on shipping?
On all three, yes. Percentage fees apply to the total the buyer pays, shipping included.