Etsy Fee Calculator
How Does the Etsy Fees Calculator Work?
The Etsy Fee Calculator by Vendoo is a free tool designed to help Etsy sellers accurately calculate fees, understand true profit, and price items strategically before they list.
Etsy uses a multi-layer fee structure that includes listing fees, transaction fees, payment processing fees, and, in some cases, Offsite Ads fees.
These charges apply not only to the item price, but the entire order value. Without a reliable calculator, sellers often underestimate fees and overestimate profit.Vendoo’s Etsy fees calculator removes the guesswork.
Here’s how it works:
The calculator works by taking the exact components Etsy uses to calculate seller fees and applying them automatically based on the information you enter. The goal is to mirror how Etsy calculates fees so sellers can see realistic results before listing or repricing an item.
Using the calculator is straightforward. Enter the information about your sale:
1. Item Price: Enter your item’s sale price.
2. Item Cost: Add your cost of goods.
3. Shipping Cost: Input your actual shipping cost.
4. Shipping Charge: Enter the shipping amount paid by the buyer.
5. Payment Method: Select how the buyer paid.
6. Offsite Ad Fees: Indicate the ad rate, if any.
7. Buyer Location: Select your buyer’s location.
8. Sales Tax: Enter the sales tax percent, if any.
9. Gift Wrapping Fee: Enter the charge, if applicable.
Once these fields are completed, the calculator automatically displays a full breakdown showing total Etsy fees, net profit, and profit margin.
Beyond the basics, this fee calculator includes optional features such as buyer location selection, support for gift wrapping fees, and the ability to compare the shipping charged to the buyer versus the actual shipping cost. These details are important because Etsy calculates several fees based on the total transaction amount, not just the item price.
Benefits of Using the Etsy Fee Calculator
Using an Etsy fee calculator that mirrors Etsy’s real fee structure helps sellers protect profit and avoid costly pricing mistakes. Vendoo simplifies Etsy’s complex fee system so sellers can price with confidence.
✅ Always accurate and up to date with Etsy’s 2026 fees, including optional and promotional charges.
✅ Includes all major Etsy selling fees, including listing, transaction, payment processing, and Offsite Ads fees.
✅ Provides a clear profit and margin breakdown so sellers know what they actually earn.
✅ Completely free for all Vendoo users.
✅ Eliminates manual calculations and spreadsheets.
✅ Reduces pricing errors that can quietly erode margins.
✅ Helps sellers price products more strategically and confidently.
Stay in control of your pricing and profits!
Etsy Fees Explained
Understanding Etsy’s fee structure is essential to pricing correctly. Below is a clear breakdown of the primary fees Etsy charges sellers in the United States.
Listing Fee: $0.20 per listing
Etsy charges a flat twenty-cent listing fee for each item you publish. This fee applies whether or not the item sells. If you opt in to auto-renewal, Etsy automatically charges $0.20 per listing every four months until the item sells. For multi-quantity listings, the listing fee auto-renews every four months until all units are sold.
Transaction Fee: 6.5% of the order value
Etsy charges a commission-based transaction fee of 6.5% of the final order value. The order value is the total cost the buyer pays for the order, including the item price, the shipping cost, and any additional fees, including sales tax, VAT, currency conversion charges, gift-wrapping, personalization add-ons, etc.
Payment Processing Fee: 3% plus $0.25 of the order value
Etsy charges payment processing fees, which vary by country. In the U.S., Etsy’s payment processing fee is 3% plus $0.25 of the final order value. The order value is the total cost the buyer pays for the order, including the item price, the shipping cost, and any additional fees, including sales tax, VAT, currency conversion charges, gift-wrapping, personalization add-ons, etc.
Offsite Ad Fees: 12-15% of the order value
Etsy Offsite Ad fees range from 12% to 15% of the final order value. Etsy may advertise your listings on platforms such as Google and social media. If a sale results from an off-site promotion, the fee applies as follows:
- For sellers who made less than $10,000 USD in the last 12 months, Offsite Ads are optional, and the fee is 15% of the final order value.
- For sellers who made $10,000 USD or more in the last 12 months, Offsite Ads are mandatory, and the fee is 12% of the final order value.
When Offsite Ads apply, Etsy charges an additional advertising fee only if a sale results from an Offsite Ad click, not on every order.
Offsite Ad fees are based on the final order value, including the item price, the shipping cost, and any additional fees, including sales tax, VAT, currency conversion charges, gift-wrapping, personalization add-ons, etc.
Conditional Etsy Fees:
Some Etsy fees apply only under certain conditions. These charges are not part of every transaction, but they can impact overall profitability depending on how your shop is set up and how a sale occurs.
- Etsy Plus subscription: An optional monthly subscription fee for sellers who opt into Etsy Plus for enhanced shop customization and credits. Etsy Plus is $10/month.
- Pattern website subscription: A monthly fee for sellers who use Etsy’s Pattern service to run a standalone website powered by Etsy. Cost varies.
- Shipping label fees: Charged only when a seller purchases shipping labels through Etsy. Costs vary based on carrier, service, and package details.
- Etsy Ads fees: Advertising fees incurred when sellers opt into Etsy Ads and are charged based on ad performance and budget settings. Learn more here.
These costs are not always required, but should be factored into your overall business expenses.
Detailed Fee Tables
Here are Etsy seller fees at a glance
*Note that order value is the entire amount paid by the buyer, including the item price, the shipping cost, and any additional fees, including sales tax, VAT, currency conversion charges, gift-wrapping, personalization add-ons, etc. Additional, conditional fees might apply, such as promotional ads, shipping labels, website hosting fees, and more.
Example Profit Calculation
Consider a typical Etsy sale to see how fees add up. This vintage Osh Kosh B’Gosh toddler jacket sold for $49.99.
Buyer Cost: $58.85
Seller earnings: $34.77.
Etsy fee breakdown:
- Buyer paid: $49.99 item price
- $4.99 shipping charge
- $3.87 sales tax
= $58.85 order value
Seller charged:
- $3.57 transaction fee
- $2.02 payment processing fee
- $8.25 Offsite Ad fee
- $6.37 shipping label cost
= $20.21 seller fees
The total earnings for this order are $34.77. To determine the final profit, the seller must also subtract the cost of goods.
An item sells for $50. The seller charges $5 for shipping. The item cost is $15, and the actual shipping cost is $6. The seller is located in the United States, and Offsite Ads do not apply.
The listing fee is $0.20. The transaction fee is 6.5 percent of $55, which equals $3.58. The payment processing fee is 3 percent of $55, which equals $1.65, plus the $0.25 fixed fee.
Total Etsy fees equal $5.68.
The seller’s total costs are $15 for the item, $6 for shipping, and $5.68 in Etsy fees, for a total of $26.68. From $55 in total revenue, the seller earns $28.32 in net profit. This results in a profit margin of approximately 51.5 percent.
Vendoo’s Etsy Fees Calculator performs this exact calculation automatically, helping sellers see their true profit before they list or price an item.