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Etsy vs eBay: which keeps more?

Same item, two marketplaces, one winner.

Enter your item once. We run it through both fee structures — Etsy's listing + transaction + processing fees versus eBay's final value fee — and declare a winner on profit per sale.

Your item

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Most categories 13.6%

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Enter your item to compare.

Etsy — you keep

$0.00

Margin 0% · Fees $0.00

eBay — you keep

$0.00

Margin 0% · Fees $0.00

  • Fee assumptions as of$0.00

Fee assumptions

Last checked: September 2026 · Country: United States · Source: Etsy fee schedule (eBay: ebay.com/help/selling/fees)

Category rates vary on both platforms — eBay Motors, for example, is far lower. Confirm your category's rate on each official fee page.

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Why the winner changes with price

Etsy stacks four small fees (listing, transaction, processing, sometimes Offsite Ads) while eBay takes one big final value fee plus a per-order charge. On cheap items Etsy's $0.20 listing and $0.25 processing minimums bite harder; on expensive items eBay's 13.6% dominates. There's no universal winner — only a winner for your item at your price.

Fees aren't the whole decision

Audience, listing tools, promoted placements, and how fast things sell all matter. A marketplace that keeps $2 less per sale but sells twice as fast wins on cash flow. Use this calculator for the fee half, then weigh velocity yourself.

Offsite Ads: Etsy's wildcard

If Etsy runs Offsite Ads on your listing, 12–15% comes off the top of attributed sales — enough to flip most comparisons. Toggle it above to see your worst case.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cheaper to sell on Etsy or eBay?

It depends on the item. Etsy's stacked fees (6.5% + 3% + $0.25 + $0.20/listing) vs eBay's 13.6% + $0.40 per order cross over at different price points — run your item above.

What is eBay's final value fee?

13.6% of the total sale (item + shipping) for most categories, plus a $0.40 per-order fee on orders over $10 ($0.30 at or under). Some categories differ.

What are Etsy's fees per sale?

6.5% transaction fee + 3% + $0.25 payment processing + $0.20 per listing, plus 12–15% Offsite Ads fee when a sale is attributed to Etsy's ads.

Which marketplace sells faster?

Category-dependent. eBay's auction format and larger buyer base often move commodity items faster; Etsy's search favors handmade and vintage. Fees decide margin; velocity decides cash flow.

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