How much does Etsy take per sale? 2026 Etsy fees guide

Whenever I help folks get started, they always wonder how much Etsy takes per sale. Etsy charges a $0.20 listing fee, a 6.5% transaction fee, and payment processing fees (3% + $0.25 in the U.S.). With Offsite Ads, an additional 12–15% fee applies. Here’s a breakdown of Etsy listing, transactions, and other fees, plus a few examples. 

How much does Etsy take per sale? The 30-second answer

Etsy’s core mandatory fees include listing, transaction, and payment processing fees, which typically account for 10–13% of the order value for many sellers. 

However, fees can exceed 20% with advertising fees, such as Offsite Ads.

Etsy fees you pay on every sale

Most Etsy orders involve the listing, transaction, and payment processing fees, which the platform automatically deducts from your payment account after a sale: 

Etsy Fee #1: Listing fee

The platform charges sellers $0.20 for each listing they publish, regardless of whether the item sells. If the listing is renewed after those 4 months, either automatically or manually, Etsy charges another $0.20 renewal fee. 

For multi‑quantity listings, each additional unit sold from the same listing beyond the first incurs another $0.20 charge. If a buyer purchases three units from a single listing, you’ll pay $0.60 in total listing fees for that listing.

Etsy Fee #2: Transaction fee

Etsy charges a 6.5% transaction fee on the order total, which includes the item price, shipping charges, and any gift wrap fees. In the U.S., this fee generally applies to the pre‑tax order total. Sales tax collected separately is excluded from the transaction fee calculation. However, for sellers in countries where tax must be included in the listing price, the 6.5% fee applies to the tax-inclusive total.

For many sellers outside the U.S., VAT or other local taxes may need to be included in prices. When tax is part of the item or shipping price, Etsy can include it in the 6.5% fee calculation. Etsy automatically deducts this transaction fee from your payment account each time it processes a sale.

Etsy Fee #3: Payment processing fee

Payment processing fees combine a percentage and a flat rate, which vary by your bank account location. 

U.S. sellers pay 3% plus $0.25 per transaction on the entire sale amount, including shipping and taxes. 

When you issue refunds through Etsy Payments, Etsy credits the processing fee back to your account proportionally. These fees apply only to transactions processed through Etsy Payments, the required checkout method in most supported countries.

Other fees that can increase your total

Beyond standard charges, Etsy’s Offsite Ads fee can incur additional costs in your selling expenses. Here’s how it works: 

Offsite Ads fee

Sellers with shops earning under $10,000 in the past 365 days can elect to promote listings on external platforms, including Google and major social networks, through Offsite Ads. Etsy charges an advertising fee only when a shopper clicks an Offsite Ad and then places an order attributed to that click.

Note that orders are attributed to Offsite Ads when a buyer clicks an ad and makes a purchase within 30 days. This means the advertising fee applies even if the buyer doesn't purchase immediately after clicking.

If you’ve earned under $10,000 in the last 365 days and elect for Offsite Ads, the fee is 15% of the order total for item purchases attributed to each ad. 

Etsy requires Offsite Ads for shops that generate over $10,000 in the past 365 days. 

However, the platform lowers the rate to 12% and caps the total amount you pay, regardless of final order price, at $100 per attributed order.

Real-world examples: TL;DR

Let’s take a look at these examples of what Etsy takes from a sale in detail …

Example 1: $500 with Offsite Ads on a store above $10,000 over the past 365 days

• Item price: $500
• Shipping charged: $50
• Total charged to buyer: $550

Here’s how Etsy calculates fees: 

• Listing fee: $0.20
• Transaction fee (6.5%): $35.75
• Payment processing (3% + $0.25): $16.75
• Offsite Ads fee (12%): $66.00

Let’s take a look at the final numbers:

• Total Etsy fees: $118.70
• Seller payout: $431.30
• Effective Etsy fee rate: ~21.6%

Key takeaway: Since this order came from the buyer clicking on an Offsite Ad, Etsy attributed the 12%. Shipping costs can also increase total fees. Even high-volume stores need to follow careful bookkeeping practices to protect their margins. 

Example 2: $1,000 from a store with under $10,000 in the past 365 days, no Offsite Ads

• Item price: $1,000
• Shipping charged: $75
• Total charged to buyer: $1,075

Here’s a look at what Etsy will take:

• Listing fee: $0.20
• Transaction fee (6.5%): $69.88
• Payment processing (3% + $0.25): $32.50

Here are the final numbers:

• Total Etsy fees: $102.58
• Seller payout: $972.42
• Effective Etsy fee rate: ~9.5%

Key takeaway: Sellers with shops that make under $10,000 in 365 days can save significantly on fees if they avoid paying for Offsite Ads. If you want buyers to find your listings, organically, you’ll need to focus on SEO.

Example 3: $350 attributed to an Offsite Ad from a store with under $10,000 in the past 365 days

• Item price: $350
• Shipping charged: $15
• Total charged to buyer: $365

Here’s how Etsy fees apply:

• Listing fee: $0.20
• Transaction fee (6.5%): $23.73
• Payment processing (3% + $0.25): $11.20
• Offsite Ads fee (15%): $54.75

Let’s see the final numbers:

• Total Etsy fees: $89.88
• Seller payout: $275.12
• Effective Etsy fee rate: ~24.6%

Key takeaway: Electing to run Offsite Ads clearly cuts into small stores’ profit margins. Unless you’re making an incredibly high margin (about 350%) and you can absorb a nearly 25% fee, I suggest that small Etsy stores use Offsite Ads sparingly. 

If you’re looking for more information about honing in on your Etsy selling strategy, check out our guide. 

How do Etsy payouts work? 

Etsy pays sellers on a daily, weekly, biweekly, or monthly schedule that they select in their payment settings. The platform sends payouts according to that schedule and subject to any country-specific minimum deposit amounts, rather than a flat $25 rule. 

Is selling on Etsy worth it (even with higher fees)?

Yes, selling on Etsy is worth it, even though fees range from around 10% to over 25%. However, you need to sell the types of goods that the platform’s 86 million+ active global buyers demand. 

Etsy buyers browse the platform for unique handmade, vintage items, and craft supplies. When you use Etsy, you can avoid building a standalone website, managing payment infrastructure, or investing thousands in customer acquisition. 

For most craft sellers and small creators, the built-in audience justifies the costs. Calculate your margins carefully, price intentionally, and the platform typically pays for itself.

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FAQs

1. Does Etsy take fees from shipping?

Yes, Etsy takes fees from shipping charges. The 6.5% transaction fee and payment processing fee (3% + $0.25 in the U.S.) both calculate on your total order amount, including shipping costs. If you charge $20 for shipping on a $50 item, Etsy applies fees to the full $70. Offsite Ads fees also include shipping when calculating the 12% or 15% advertising charge on attributed orders.

2. Are Etsy fees higher than eBay's?

It depends, because Etsy’s baseline listing and transaction fees often add up to roughly 10% to 20% of an order. eBay’s combined selling fees for common categories are frequently in the low‑ to mid‑teens. When Etsy’s 12–15% Offsite Ads fee applies, total fees can climb to 20–25% or more, which may exceed what many sellers would pay on eBay for comparable items.

3. Do digital products pay the same fees?

Yes, digital products pay the same Etsy fees as physical items. You'll pay the $0.20 listing fee, 6.5% transaction fee, and payment processing fee on each sale. Digital downloads have no shipping costs, so your fee base includes only the item price. Etsy collects and remits VAT on digital items sold to buyers in certain countries, which appears separately in your payment account.