warebyamazon handmade fees in 2026, explained
every fee amazon handmade charges, in plain words, and what it takes from an order at five different prices.
amazon handmade takes a 15% referral fee on each order, shipping and gift wrap included, with card processing built in. the $39.99 monthly professional plan is charged for your first month, then waived while you’re approved. on a $35 order with no shipping, amazon takes $5.25.
what fees does amazon handmade charge?
- referral fee: 15% of the order, including shipping and gift wrap. card processing is included.
- professional plan: $39.99 for the first month, then waived for approved handmade sellers.
- refunds: amazon keeps the smaller of $5 or 20% of the referral fee.
- optional: fulfillment by amazon has its own fees.
what does amazon handmade take at different prices?
worked out from amazon handmade’s published fees, before sales tax and with no shipping:
| item price | fees | you keep |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.50 | $8.50 |
| $25.00 | $3.75 | $21.25 |
| $35.00 | $5.25 | $29.75 |
| $50.00 | $7.50 | $42.50 |
| $100.00 | $15.00 | $85.00 |
the same items with $8 of shipping, since the 15% counts shipping:
| item price | fees | you keep |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $2.70 | $15.30 |
| $25.00 | $4.95 | $28.05 |
| $35.00 | $6.45 | $36.55 |
| $50.00 | $8.70 | $49.30 |
| $100.00 | $16.20 | $91.80 |
try any price in the selling fee calculator, which puts amazon handmade next to every other platform.
how can you pay less in amazon handmade fees?
- price shipping into the item carefully: amazon’s 15% applies to shipping too.
- avoid refunds where you can: amazon keeps part of its fee.
how do amazon handmade’s fees compare?
on the same $35 order with no shipping, amazon handmade takes $5.25 and you keep $29.75. wareby’s free plan takes $4.85 (10% of the items + 3% + 30¢, never on shipping), etsy $3.78, amazon handmade $5.25 and square online’s free plan $1.46. the cheapest per order isn’t always the cheapest overall: what matters is who brings you the customer. the best platforms to sell on.
questions people ask
how much does amazon handmade take?
15% of each order, shipping included: $5.25 on a $35 order with no shipping.
is there a monthly fee on amazon handmade?
$39.99 for your first month, then waived while you’re approved.
sources
- amazon seller central: amazon handmade referral fees
- amazon seller central: amazon handmade
- wareby: seller plans
we checked every fee and fact about other companies on october 12, 2026, on their own pages. fees change, so check theirs before you decide. spot something out of date? email hello@shopwareby.com and we’ll fix it.
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