warebyetsy fees in 2026, explained
every fee etsy charges, in plain words, and what it takes from an order at five different prices.
etsy charges 20¢ to list an item (renewed every four months and after each sale), a 6.5% transaction fee on the item and its shipping, and payment processing of 3% + 25¢ in the us. when one of etsy’s offsite ads brings the sale, it adds 15% (12% for shops over $10,000 a year, where it’s required), up to $100 an order. on a $35 sale with no shipping, that’s $3.78, or $9.03 with an offsite ad.
what fees does etsy charge?
- listing fee: 20¢ per item, renewed every four months, and charged again each time one sells.
- transaction fee: 6.5% of the item price and the shipping you charge.
- payment processing (us): 3% + 25¢ per order, on the whole order, sales tax included.
- offsite ads: 15% of the order when an etsy ad on another site brings the sale within 30 days, up to $100. 12%, and required, once a shop makes $10,000 in a year.
- optional: etsy plus ($10 a month), ads on etsy (a budget you set), and a one-time set-up fee for many new shops.
what does etsy take at different prices?
worked out from etsy’s published fees, before sales tax and with no shipping:
| item price | fees | you keep |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.40 | $8.60 |
| $25.00 | $2.83 | $22.17 |
| $35.00 | $3.78 | $31.22 |
| $50.00 | $5.20 | $44.80 |
| $100.00 | $9.95 | $90.05 |
the same items with $8 of shipping, since etsy’s fees count shipping too:
| item price | fees | you keep |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $2.16 | $15.84 |
| $25.00 | $3.59 | $29.41 |
| $35.00 | $4.54 | $38.46 |
| $50.00 | $5.96 | $52.04 |
| $100.00 | $10.71 | $97.29 |
try any price in the selling fee calculator, which puts etsy next to every other platform.
can you turn off etsy’s offsite ads?
only while your shop has made under $10,000 in the last 365 days. after that, the 12% fee is required for the life of the shop. more on etsy’s fees and rules.
how can you pay less in etsy fees?
- bundle items into one listing, so you pay one listing fee and one 25¢ processing fee.
- opt out of offsite ads while you’re under $10,000 a year, if you don’t want them.
- price shipping honestly: etsy’s 6.5% applies to it too.
- send regulars to a shop of your own for repeat orders (outside etsy, following its rules).
how do etsy’s fees compare?
on the same $35 order with no shipping, etsy takes $3.78 and you keep $31.22. 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 etsy take from a sale?
on a $35 item with no shipping: $3.78 (20¢ listing, $2.28 transaction fee and $1.30 processing). with an offsite ad sale, $9.03.
what percentage does etsy take?
about 9.5% plus 45¢ on an ordinary sale (6.5% + 3% + 25¢, plus the 20¢ listing), more with offsite ads.
does etsy charge fees on shipping?
yes. the 6.5% transaction fee and the processing fee both apply to the shipping you charge.
sources
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.
etsy is a trademark of etsy, inc. wareby isn’t affiliated with any of them, and we make wareby, so weigh our opinions with that in mind.
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