Know your real profit before you list. Calculates all platform fees, shipping costs, and gives you the true bottom line.
Selling on Etsy and eBay is one of the most popular side hustles, but many sellers are surprised by how much platform fees eat into their profits. Etsy charges a $0.20 listing fee, a 6.5% transaction fee on the total sale (including shipping), and a payment processing fee of 3% plus $0.25 per transaction. Combined, these fees typically take about 10-12% of your total sale price.
eBay fees work differently. The main charge is the Final Value Fee, which runs about 13.27% for most categories, plus a payment processing fee of 2.9% plus $0.30. This makes eBay generally more expensive than Etsy for sellers, though eBay provides access to a larger buyer base for certain product categories.
This calculator lets you toggle between Etsy and eBay to compare your exact profit on each platform. Enter your selling price, shipping charges, item cost, and other expenses to see a complete fee breakdown. Knowing your real profit before you list means you can price with confidence and avoid the common mistake of selling at a loss without realizing it.