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eBay vs Etsy fees
On the same sale, Etsy usually takes less than eBay, unless the sale came through an Etsy Offsite Ad. Here are both, worked out from each marketplace's published fees for U.S. sellers, checked 2026-09-23.
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How each one charges
| eBay | Etsy | |
|---|---|---|
| Listing | Free for most sellers' first 250 a month | $0.20 per listing |
| When it sells | 13.6% of the total, in most categories | 6.5% of the item and shipping |
| Payment processing | Included | 3% + $0.25 |
| Per order | $0.30 or $0.40 | None |
| Advertising | Optional promoted listings | Offsite Ads: 15% or 12%, up to $100 |
Side by side, from $10 to $500
| Sale price | Shipping charged | eBay fees | Etsy fees | Etsy with an Offsite Ad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $5.00 | $2.44 | $1.88 | $4.13 |
| $25.00 | $5.00 | $4.48 | $3.30 | $7.80 |
| $50.00 | $10.00 | $8.56 | $6.15 | $15.15 |
| $100.00 | $10.00 | $15.36 | $10.90 | $27.40 |
| $250.00 | $10.00 | $35.76 | $25.15 | $64.15 |
| $500.00 | $10.00 | $69.76 | $48.90 | $125.40 |
Try your own numbers in the eBay fee calculator and the Etsy fee calculator.
Categories change the answer
eBay charges less in a few categories. A $500 vintage guitar with $30 shipping costs $35.91 in eBay fees at the 6.7% guitar rate, against $50.80 on Etsy. A $180 pair of sneakers costs $14.40 on eBay at 8% with no per-order fee, against $17.55 on Etsy, though Etsy only takes sneakers that are vintage. Books, movies and music go the other way: eBay charges 15.3%.
Where each item belongs
- Etsy: vintage home goods, decor, jewelry, kitchenware and anything bought as a gift or for its style.
- eBay: anything searched by model number or name, collectibles, parts, electronics, and items not old enough for Etsy.
- Both: vintage that fits either audience. List on eBay and Etsy at once, and mark the first sale sold to end the other listing.
Put this into practice
Questions and answers
Is it cheaper to sell on eBay or Etsy?
On most sales, Etsy's fees are lower than eBay's, unless the sale came through an Etsy Offsite Ad, which adds 12% or 15%. eBay is cheaper in a few categories, such as guitars and basses, and athletic shoes at $150 or more.
Do eBay and Etsy charge fees on shipping?
Yes. eBay's final value fee and Etsy's transaction fee both include the shipping the buyer pays.
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