Amazon: 15% + $0.99 est.
A simplified US Individual-plan estimate using the common 15% referral rate plus the per-item plan fee.
Head-to-head fee guide
Amazon vs eBay seller fees
Compare simplified US marketplace fees before fulfillment, advertising, and category-specific costs.
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15% + $0.99 est.eB
eBay
13.6% + $0.40 est.Same sale, different result
Take-home examples at five sale amounts.
Each row models one transaction at the displayed gross amount and applies the published baseline shown above. Any modeled monthly charge is included once.
| Gross revenue | Amazon keeps | eBay keeps | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $7.51 | $8.34 | $0.83 |
| $50.00 | $41.51 | $42.80 | $1.29 |
| $100.00 | $84.01 | $86.00 | $1.99 |
| $500.00 | $424.01 | $431.60 | $7.59 |
| $1000.00 | $849.01 | $863.60 | $14.59 |
Verify the assumptions
What each baseline represents.
Use the detailed guides and official pricing pages before making a final decision.
eBay: 13.6% + $0.40 est.
A US baseline for an order over $10 in most categories without an eBay Store subscription.
Model your own costs
Order count, product cost, shipping, advertising, and overhead can reverse a headline-fee winner.
ClearFeeMath verdict
The simplified baseline is close, with eBay slightly lower for many-category sales over $10. The right marketplace depends more on product category, buyer demand, fulfillment model, and selling plan.
Choose Amazon when…
Sellers seeking Amazon demand and willing to manage category, plan, fulfillment, and inventory economics.
Choose eBay when…
Sellers of varied, used, collectible, or auction-friendly inventory who want flexible listing formats.
Common questions
Does Amazon or eBay charge less?
It depends on category and plan. This model compares a common Amazon 15% Individual-plan scenario with eBay’s most-categories baseline.
Does this include Amazon FBA?
No. FBA fulfillment, storage, aged inventory, returns, and optional advertising are separate and can materially change profit.