Head-to-head fee guide

eBay vs Etsy fees

Compare two major marketplaces using simplified US seller-fee scenarios.

eB

eBay

13.6% + $0.40 est.
VS
Et

Etsy

9.5% + $0.45 est.
Gross revenueeBay keepsEtsy keepsDifference
$10.00$8.24$8.60$0.36
$50.00$42.80$44.80$2.00
$100.00$86.00$90.05$4.05
$500.00$431.60$452.05$20.45
$1000.00$863.60$904.55$40.95

ClearFeeMath verdict

Etsy has the lower baseline rate in this simplified comparison, while eBay can offer broader category demand. Advertising, category rules, shipping, and listing behavior can change the result.

eB

Choose eBay when…

Sellers with general merchandise, collectibles, used goods, or products outside Etsy’s marketplace focus.

Et

Choose Etsy when…

Makers, designers, and vintage sellers whose products fit Etsy’s audience and policies.

Common questions

Is Etsy cheaper than eBay?

In these simplified US baselines, Etsy has the lower combined percentage estimate. Actual fees depend on category, ads, listings, payment region, shipping, and order size.

Does eBay charge payment processing separately?

For standard managed payments, eBay says its final value fee incorporates payment processing. Other seller costs can still apply.