eBay: 13.6% + $0.40 est.
A US baseline for an order over $10 in most categories without an eBay Store subscription.
Head-to-head fee guide
eBay vs Etsy fees
Compare two major marketplaces using simplified US seller-fee scenarios.
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VSeBay
13.6% + $0.40 est.Et
Etsy
9.5% + $0.45 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 | eBay keeps | Etsy keeps | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $8.34 | $8.60 | $0.26 |
| $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 |
Verify the assumptions
What each baseline represents.
Use the detailed guides and official pricing pages before making a final decision.
Etsy: 9.5% + $0.45 est.
US estimate combining the 6.5% transaction fee, 3% + $0.25 processing, and one $0.20 listing.
Model your own costs
Order count, product cost, shipping, advertising, and overhead can reverse a headline-fee winner.
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.
Choose eBay when…
Sellers with general merchandise, collectibles, used goods, or products outside Etsy’s marketplace focus.
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.