Head-to-head fee guide

Etsy vs Shopify fees

Compare Etsy marketplace seller fees with Shopify subscription and payment costs at different monthly sales levels.

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Etsy

9.5% + $0.45 est.
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Shopify

from 2.9% + $0.30
Gross revenueEtsy keepsShopify keepsDifference
$10.00$8.60$0.00$8.60
$50.00$44.80$9.25$35.55
$100.00$90.05$57.80$32.25
$500.00$452.05$446.20$5.85
$1000.00$904.55$931.70$27.15

ClearFeeMath verdict

Etsy is easier to test without a monthly subscription, while Shopify can become more economical as sales grow and gives the seller more control. Marketplace demand, advertising, apps, and payment region can outweigh the baseline fee difference.

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Choose Etsy when…

Sellers validating handmade, vintage, or design-led products who value built-in marketplace discovery.

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Choose Shopify when…

Sellers with repeat customers or their own audience who want a branded storefront and lower baseline processing at volume.

Common questions

At what sales level is Shopify cheaper than Etsy?

There is no universal threshold. It depends on order size, transaction count, Shopify plan billing, Etsy listings, ads, and payment region. Use the scenario table as a baseline, then include your own monthly costs.

Does Shopify charge a listing fee?

Shopify does not use Etsy-style per-listing fees, but it charges a subscription and may involve payment, app, theme, and third-party-provider costs.