Etsy takes about 9.5–10.5% per US sale with no monthly fee. eBay charges a final value fee of roughly 13.25% for most categories but no listing fee until it sells. Enter one item to see the real profit on each.
| Per sale | Etsy | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Order total | — | — |
| Listing fee | $0.20 | $0.00 |
| Transaction / final value | — | — |
| Payment processing | — | incl. |
| Profit on this sale | — | — |
| Effective fee rate | — | — |
Estimates only. eBay's final value fee varies by category and includes payment processing; some categories add a small fixed per-order fee. Verify current rates on each platform.
| Etsy | eBay | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | $0 | $0 (optional store subscription) |
| Listing fee | $0.20 per listing | Free allowance, then insertion fee |
| Main transaction fee | 6.5% of order total | ~13.25% final value fee |
| Payment processing | 3% + $0.25 (US) | Included in final value fee |
| Typical all-in rate | ~9.5–10.5% per sale | ~13% + per-order fixed fee |
On a straight fee comparison, Etsy is cheaper for most small sellers — its all-in rate is a few points lower. But fees are not the whole story: Etsy's audience is built for handmade and vintage, while eBay is the larger general marketplace with a different buyer mindset. For handmade goods, Etsy's lower fee plus a better-matched audience usually wins.
Run any single sale through the Etsy fee & profit calculator, or read the complete Etsy fees guide for every rate and five ways to pay less.
Etsy is usually cheaper per sale — roughly 9.5–10.5% vs eBay's ~13.25% final value fee for most categories (which includes payment processing).
Etsy. Lower fees and a handmade-focused audience usually beat eBay for craft sellers.
Most sellers get a monthly free-listing allowance; beyond it, insertion fees apply. Etsy charges $0.20 per listing, auto-renewed every four months.