Etsy or eBay? Here’s what each one leaves you from the same sale, using both platforms’ current US fees. One thing first: Etsy only allows handmade items, vintage items (at least 20 years old), craft supplies and things you design yourself. For anything else, eBay is the choice.
Etsy or eBay: where you keep more
Profit after each platform's fees, your shipping and what you paid. Updates as you type.
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Etsy vs eBay fees
| Etsy (US shop) | eBay (US, no Store) | |
|---|---|---|
| What you can sell | Handmade, vintage (20+ years old), craft supplies and your own designs | Almost anything, new or used |
| Listing fee | $0.20 per listing | Free for your first 250 listings a month, then $0.35 each |
| Fees when it sells | 6.5% transaction fee on the item and shipping, plus 3% + $0.25 payment processing on the total with tax | 13.6% up to $7,500, then 2.35% of everything the buyer pays (item, shipping and tax) in most categories, plus $0.30 or $0.40 per order |
| Advertising | Offsite Ads: 15% of the order when a sale comes from Etsy’s ads (12% for larger shops), up to $100.00 | Promoted Listings: optional, at the ad rate you choose |
What you keep at each price
| Item price | Etsy | eBay | Etsy leaves you |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $7.89 | $7.11 | $0.78 more |
| $25 | $21.44 | $19.92 | $1.52 more |
| $50 | $44.00 | $41.27 | $2.73 more |
| $100 | $89.14 | $83.96 | $5.18 more |
| $250 | $224.55 | $212.03 | $12.52 more |
US sales with $7 shipping paid by the buyer, a $7 label and 7.5% sales tax, before what you paid for the item. Etsy figures are for a sale made on Etsy (not through Offsite Ads), including the listing fee. eBay figures are for most categories, without a Store or Promoted Listings. Fees as of 30 October 2026.
Etsy leaves you more at every price, as long as the sale doesn’t come through Offsite Ads. If it does, the extra 15% flips the result: on a $50 item, Etsy then leaves you $35.45, against eBay’s $41.27.
Beyond the fees
- What buyers come for. Etsy buyers look for handmade, vintage and personalized things. eBay buyers look for everything, especially used, collectible and branded items.
- Fees that repeat. Etsy’s listing fee is charged again when a listing renews, and for each extra item sold from a listing with several in stock. eBay’s per-order fee applies to every order.
- Handmade on eBay. eBay allows handmade items too, so many makers list on both and remove the other listing once an item sells.
For every option, including Offsite Ads and other countries, use the full Etsy fee calculator or eBay fee calculator.
Etsy vs eBay questions
Is Etsy cheaper than eBay?
Usually, for the items Etsy allows. On a $50 item with $7 shipping, Etsy’s fees are $6.00 and eBay’s are $8.73. A sale through Offsite Ads costs more on Etsy.
Can I sell used items on Etsy?
Only if they’re vintage, meaning at least 20 years old. Modern secondhand items belong on eBay, or on resale apps like Mercari, Poshmark and Depop.
Does Etsy charge fees on shipping?
Yes. Etsy’s transaction fee includes the shipping the buyer pays, and payment processing includes tax. eBay’s fee includes both shipping and tax.
Can I compare other platforms?
Yes. Where should I sell this? compares eight marketplaces at once: eBay, Poshmark, Depop, Mercari, TikTok Shop, Etsy, Vinted and Whatnot.