Etsy Fees 2026: Complete Breakdown for Sellers

Understanding exactly how much Etsy charges is the difference between a profitable shop and one that bleeds money on every sale. This guide covers every Etsy seller fee in 2026 so you can price with confidence and protect your margins.

1. Listing Fee — $0.20 Per Listing

Every time you create or renew a listing on Etsy, you pay a flat $0.20 listing fee. Listings expire and auto-renew every four months. If your listing sells and you have more than one in stock, a new $0.20 fee is charged for the automatic relisting. This fee is non-refundable, even if the item never sells.

For a shop with 100 active listings, renewal fees alone cost $60 per year before a single sale is made.

2. Transaction Fee — 6.5%

Etsy charges a 6.5% transaction fee on the total sale price, which includes the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays. This is Etsy's primary revenue source and the largest fee most sellers face.

On a $25 item with $5 shipping, the transaction fee is calculated on $30, costing you $1.95.

3. Payment Processing Fee — 3% + $0.25

Etsy Payments processes all buyer transactions. The fee is 3% of the total sale amount plus a flat $0.25 per order. This is comparable to what Stripe or PayPal charge independently, but you cannot opt out.

On that same $30 sale (item plus shipping), payment processing costs $1.15 ($0.90 + $0.25).

4. Off-Site Ads Fee — 12% to 15%

Etsy runs ads for your products on Google, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. If a buyer clicks one of these ads and purchases within 30 days, you pay an off-site advertising fee.

• Shops earning $10,000+ per year: Mandatory enrollment at a 12% fee. You cannot opt out.
• Shops under $10,000 per year: Optional enrollment at a 15% fee. You can opt out in your shop settings.

Off-site ads are only charged when a sale results from the ad, but that 12-15% can cut deeply into your margin on lower-priced items.

5. Etsy Plus — $10/Month (Optional)

Etsy Plus is an optional subscription that costs $10 per month. It includes 15 listing credits, $5 in Etsy Ads credits, advanced shop customization options, and restock notifications. For most small sellers, the listing credits alone are worth $3.00, making it a break-even at best unless you use the other perks.

6. Multi-Quantity Listing Fees

When a buyer purchases more than one quantity of a listing, Etsy charges the $0.20 listing fee for each additional unit sold. If someone buys 5 of your stickers in one order, you pay $1.00 in listing fees (5 x $0.20) for that single transaction. The transaction fee and payment processing fee are calculated on the combined total as usual.

7. Currency Conversion Fees

If your shop currency differs from your bank account currency, Etsy charges a 2.5% currency conversion fee when depositing your funds. International sellers should also watch for their bank's own conversion fees on top of this.

8. Regulatory Operating Fees

Etsy applies regulatory operating fees to sellers in certain locations to cover costs associated with local regulations. These fees vary by state or country and are typically a small percentage added to each order. Check your Etsy payment account for specifics, as rates differ by jurisdiction.

Etsy Fee Breakdown: $25 Item Example

Here is exactly what Etsy takes from a $25 item with free shipping (shipping cost rolled into the price):

This example does not include off-site ads, regulatory fees, or currency conversion. If an off-site ad drove this sale at 15%, an additional $3.75 would be deducted, dropping your payout to $18.42.

How to Calculate Your Real Take-Home

Most sellers set a price and then wonder why their margins are thin. The smarter approach is reverse-fee pricing: start with the profit you want and calculate the price you need.

Here is the reverse formula to find your required listing price:

The denominator (1 - 0.065 - 0.03 = 0.905) accounts for the percentage-based fees. The numerator adds the flat fees ($0.20 listing + $0.25 processing) to your costs. This ensures you hit your target profit exactly.

Example: You want $10 profit on an item that costs $5 to make and $4 to ship.

List at $21.49 and Etsy fees total $2.49, leaving you with exactly $10.00 after costs.

Compare Fees Across Platforms

Etsy is not the only option for handmade and craft sellers. Compare your margins across platforms to find the best fit for your business:

• Amazon Handmade Fee Calculator — Amazon charges a flat 15% referral fee with no listing or processing fee. See how it stacks up against Etsy.
• Craft Show Calculator — Selling in person at craft fairs and markets? Calculate booth fees, travel costs, and per-item margins to compare with online platforms.
• Etsy Profit Calculator — Our reverse-fee calculator that tells you exactly what to charge to hit your profit target.

Frequently Asked Questions About Etsy Fees