Amazon
Estimated Fees$12.70
Fee % of Revenue28.2%
Amount Remaining Before Product Cost$32.30
Seller marketplace fee comparison tool
Marketplace Fee Comparison Calculator
Compare estimated Amazon, Etsy, eBay and Shopify selling fees using the same order scenario and marketplace settings.
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Amazon
Etsy
eBay
Shopify
Comparison scope: Amazon FBA fulfillment is entered manually. Shopify payment settings are editable examples and can vary by plan and market.
Your results
Best estimated feeShopifyLowest estimated fee for this scenario
Fee Difference$11.09
Etsy
Estimated Fees$4.73
Fee % of Revenue10.5%
Amount Remaining Before Product Cost$40.28
eBay
Estimated Fees$6.52
Fee % of Revenue14.5%
Amount Remaining Before Product Cost$38.48
Shopify
Estimated Fees$1.61
Fee % of Revenue3.6%
Amount Remaining Before Product Cost$43.40
This calculator compares estimated marketplace fees, not total business profitability. Fulfillment, subscriptions, advertising, taxes, returns and other seller costs may not be fully included. Results are not a recommendation to choose one marketplace over another.
How to use
- 1
Enter your sale
Use the same item price, quantity and customer shipping for every marketplace.
- 2
Adjust marketplace settings
Choose categories, fulfillment fees and payment settings that match your selling scenario.
- 3
Compare estimated fees
See estimated fees, fee percentages and amount remaining across four marketplaces.
What this tool does
This calculator compares estimated marketplace fees, not total business profitability. Each marketplace uses different fee rules and business models. Fulfillment, subscriptions, advertising, taxes, returns and other seller costs may not be fully included. Amazon FBA fulfillment is entered manually, Shopify payment rates are editable and may vary by plan and market, and results should not be interpreted as a recommendation to choose one marketplace over another.
- ✓Marketplace Fee ComparisonCompare estimated selling and payment fees using the same order scenario.
- ✓Fee PercentageSee how each platform’s estimated fees compare with order revenue.
- ✓Amount RemainingRevenue remaining before product and other seller costs.
- ✓Lowest Estimated FeeThe marketplace with the lowest estimated fees for the values entered.
- ✓Fee DifferenceThe gap between the highest and lowest estimated platform fee.
Formula & assumptions
Each marketplace fee is calculated by its own shared Amazon, Etsy, eBay or Shopify engine for the same order scenario; Amount After Fees = Order Revenue − estimated platform fees.
- This is a fee-level comparison, not a full profit comparison: product, fulfillment, advertising and taxes are not deducted from the platform comparison.
- Amazon and eBay support selected US categories only. Amazon fee base includes buyer shipping and gift wrap; Etsy Offsite Ads mode, listing lifecycle, tax and eBay buyer charges are manual scenario assumptions.
- Shopify payment values are a US Basic editable example, not universal merchant rates. Platform rules differ by category, account, location and program; results are planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Which marketplace has the lowest selling fees?
It depends on your category, order price, fulfillment and payment settings. This calculator shows the lowest estimated fee only for the scenario entered.
Is Amazon cheaper than Etsy?
There is no fixed answer. Amazon referral and fulfillment fees, Etsy listing and payment fees, order value and settings can all change the comparison.
Is Shopify cheaper than marketplaces?
Shopify has a different fee structure. Payment processing, third-party transaction fees and store-specific costs can differ from marketplace fees.
Does this calculator compare profit?
No. It compares estimated platform and payment fees only. Product cost, seller shipping, advertising, returns and other operating costs are not included in the comparison result.
Why do marketplace fees differ?
Platforms use different categories, fee bases, payment rules, fulfillment programs and fixed charges.
Does Amazon FBA fulfillment count in the comparison?
Yes, using the FBA fulfillment amount you enter. This version does not automatically estimate product dimensions or weight.
Are Etsy Offsite Ads included?
Only when you select an Offsite Ads option. The default is no Offsite Ads fee.
Does eBay category affect fees?
Yes. Select the available eBay category that best matches your listing to use the corresponding current V1 fee rule.
Do Shopify payment rates vary?
Yes. Rates can vary by plan, market, card type and payment setup. The editable values are examples rather than a universal rate.
Does the lowest fee marketplace always make the most profit?
No. Fees are only one part of profitability. Product cost, fulfillment, advertising, conversion rate, returns, taxes and overhead can matter more.
Can I use this calculator to choose where to sell?
Use it as one cost reference, not the only decision. Consider demand, operations, fulfillment, advertising and your full profit model as well.