Marketplace Fee Calculator
Marketplace Fee Calculator – Etsy, eBay, Depop, Mercari & 12 More
Updated June 13, 2026
Free marketplace fee calculator for 19 selling platforms. Pick a platform, type your sale price and shipping, get the exact fees and net payout instantly.
Etsy 2026: 6.5% transaction (item + shipping) + $0.20 listing + 3% + $0.25 payment processing.
Fees verified June 2026 against each platform's published 2026 schedule.
What This Marketplace Fee Calculator Does
A marketplace fee calculator finds the platform fee, payment processing cost, and net payout on any sale. On Etsy, selling a $50 item costs $3.25 in transaction fees plus $0.20 listing and $1.75 payment processing — you receive $44.80.
The marketplace fee calculator above covers Etsy, eBay, Depop, Mercari, Poshmark, Whatnot, Grailed, StockX, TikTok Shop, Reverb, Swappa, Copart, IAAI, IAA, Stripe, PayPal, Venmo Goods & Services, Cash App, and Square. Every rate is verified against each platform's published 2026 fee schedule, as tracked by reseller-research outlets like the Etsy reference on Wikipedia and each platform's own help center.
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How to Use the Marketplace Fee Calculator
- Pick the platform you're selling on, from Etsy to Venmo Goods & Services.
- Type the sale price and shipping you'll charge the buyer; toggle any platform options that appear.
- Read the platform fee, payment processing, and the dollar amount you actually receive — updated as you type.
How Marketplace Fees Work (Formula)
Platform Fee = Sale Price × Fee % + Listing FeePayment Fee = (Sale + Shipping) × Processing % + FixedYou Receive = Sale + Shipping − Platform Fee − Payment FeeNet Profit = You Receive − Item Cost (COGS)
Most resell marketplaces charge a percentage of the item price, then layer payment processing on top of the item + shipping total. Etsy adds a $0.20 listing fee per item and a 3% + $0.25 payment cut. eBay rolls payment processing into a single 13.25% final value fee plus a $0.40 per-order charge. Payment processors like Stripe, PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App charge only the processing percentage with no selling commission.
Worked Example: $50 Sale on Etsy
Sell a $50 item on Etsy with no shipping. Transaction fee is 6.5% of $50 = $3.25, plus a $0.20 listing fee, plus payment processing of 3% × $50 + $0.25 = $1.75. Total fees come to $5.20, and you receive $44.80 — an effective fee rate of 10.4%. Source the inventory with cashback from Amazon deals and discounts or grab clearance through Walmart deals and the margin shows up directly in the Net profit row.
Platform Fee Breakdown (2026 Rates)
Every fee below is verified against the platform's published 2026 schedule. Each row is what the marketplace fee calculator above applies when you pick that platform.
| Platform | Selling fee | Payment processing | Listing fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etsy | 6.5% transaction | 3% + $0.25 | $0.20 per listing | Offsite ads 12–15% if attributed |
| eBay | 13.25% final value | Included in FVF | $0.35 above 250 free/mo | $0.40 per-order fixed fee |
| Mercari | 10% of sale | 2.9% + $0.50 | Free | Free listings, free relists |
| Poshmark | 20% above $15 | Included | Free | Flat $2.95 if sale under $15 |
| Depop | 10% of sale | 3.3% + $0.45 | Free | Boosted listing add-ons optional |
| Grailed | 9% commission | 3.49% + $0.49 | Free | Bumps optional, paid separately |
| Whatnot | 8% live selling | 2.9% + $0.30 | Free | Live show format only |
| Reverb | 5% of total | 2.7% + $0.25 | Free | Music gear; bump fee optional |
| StockX | 9% seller fee (L1) | 3% | Free | Drops to 8% / 7% at higher seller levels |
| TikTok Shop | 6.5% commission | Included | Free | Varies 5–8% by category |
| Swappa | Free for sellers | PayPal pass-through | Free | Buyer pays Swappa fee on top |
| Copart | Tiered buyer fee | n/a | n/a | + internet bid + $79 doc fee |
| IAAI | Tiered buyer fee | n/a | n/a | + internet bid + service fee |
| IAA | Tiered buyer fee | n/a | n/a | Same schedule as IAAI |
| Stripe | None | 2.9% + $0.30 | Free | Per successful card charge |
| PayPal G&S | None | 2.99% + $0.49 | Free | Domestic Goods & Services |
| Venmo G&S | None | 1.9% + $0.10 | Free | Buyer initiates as Goods & Services |
| Cash App | None | 2.75% | Free | Business account only |
| Square | None | 2.9% + $0.30 | Free | 2.6% + $0.10 in person |
Reseller Tips: Lower Your Marketplace Fees
- Match the platform to the category. Vintage clothing nets more on Depop or Grailed than on Etsy because the audience pays the premium that absorbs the 10% fee. Sneakers belong on StockX or eBay; live collectibles belong on Whatnot.
- Treat Etsy offsite ads as an opt-in math problem. Sellers over $10K/year can't opt out, so price in the extra 12–15% on Etsy listings specifically. If your category can't support that price, the offsite ads cut eats margin.
- Pick the lowest fixed-fee processor for small orders. Venmo Goods & Services at 1.9% + $0.10 beats Stripe's 2.9% + $0.30 on a $20 sale. On a $200 sale the gap shrinks; the marketplace fee calculator above shows the exact dollar difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Etsy take from a sale?
1) Etsy takes a 6.5% transaction fee on the item plus shipping, 2) a $0.20 listing fee per item, and 3) payment processing of 3% + $0.25. On a $50 sale with no shipping that's $5.20 total fees, or about 10.4% of the sale price. You receive $44.80.
What's the cheapest reseller platform for fees?
1) Reverb at 5% + 2.7% + $0.25 is the lowest combined rate for musical gear. 2) Whatnot at 8% + 2.9% + $0.30 is the lowest for live-stream selling. 3) Among general resell marketplaces, Mercari at 10% + 2.9% + $0.50 tends to net more than Depop, Etsy, or Poshmark on items priced $30 and up.
How do you calculate eBay fees?
Multiply the total sale (item + shipping) by 13.25% for the final value fee, then add a $0.40 per-order fixed fee (or $0.30 if the sale is under $10). Payment processing is already inside the final value fee on Managed Payments. A $100 item with $10 shipping yields $110 × 13.25% + $0.40 = $14.98 in fees.
What does Depop charge per sale?
1) Depop charges a flat 10% selling fee on the item price. 2) Payment processing adds 3.3% + $0.45 on the item + shipping total. 3) Listings are free. A $40 sale with $5 shipping costs $4.00 + $1.94 = $5.94 in fees.
How much does Whatnot take?
Whatnot takes 8% of the sale price as a live-selling commission and 2.9% + $0.30 for payment processing. On a $25 sale that's $2.00 + $1.03 = $3.03 in fees, leaving the seller $21.97 plus shipping reimbursement.
Are offsite ads on Etsy worth it?
Only when the conversion-rate uplift covers the 12–15% premium. Sellers over $10K/year can't opt out, so the cleanest fix is pricing in the extra 12–15% on Etsy listings specifically. If your category doesn't support that higher price, plan on the offsite ads cut eating margin.
What is the Venmo Goods & Services fee?
Venmo charges 1.9% + $0.10 when the buyer marks the payment as Goods & Services. On a $100 transaction that's $2.00 in fees. The fee is paid by whoever receives the funds. Standard Venmo Friends & Family transfers between personal accounts have no fee.
Does PayPal Friends & Family have fees?
1) PayPal Friends & Family is free when funded from a bank balance inside the US. 2) Funding it with a credit card adds a 2.9% fee. 3) Goods & Services payments always cost 2.99% + $0.49 and carry buyer protection — that's the only mode allowed for marketplace sales.
How much are Copart and IAAI buyer fees?
Both Copart and IAAI charge a tiered buyer fee based on the hammer price, plus an internet bid fee (~$40–$99) and a documentation/gate fee around $79. A $5,000 hammer typically lands $700–$850 in combined fees before transport. The marketplace fee calculator above applies Standard Member rates.
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