Scenario Lab
Etsy fees are frustrating. Shopify looks cleaner. But the better move depends on your numbers.
Scenario Lab compares your Etsy and Shopify path using your price, product cost, order volume, ad reliance, fixed costs, and risk tolerance so you can see which choice actually makes sense.
The goal is not to push you off Etsy. It is to help you avoid rebuilding your shop around the wrong assumption.
Why a basic calculator is not enough for this decision
A calculator can show what one order looks like. Scenario Lab looks at whether the business model still works when your costs, volume, and platform tradeoffs are all in the same room.
One sale can look healthy while the model is still fragile.
A strong per-order profit does not automatically make Shopify the better move if your monthly volume cannot comfortably cover fixed costs.
Etsy can feel expensive and still be doing useful work.
Etsy fees are obvious. Shopify costs are quieter, but traffic, apps, payment processing, and conversion risk still affect the decision.
The answer can flip when your assumptions change.
Order volume, ad reliance, fulfillment cost, and average order value can all move the decision from “stay” to “switch,” or the other way around.
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What happens after you submit
Complete the form
Enter your Etsy pricing, costs, sales volume, and operating assumptions.
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Pay once. No subscription, no monthly billing, no surprise follow-up pitch.
Get your report
Your Scenario Lab report is generated immediately and emailed to you as a PDF for later review.
Price: $29 one-time. Run a new scenario anytime your numbers change.
What your report includes
Scenario Lab turns your numbers into a platform decision
Free calculators are useful for checking individual numbers. Scenario Lab connects those numbers into one decision view so you can see whether Etsy, Shopify, or a slower hybrid path makes the most sense.
Platform recommendation
See whether Etsy or Shopify looks stronger based on your pricing, product costs, order volume, fees, and operating assumptions.
Benefit: you get a directional answer instead of another spreadsheet pile.Monthly profit comparison
Compare how the decision looks after platform fees, fixed monthly costs, expected sales volume, and cost pressure are included.
Benefit: you see the monthly impact, not just the per-sale math.Break-even pressure
Understand how many orders Shopify needs before its monthly cost starts making sense compared with staying on Etsy.
Benefit: you know whether the move needs more volume than your shop can realistically support.Risk and readiness review
Check whether your business is ready for more platform control, more traffic responsibility, and the operational tradeoffs of leaving Etsy.
Benefit: you avoid switching just because Etsy feels frustrating.Assumption check
See which inputs are driving the recommendation, including price, costs, sales volume, ads, fixed costs, and risk tolerance.
Benefit: you can spot what would change the answer before you make a bigger move.Decision clarity
Get a structured report you can review online right away, with a PDF copy emailed for later reference.
Benefit: you leave with a clearer next step, not another vague “it depends.”The expensive mistake is not choosing Etsy or Shopify. It is switching for the wrong reason.
Etsy fees may feel too high. Shopify may look cleaner. But if Shopify adds fixed costs, app costs, traffic pressure, and lower conversion, the decision is not automatic. Scenario Lab helps separate frustration from financial reality.
See the decision framework before you buy
A basic calculator can show one result. The sample Scenario Lab report shows how the full decision is weighed across profit, monthly cost pressure, break-even volume, risk, and platform fit.
Review the sample first so you know exactly what kind of answer you are buying. This is not a generic “Etsy is cheaper” or “Shopify is better” summary. It is a structured decision report based on the numbers that actually change the outcome.
View the sample reportFAQ
Is this the same as the free calculators?
No. The free calculators are useful for checking individual numbers, such as fees, profit per order, or break-even points.
Scenario Lab connects those numbers into a fuller platform decision. It looks at whether the move still makes sense when fixed costs, sales volume, risk, and operational readiness are included. That is the part a single calculator cannot fully answer.
Does this tell me which platform to choose?
Yes. The report gives you a recommendation based on the inputs you provide based on the numbers and assumptions you provide, along with the reasoning behind it.
That distinction matters. The report is not trying to sell you on Etsy or Shopify. It shows where your numbers point, what assumptions are driving the result, and what could change the decision later.
What if my numbers are estimates?
That is normal. Most sellers do not have perfect numbers before making a platform decision.
Use your best current estimates for price, cost, shipping, monthly sales, ads, and operating assumptions. The report will be most useful when your inputs are realistic rather than optimistic. This is not the place to flatter the spreadsheet. It is the place to pressure-test the decision.
Who is this report best for?
Scenario Lab is best for sellers who are seriously comparing Etsy and Shopify and want more than a quick fee comparison.
It is especially useful if you are frustrated with Etsy fees, considering Shopify, unsure whether your sales volume is high enough, or trying to explain the decision clearly before spending time and money on a move.
Why does the report cost $29?
Because this is not just a fee calculation. It is a structured decision report that compares the financial and practical tradeoffs of Etsy vs Shopify using your inputs.
The point is to help you avoid rebuilding your business around the wrong platform assumptions.
Questions about the report? Contact hello@sellercalculators.com.