This calculator was manually reviewed to confirm current platform fees, plan details, and assumptions as of September 2026.
Platforms may update pricing or terms at any time.
Most Etsy sellers know what they charged for an order. The harder part is seeing what they actually keep.
Etsy listing fees, transaction fees, payment processing, product cost, and optional Offsite Ads can all take a piece before the money reaches your pocket. None of those costs are shocking on their own. Together, though, they can make what you keep look much smaller than the order total. Rude, but useful to know.
Use this Etsy fee calculator to estimate Etsy’s fees and see what you actually keep after those fees and your product cost.
Because Etsy calculates several fees on both the item price and the shipping charged to the buyer, the final number is often lower than sellers expect. Enter your numbers below to make the fee math clear. Then use the Etsy Profit Calculator to add the shipping costs, packaging, and other expenses this first calculation does not include.
Start with your numbers below (results update instantly).
Estimate Etsy fees and see what you actually keep per order
Enter your item price, shipping charged, and product cost to estimate Etsy fees, total fees, and what you actually keep from each order.
Include your product cost and any per-order packaging cost you want counted here.
Fee breakdown
What this result means
Use this result to see what you actually keep after Etsy fees and product cost.
How to interpret your results
The most important number on this page is what you actually keep per order. Here, that means the order total after Etsy fees and your product cost are removed. Shipping costs and other expenses still need to be checked separately.
If your result shows a profit
A positive result means the order is working on paper. You are covering Etsy fees and product cost while still keeping money per sale.
The stronger the margin, the more room you have for discounts, returns, rising costs, and normal seller chaos.
If your profit is low
A low-margin result means the order is technically profitable, but there is very little room for anything to go wrong.
Shipping changes, packaging costs, ads, refunds, or a small discount can erase the profit entirely.
If your result shows a loss
A negative result means the order does not work at your current price and cost structure.
Etsy fees and product cost are taking more than the sale brings in. At that point, the next move is not guessing harder. It is rebuilding the price.
Example Etsy fee calculation
This example shows how the calculator works when you include both Etsy fees and your product cost.
Example scenario
You sell an item for $25.00, charge $4.00 for shipping, and your cost of goods is $12.00. You are not enrolled in Etsy Offsite Ads.
In this example, the sale is profitable, but the important number is not just what Etsy takes. It is what remains after Etsy fees and your product cost are both removed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Etsy take per sale?
Etsy typically takes between about 9% and 15% of an order once transaction and payment processing fees are included. If Offsite Ads apply, that percentage can increase significantly because the fee is calculated on the full order total.
Does Etsy charge fees on shipping?
Yes. Etsy’s transaction fee, payment processing fee, and Offsite Ads fee are all calculated on the full order total, which includes both your item price and the shipping charged to the buyer.
Why is my profit lower than expected?
Many sellers focus only on the sale price and underestimate how much is removed by fees. Once Etsy fees are deducted and then your product cost is removed, the remaining profit per order is often much lower than expected.
Do Etsy fees include product cost?
No. Etsy fees only include platform and payment costs. What you actually keep depends on both Etsy fees and your cost of goods, which is why this calculator includes both.
Are Etsy Offsite Ads mandatory?
Some sellers are automatically enrolled based on their annual revenue. If a sale comes through an Offsite Ad, Etsy charges an additional percentage of the order total.
Is a low profit per order a problem?
A low profit per order means the sale is technically profitable, but leaves little room for discounts, returns, or rising costs. Over time, thin margins can turn into losses as conditions change.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates based on Etsy’s current fee structure. Actual fees may vary depending on your location, tax settings, and Etsy policy changes.