Platform comparisons · Updated October 2026
Etsy vs eBay: which keeps more of your money?
eBay's single 13.6% fee looks simple. Etsy's smaller fees add up differently. Here's the same order on both.
A $28 item with $5.95 shipping
Etsy (US)
Buyer pays$33.95
Listing fee−$0.20
Transaction 6.5%−$2.21
Processing 3% + $0.25−$1.27
Platform fees−$3.68
Your costs−$22.55
You keep$7.72 (22.8%)
eBay (most categories)
Buyer pays$33.95
Final value fee 13.6%−$4.62
Per-order fee−$0.40
Platform fees−$5.02
Your costs−$22.55
You keep$6.38 (18.8%)
Etsy leaves you $1.34 more on this order. Etsy's fees come to about 10.8% here, while eBay's final value fee alone is 13.6% of the whole order.
On a $100 item
Etsy's fees: $9.95. eBay's fees: $14.00. The gap grows with price.
Beyond the fees
- Who's shopping: Etsy buyers look for handmade, vintage and unique items. eBay buyers often search for specific products and compare prices.
- Listing fees: eBay gives most sellers a monthly allowance of free listings, while Etsy charges $0.20 per listing.
- Ads: both have optional promoted listings that add to the cost when they work.
