What Are Etsy Fees? A Simple Breakdown for New Sellers (2025 Update)

Hey there, future Etsy boss! 🎨 If you’re dreaming of turning your hobby into cash—whether it’s making jewelry, designing stickers, or selling vintage finds—you’ve probably asked:

What are Etsy fees? Let’s break it down in plain English so you can keep more of that hard-earned cash.

The 3 Main Fees You’ll Pay on Etsy

Etsy isn’t free, but it’s affordable if you plan smart. Here’s the deal:

• Listing Fee: $0.20 per item
  • What it is: You pay this only when you list a product. It’s like a “reservation fee” to show your item in Etsy’s marketplace.
  • Pro Tip: Don’t list 100 items at once! Start small to test what sells.
• Transaction Fee: 6.5% of the total sale
  • What it is: When someone buys your product, Etsy takes 6.5% of everything—item price, shipping, taxes, and even gift wrap.
  • Example: Sold a $20 bracelet with $5 shipping? Etsy gets 6.5% of $25 = $1.63.
• Payment Processing Fee: 3% + $0.25 (U.S. sellers)
  • What it is: This covers credit card fees. If you’re outside the U.S., rates vary (like 4% + $0.30 in the EU).
  • Example: That $25 sale? Subtract another $0.25 + 3% ($0.75) = $1.00 total.

Total Fees Example: How Much Do You Keep?

Let’s say you sell a $30 art print with $5 shipping:

• Listing Fee: $0.20
• Transaction Fee: 6.5% of $35 = $2.28
• Payment Fee: $0.25 + 3% of $35 ($1.05) = $1.30
• Total Fees: $0.20 + $2.28 + $1.30 = $3.78
• You Keep: $35 - $3.78 = $31.22 💸

Hidden Fees to Watch For

• Offsite Ads Fee: If you make over $10,000/year, Etsy charges 12% for ads—but it’s capped at $100 per order.
• Currency Conversion: Selling globally? Expect 2.5% extra fees if Etsy converts currencies.

Advantages of Etsy Fees

• ✅ Low startup costs: List 10 items for just $2.
• ✅ No monthly fees: Only pay when you make sales.
• ✅ Built-in audience: Millions of shoppers = less work for you!

Disadvantages of Etsy Fees

• ❌ Fees add up fast: On a $10 item, you could lose 20% to fees.
• ❌ No control over price hikes: Etsy can raise fees anytime (like the 2023 transaction fee jump from 5% to 6.5%).

3 Tips to Save Money

1. Pad your prices: Add 10-15% to cover fees without slashing profits.
2. Avoid Offsite Ads: Opt out if you’re not making $10k+ yet.
3. List strategically: Renew only top-selling items to avoid wasting $0.20 fees.

Final Thought: Etsy is a goldmine if you track fees like a hawk. Start with a few listings, use our math examples, and watch your profits grow. Now go make those sales—your wallet (and future self) will thank you! 🚀

Need more tips? Check out Etsy’s official guide or our post on pricing hacks!