Etsy vs eBay Fees
Quick answer: On a $50 sale, Etsy fees are $5.20 and eBay fees are $7.20, so Etsy is cheaper on fees alone.
Etsy charges a listing fee, a transaction fee and payment processing, while eBay charges a final value fee plus a small per-order fee.
Fees side by side
Fees on an item sold with no shipping charged. Platform fees only; shipping, ads, boosts and taxes are not included.
| Item price | Etsy fees | eBay fees |
|---|---|---|
| $20 | $2.35 | $3.12 |
| $50 | $5.20 | $7.20 |
| $100 | $9.95 | $14.00 |
The short answer
On a $50 sale, Etsy takes $5.20 and eBay takes $7.20, so Etsy is cheaper by $2.00 on fees alone. The cheaper fee is not always the better platform, because traffic, buyers and how fast items sell matter as much.
Check your exact numbers
Use the Etsy fee calculator and the eBay fee calculator to include shipping and your item cost.
Frequently asked questions
Is Etsy cheaper than eBay?
On a $50 sale with no shipping, yes: $5.20 versus $7.20 in platform fees.
Do these fees include shipping?
No. Use each platform's calculator to add shipping charged and your shipping cost.
How current are these rates?
Rates were checked in October 2026 and can change, so confirm them on each platform's official fee page.
Related calculators
Estimates only, based on US seller rates. Fee rates change, so verify them on the official pricing page. Rates last verified October 5, 2026 against each platform's published fees and independent fee guides. How we verify rates.