Etsy vs Amazon Handmade Fee Calculator

Compare Etsy and Amazon Handmade fees side-by-side. See which platform keeps you more profit on your handmade products.

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Platform Settings

Offsite ads become mandatory at $10K+ and significantly impact fees
💡Calculate Your Complete Costs

Platform fees are just part of your costs. Make sure to factor in all expenses:

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How to Use This Calculator

Compare fees between Etsy and Amazon Handmade for your products:

  1. Enter your product's sale price (what the customer pays for the item).
  2. Add shipping amount if charged separately.
  3. Select your product category.
  4. Choose your Etsy sales volume tier (affects offsite ads fees).
  5. Select Amazon fulfillment method (Merchant or FBA).
  6. Click 'Compare Platforms' to see the fee breakdown for both.

Why This Matters

Etsy and Amazon Handmade have very different fee structures. Etsy charges smaller percentages but has multiple fee types that add up. Amazon has a higher base referral fee (15%) but fewer hidden costs. The right platform depends on your price point, sales volume, and product category. Some sellers succeed by selling on both platforms strategically.

  • See exact fees for both platforms side-by-side
  • Understand which platform keeps you more profit
  • Factor in volume-based fee changes (Etsy offsite ads)
  • Consider FBA fees vs. self-fulfillment
  • Make data-driven decisions about where to sell

Worked Examples

Low-Priced Item ($15)

$15 item, $4 shipping, Etsy under $10K annual sales.

Calculation: Etsy: ~$1.95 fees (10.3%) | Amazon: ~$2.25 (11.8%)
Result: Etsy is slightly cheaper for low-priced items due to flat referral fee.

Mid-Range Item ($50)

$50 item, $8 shipping, Etsy over $10K (mandatory offsite ads).

Calculation: Etsy: ~$10.15 fees (17.5%) | Amazon: ~$7.50 (12.9%)
Result: Amazon is significantly cheaper once Etsy offsite ads kick in!

High-Priced Item ($150)

$150 item, free shipping built in.

Calculation: Etsy (under $10K): ~$15.15 (10.1%) | Amazon: ~$22.50 (15%)
Result: Etsy is better for high-priced items IF you're under the offsite ads threshold.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Forgetting Etsy's mandatory offsite ads once you hit $10K - this changes the math significantly.
  • Not accounting for Amazon's $39.99/month Professional fee when comparing.
  • Ignoring Amazon FBA fees which can add $3-6+ per item.
  • Only comparing single-item fees instead of monthly totals.
  • Not considering audience differences - Etsy buyers expect handmade, Amazon buyers expect fast shipping.

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