Etsy: pricing, features & alternatives (2026)
Reviewed by the Resale IQ data team · Last verified 4 Oct 2026 · Next check 3 Dec 2026 · How we check
Etsy is a global marketplace for handmade, vintage and craft items. On the schedules we model, the seller pays a 6.5% transaction fee plus payment processing, and in the US a USD 0.20 listing fee (checked 4 Oct 2026).
Seller fees (checked 4 Oct 2026)
| Market | Seller commission | Other fees | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etsy UK | 6.5% (any amount) on item plus shipping | payment processing 4% plus GBP 0.20 | Source: Etsy fee basics, read 4 Oct 2026 |
| Etsy US | 6.5% (any amount) on item plus shipping | payment processing 3% plus USD 0.25; listing fee USD 0.20 per listing | Source: Etsy fee basics, read 4 Oct 2026 |
Not applicable: a marketplace charges per transaction, not a subscription. Checked 4 Oct 2026 on the vendor's own page. Each row models the default schedule our fee calculators use (usually the private-seller case). Business sellers, categories and seller levels can differ, so open the source link before relying on a row.
Calculator for each row: etsy-uk · etsy-us
What the fee pages show
What the fee pages show:
- A 6.5% transaction fee on item plus shipping
- Payment processing is charged separately
- A listing fee applies in the US model
- Promoted listing options can add cost
Etsy's fees stack in a way that surprises new sellers: a transaction fee on item plus shipping, a payment processing fee with a fixed element, and in the US a listing fee for each listing. The calculator combines them for a chosen price. Etsy research tools in this directory help judge demand, while the fee rows here help judge what a sale actually leaves.
Who it is for, and who it is not for
Good fit: Sellers of handmade, vintage and craft goods who want a buyer base that searches by style and who accept a combined transaction and processing fee.
Poor fit: Sellers who want to avoid stacked fees: transaction, processing and, in the US model, a per-listing fee.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Published fee basics page
- Separate processing fee page
- Both UK and US rows modelled
- Etsy-specific research tools exist (see EverBee, eRank, Alura)
Cons
- Several fees stack: transaction, processing and listing
- Shipping is inside the transaction fee base
- Seller level may change terms
- EU rows not modelled
These come from the vendor's own pages and documentation, not from user reviews. No star rating or score is shown for this listing.
How it pairs with Resale IQ
Resale IQ does not cover Etsy prices. Our fee calculator shows net proceeds; Etsy research tools in this directory cover demand.
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Alternatives
- eBay: Varies by country and seller type
- Depop: Varies by market
- Vinted: No seller commission; buyer pays a fee
More in Marketplaces: Grailed, Mercari, Poshmark.
Frequently asked questions
What are Etsy's seller fees?
Read on 4 Oct 2026: a 6.5% transaction fee on item plus shipping, payment processing (3% plus USD 0.25 in the US, 4% plus GBP 0.20 in the UK) and a USD 0.20 US listing fee.
Do fees include shipping?
Yes in our model: the transaction fee applies to item plus shipping. Check Etsy's fee basics page for the current rule.
Which Etsy research tools are listed?
EverBee, eRank and Alura are listed in the analytics category with their dated prices.
Sources and method
- Etsy fee basics, read 4 Oct 2026
- Etsy payment processing fees, read 4 Oct 2026
Every price is copied from the page linked above on the date shown and is not converted between currencies. If a figure is not published we write "Not published". Method and corrections.
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