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Marketplace Fee Calculator — Compare Seller Fees Instantly [2026]

Enter your item price, compare net profit across eBay, Etsy, Amazon, Poshmark & Mercari side by side. Find the most profitable platform. Free online tool.

Fee Comparison

PlatformTotal FeesFee %Net Proceeds
Amazon$8.4915.4%$46.51
eBay$9.1816.7%$45.82
EtsyBest$5.359.7%$49.65
Poshmark$10.0018.2%$45.00
Mercari$6.8912.5%$48.11
Amazon — Fee Details
Referral Fee (15%)-$7.50
Per-Item Fee-$0.99
eBay — Fee Details
Final Value Fee (13.25%)-$7.29
Payment Processing (2.9% + $0.30)-$1.90
Etsy — Fee Details
Listing Fee-$0.20
Transaction Fee (6.5%)-$3.25
Payment Processing (3% + $0.25)-$1.90
Poshmark — Fee Details
Commission (20%)-$10.00
Mercari — Fee Details
Selling Fee (10%)-$5.00
Payment Processing (2.9% + $0.30)-$1.90

What is Marketplace Fee Calculator?

The Marketplace Fee Calculator is a free tool that compares seller fees across five major online marketplaces: eBay, Etsy, Amazon, Poshmark, and Mercari. Each platform has a different fee structure — some charge listing fees, others take a percentage commission, and payment processing fees vary. This calculator does all the math so you can choose the most profitable platform for your items.

How to Use Marketplace Fee Calculator

Enter your item selling price and shipping cost. The calculator automatically computes the fees for each marketplace (eBay, Etsy, Amazon, Poshmark, and Mercari) and displays them in a comparison table. You can instantly see which platform gives you the highest net profit for your specific item price.

How Marketplace Fee Calculator Works

The calculator applies each marketplace's specific fee structure to your item price. For eBay, it calculates the final value fee (approximately 13.25%). For Etsy, it includes the listing fee ($0.20), transaction fee (6.5%), and payment processing (3% + $0.25). For Amazon, it applies the referral fee (15%) plus per-item fee. For Poshmark, it uses the flat $2.95 fee for items under $15 or 20% commission for items $15+. For Mercari, it applies the 10% selling fee plus payment processing.

Common Use Cases

  • Deciding which marketplace to list your products on for maximum profit
  • Comparing total fees across platforms before starting an online selling business
  • Calculating whether cross-listing on multiple platforms is worth the effort
  • Setting prices that maintain profitability across different marketplaces
  • Understanding the true cost of selling on each platform
  • Creating a multi-channel selling strategy based on fee analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

Which marketplace has the lowest seller fees?

It depends on your item price. For low-priced items (under $15), Mercari and eBay tend to have the lowest fees. For higher-priced items, eBay and Etsy are often more cost-effective than Poshmark's flat 20% commission.

Does Amazon charge a monthly fee?

Yes, Amazon charges $39.99/month for Professional sellers or $0.99 per item for Individual sellers. This calculator uses the Individual plan per-item fee for simplicity.

Are Etsy listing fees included in the calculation?

Yes, the calculator includes Etsy's $0.20 listing fee, 6.5% transaction fee, and payment processing fee (3% + $0.25) for a complete picture of your costs.

Why does Poshmark have a different fee structure?

Poshmark uses a simplified fee structure: a flat $2.95 for sales under $15, or a 20% commission for sales of $15 or more. This makes it easy to calculate but can be expensive for high-priced items.

Do these calculations include shipping costs?

The calculator accounts for shipping in the total order amount where applicable. Some platforms include shipping in their fee calculations while others do not.

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