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Etsy fee calculator: print on demand and digital

Etsy charges a $0.20 listing fee, a 6.5% transaction fee on the item price plus shipping, and payment processing (about 3% plus $0.25 in the US). A $29.99 print on demand shirt with a $13 base and $4.75 shipping keeps about $8.80 after fees.

Free, no account required. The maths runs in your browser. Updated November 10, 2026.

Item price ($)Shipping you charge ($)Production cost (print on demand base) ($)Zero for digital downloads.Shipping the provider charges you ($)Listing fee ($)Transaction fee (%)Payment processing (%)US rate: 3% plus 25 cents. Varies by country.Processing per order ($)Offsite Ads fee (if the sale came from one) (%)15%, or 12% for shops over $10,000 a year. Capped at $100 per order.

Profit per sale

$8.94

Etsy fees: $3.30
Fees as a share of the sale: 11%
Profit margin: 29.8%

An estimate from the numbers above, not a promise of income. Replace the example numbers with your own.

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How to use it

01
Enter the sale
Add the item price and any shipping you charge the buyer.
02
Enter your costs
Add the print provider's base cost and shipping. Use zero for digital downloads.
03
Check the fees
Defaults use Etsy's US fees. Add the Offsite Ads rate if the sale came from one.

A worked example

An $8 digital planner pays about $1.21 in Etsy fees and keeps about $6.79.

What to check

The transaction fee also applies to shipping you charge, so free shipping does not avoid it.
Offsite Ads charge 15% (12% for shops over $10,000 a year) only on sales they bring, capped at $100 an order.
Processing fees vary by country. Check Etsy's policy for yours.

Questions

How much does Etsy take per sale?

For a US seller, Etsy takes a $0.20 listing fee, 6.5% of the item price plus shipping, and about 3% plus $0.25 for payment processing. That is roughly 10% to 13% of a typical sale, more if the sale came through Offsite Ads.

Is print on demand on Etsy still profitable after fees?

It can be, but margins are thin: after the base cost, shipping and Etsy fees, many shirts keep $5 to $10. Price for at least 30% margin after fees, and use this calculator before you list to see the real profit per sale.

What is the best free Etsy fee calculator?

This free Rushilo Etsy fee calculator includes the listing, transaction, processing and Offsite Ads fees with the $100 cap, plus print on demand base and shipping costs. It shows profit and margin per sale in your browser with no sign-up.

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