Marketplaces Updated 2026-07-15

Etsy Fee Calculator for Digital Downloads

Use our free etsy fee calculator for digital downloads to calculate exactly how much Etsy takes from every sale. This tool estimates listing, transaction, and payment processing fees based on your item price and shipping costs.

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Item Price

The amount the buyer pays for the item.

Shipping Charged

The amount you charge the buyer for shipping.

Listing Fee

Etsy charges $0.20 to publish or renew a listing.

Transaction Fee

Etsy takes 6.5% of the total order amount (including shipping).

Payment Processing

Etsy Payments fee (typically 3% in the US).

Fixed Payment Fee

Fixed fee per transaction (typically $0.25 in the US).

Offsite Ads

Enter 12 or 15 if the sale came from Offsite Ads, otherwise 0.

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The formula

How the calculation works

Fees = Listing Fee + ((Price + Shipping) × 6.5%) + ((Price + Shipping) × 3% + $0.25) + (Price × Offsite Ads %)

Add the $0.20 listing fee.
Calculate the 6.5% transaction fee on the total amount the buyer paid (item price + shipping).
Calculate the payment processing fee (usually 3% + $0.25 in the US) on the total amount.
If applicable, calculate the Offsite Ads fee (12% or 15%) on the item price.
Subtract all fees from the total amount paid by the buyer to get your net profit.

Worked examples

Real-world scenarios

Small Handmade Item

Selling a $15 handmade item with $4 shipping. No offsite ads.

$16.50 net payout

Pro tips

Get more from this calculator

Don't forget that the 6.5% transaction fee applies to shipping costs too.
If you cross $10,000 in lifetime sales, Offsite Ads become mandatory at 12%.

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FAQ

Common questions

How much are Etsy's listing fees?

Etsy charges $0.20 per item listed, regardless of whether the item sells.

What is Etsy's transaction fee?

Etsy charges a 6.5% transaction fee on the total sale price (including shipping and gift wrap).

Estimated profit

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