Canada Etsy Fee Calculator

In 2026, Etsy charges three core fees: (1) A $0.20 listing fee per item (valid for 4 months or until sold); (2) A 6.5% transaction fee on the total order value (item price + shipping charged + gift wrap); and (3) Etsy Payments processing fee (3.0% + $0.25 in the US; 4.0% + £0.20 in the UK). In total, Etsy fees average between 9.5% and 11.5% of gross revenue for standard orders.

Etsy's 2026 fee schedule includes: $0.20 listing creation/renewal fee per 4 months, 6.5% transaction commission on order total, 3.0% + $0.25 Etsy Payments processing (US), and an optional or mandatory 12%–15% Offsite Ads fee on sales originating from Google, Bing, or social search ads.

Etsy fees comprise listing fees ($0.20), transaction commissions (6.5%), payment processing (3.0% + $0.25 US), regulatory operating fees (in select countries), and Offsite Ads (15% standard, 12% for shops earning over $10,000/year).

Yes, for new shops opening in select countries, Etsy charges a one-time Shop Setup / Onboarding Fee of $15.00 to $29.00 USD. This one-time fee was introduced to verify seller identity, protect the marketplace against fraudulent storefronts, and maintain platform security.

If you see a recurring $10.00 monthly charge, you have subscribed to **Etsy Plus**. Etsy Plus provides 15 listing credits ($3.00 value), $5.00 in Etsy Ads credits, custom shop banner layouts, restock notification requests for shoppers, and custom web domain discounts.

Yes! If you open an Etsy shop through a referral invitation link from an existing Etsy seller, both you and the referring seller receive 40 free listing credits (worth $8.00 total, waiving the $0.20 listing fee for your first 40 items).

For lightweight handmade goods and craft items, Etsy is typically cheaper (~9.5% + $0.45 total fee vs eBay's 13.25% + $0.40). However, Etsy charges a recurring $0.20 fee every 4 months per listing whether it sells or not, whereas eBay offers 250 free monthly auto-renewing listings. For high-volume sellers making over $2,500/month, Shopify (0% commission) is cheaper than both.

The cheapest way to ship on Etsy is purchasing discounted commercial postage directly through Etsy Shipping Labels (USPS Ground Advantage with up to 30% commercial discount). For flat paper goods, stickers, and cards under 1 oz, Etsy offers tracked Pitney Bowes flat letter labels for just $0.69 to $1.15.

Etsy fees average 9.5% to 11.5% on standard transactions ($0.20 listing fee + 6.5% transaction commission + 3.0% + $0.25 payment processing). If a sale comes from an Offsite Ad, fees increase to 21.5%–24.5%.

In countries with Goods and Services Tax (such as Australia, Canada, or India), Etsy automatically calculates, collects, and remits GST on marketplace orders where required by law. Small sellers below mandatory domestic revenue registration thresholds do not need a separate GST number to sell on Etsy.

Digital downloads (printable wall art, Canva templates, budget spreadsheets, wedding invitations, SVG cut files, and planners) are the most profitable items on Etsy with 85%–95% net profit margins because they require zero physical inventory, zero shipping costs, and can be sold repeatedly from a single $0.20 listing credit.

Full-time established Etsy sellers typically make between $30,000 and $150,000+ per year, while part-time and hobby shops average $500 to $3,000 monthly. Net profit margins range between 40% and 65% for physical handmade products and 80% to 92% for digital downloads.