Seller Fees Calculators
Price with the fees in mind. Marketplaces and payment processors take a cut of every sale, and small fixed charges add up on cheap items. These calculators show the fee on any sale, what lands in your account and what to charge to receive an exact amount. Every page lists the date we last checked the official rates and links to the source.
Fees and profit per saleStripe Fee Calculator
Fee and net on any paymentVenmo Fee Calculator
Business profile feesTikTok Shop Fee Calculator
Fees, affiliate commission and profit
Which fee calculator do I need?
| Calculator | What it covers | Published rate (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Etsy | Marketplace fees, Offsite Ads, profit and target price | $0.20 listing + 6.5% transaction + 3% + $0.25 processing |
| Stripe | Card payment processing, international and conversion extras | 2.9% + 30¢ per successful domestic card payment |
| Venmo | Business profile payments and instant transfers | 1.9% + 10¢ per payment; instant transfer 1.75% |
| TikTok Shop | Referral fee, affiliate commission, profit and break-even price | Referral fee about 6% (5% in some categories) |
What does $50 cost on each platform?
Fees on a $50 payment, with free shipping built in for Etsy. The platforms do different jobs, so this is a rough comparison, not a ranking.
| Platform | Fee on $50 | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| Etsy | $5.20 | $44.80 |
| Stripe | $1.75 | $48.25 |
| Venmo (business) | $1.05 | $48.95 |
| TikTok Shop (6%) | $3.00 | $47.00 |
Marketplace fees and payment processing fees are different
A marketplace such as Etsy or TikTok Shop brings you buyers and charges for it, usually a percentage of each sale plus listing or processing charges. A payment processor such as Stripe or Venmo only moves the money and charges a smaller fee. If you sell on your own website you pay the processor but you must find your own customers. Compare the full cost of getting a sale, not just the fee percentage.
Fees that are easy to miss
- The fixed part of a fee. A 30¢ or 25¢ charge is a large share of a $10 sale and a small share of a $100 sale.
- Shipping. Several platforms charge their percentage on shipping you collect, so free shipping does not avoid fees.
- Advertising and affiliate commissions. Offsite Ads on Etsy and creator commissions on TikTok Shop can be larger than the base fee.
- Currency conversion and international cards. Selling abroad adds surcharges.
- Payouts. Instant transfers to your bank can cost extra.
How to price so the fees are covered
If you want to keep a set amount after a percentage fee and a fixed fee, charge (the amount you want + the fixed fee) ÷ (1 − the percentage). For a 2.9% + 30¢ fee and $100 to keep, that is $100.30 ÷ 0.971 = $103.30. Each calculator has a mode that does this for you, and the Etsy and TikTok Shop calculators also include your own item and shipping costs.
Fee checks and sources
Each page shows the date we last checked the platform's published rates and links to the source: Etsy Fees & Payments Policy, Stripe pricing, Venmo business profile fees and TikTok Shop Seller Center. Platforms change fees often, and your account may have its own rates, so confirm on the official page before you price.
Frequently asked questions
Which platform has the lowest fees?
It depends on what you sell and how. Payment processors usually charge less than marketplaces, but a marketplace also brings buyers. Compare the total cost of a sale, including shipping and advertising.
Do these calculators include sales tax?
No. They calculate fees on the price and shipping. Sales tax and VAT are handled separately.
Why do some sites show different fees?
Fees change, differ by country and account, and third-party sites copy each other with delays. We link to the official source and show the check date.