Etsy 3D printing fees stack up in four layers: a 6.5% transaction fee on the sale price, payment processing of about 3% plus $0.25, a flat $0.20 listing fee, and, if Etsy sourced the sale through an ad, an extra 15% offsite ads fee. Add them up before you set a price, or a print that looks profitable on paper nets far less than expected.
What you actually keep
| What you sell | List price | Fees | You keep | Margin |
| A $6-to-make phone standEtsy: transaction $1.17 · payment processing $0.79 · listing $0.20 | $18.00 | -$2.16 | $9.84 | 55% |
| Same stand, sold via an offsite adEtsy: transaction $1.17 · payment processing $0.79 · listing $0.20 · offsite ads $2.70 | $18.00 | -$4.86 | $7.14 | 40% |
| A $12-to-make desk lampEtsy: transaction $2.60 · payment processing $1.45 · listing $0.20 | $40.00 | -$4.25 | $23.75 | 59% |
The four Etsy fees
Etsy charges a 6.5% transaction fee on your sale price, payment processing of roughly 3% plus $0.25 per order, and a flat $0.20 listing fee per item. On top of those three, a 15% offsite ads fee applies only when Etsy's advertising network sourced that particular sale.
Offsite ads can double your fee
Offsite ads add 15% of the sale price on top of Etsy's standard fees, and it's not always optional — Etsy can enroll shops in the program automatically. It only applies to sales Etsy's ad network actually sourced, but on those sales, your total fees can more than double.
Price to keep your margin
Once you know Etsy's fee structure, work backward: decide the margin you want, then set a list price that still leaves that margin after transaction, processing, and listing fees are subtracted. Our free calculator does this math instantly for your own item and marketplace.
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Run your own numbers Run a shop? Start freeFrequently asked questions
How much does Etsy take per sale?
Etsy takes a 6.5% transaction fee, payment processing of about 3% plus $0.25, and a flat $0.20 listing fee on every sale. That's typically a tenth or more of your sale price before you've paid for materials — and 15% more if the sale came through Etsy's offsite ads.
What is the Etsy offsite ads fee?
It's an additional 15% of the sale price that Etsy charges when it sourced the sale through its own advertising network, on top of the usual transaction, processing, and listing fees. It only applies to ad-driven sales, not every order you make.
How do I cover Etsy fees in my price?
Add up transaction, processing, and listing fees at your intended price, then check that what's left after subtracting your production cost still meets the margin you want. If it doesn't, raise the price rather than absorb the fees yourself.