Etsy Standard vs Etsy Plus ($10/mo) Worth-It Calculator
Check whether the $8 in monthly listing + ad credits offsets the $10 Etsy Plus fee (spoiler: 6.5% transaction fee stays identical).
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Etsy Standard Seller
$215.65/mo
$2,588/year estimated fees
6.5% transaction fee (applied to item + shipping) + 3% + $0.25 Etsy Payments + $0.20 listing fee (~9.5% + $0.45 minimum).
Etsy Plus ($10/mo)
$225.65/mo
$2,708/year estimated fees
Costs $10/mo but returns $3 in listing credits (15 listings) and $5 in Etsy Ads credits—does NOT lower the 6.5% transaction fee.
12-month difference
Etsy Standard Seller saves you $120 per year at this volume.
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Common questions
Is Etsy Standard Seller cheaper than Etsy Plus ($10/mo)?
Under our baseline scenario, Etsy Standard Seller costs $215.65/month while Etsy Plus ($10/mo) costs $225.65/month—making Etsy Standard Seller cheaper by $120 over 12 months. Adjust your own volume in the interactive calculator above to check your exact break-even point.
What hidden fees change the Etsy Standard Seller vs Etsy Plus ($10/mo) winner?
Check whether the $8 in monthly listing + ad credits offsets the $10 Etsy Plus fee (spoiler: 6.5% transaction fee stays identical).