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E-Commerce Costs ↗ 12-month cost audit

Shopify vs Etsy Fee Calculator

Find the exact monthly sales volume where Etsy 6.5% transaction + listing fees exceed a $39/month Shopify store.

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Shopify Basic

Lower cost

$146.10/mo

$1,753/year estimated fees

Best up to $33,000/mo in US online card sales. Third-party gateways (outside Shopify Payments) add a steep 2.0% surcharge.

Etsy Standard Seller

$315.15/mo

$3,782/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).

12-month difference

Shopify Basic saves you $2,029 per year at this volume.

Common questions

Is Shopify Basic cheaper than Etsy Standard Seller?

Under our baseline scenario, Shopify Basic costs $146.10/month while Etsy Standard Seller costs $315.15/month—making Shopify Basic cheaper by $2029 over 12 months. Adjust your own volume in the interactive calculator above to check your exact break-even point.

What hidden fees change the Shopify Basic vs Etsy Standard Seller winner?

Find the exact monthly sales volume where Etsy 6.5% transaction + listing fees exceed a $39/month Shopify store.

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