Head to head
Compare platforms on the same product
Fee percentages are not comparable across platforms — one includes payment processing, one charges on shipping, one has a subscription. These comparisons hold the product constant and let only the fee schedule change.
Etsy vs eBay→
Both charge a percentage of the order including shipping, both add a small fixed fee, and both l…
Etsy vs Shopify→
This is not really a fee comparison — it is a comparison between renting an audience and owning …
Etsy vs Poshmark→
Poshmark's 20% flat commission is the highest in this set. Etsy's effective rate is roughly half…
Why the cheapest platform often is not
A platform with a 3% fee and no buyers costs you 100% of your margin. The fee only matters relative to the demand attached to it. Our guide to the fee base explains the mechanics; the comparisons here explain the trade-off.