Etsy generated over $2.5 billion in marketplace revenue in 2023, but many sellers consistently underestimate how much of their revenue Etsy keeps. Transaction fees, payment processing fees, listing fees, shipping costs, and advertising spend can collectively consume 25% or more of a sale. This free Etsy profit calculator gives you a clear, accurate picture of what you actually earn — before you price a product, run an ad, or scale a listing.
Revenue and profit are not the same number. Etsy displays gross sales prominently, but sellers who rely on that figure to assess profitability often discover margin problems only after scaling a product.
Common costs Etsy sellers overlook:
Use the Etsy preset to auto-fill standard fee estimates, then adjust any field to reflect your specific situation.
Calculate your real Etsy profit instantly — no login, no setup.
Open Calculator →Inputs: Selling Price $28.00 · Product Cost $8.00 · Shipping Charged $5.00 · Shipping Cost $5.50 · Platform Fee 6.5% · Fixed Fee $0.25 · Listing Fee $0.20 · Ad Fee 0%
Estimated Result: Gross Revenue $33.00 · Total Fees ~$2.59 · Total Cost ~$16.29 · Estimated Profit ~$16.71 · Estimated Margin ~50.6%
Note: Actual Etsy fees vary by country, payment method, and promotional activity.
Most experienced Etsy sellers target a net profit margin of 30% to 50% after all fees, shipping, and production costs. Sellers who run Offsite Ads or pay for Etsy Plus should target the higher end of that range.
No. Profit Catculator is a flexible profit estimator. Etsy fees vary based on your country, payment provider, subscription status, and promotional activity. Enter your best estimate and verify actual fees in your Etsy account.
Enter $0 in Shipping Charged and enter your actual shipping cost in the Shipping Cost field. This ensures your shipping expense is counted as a cost even when not charged separately to the buyer.
Yes. Enter 15% or 12% in the Ad Fee field depending on your annual revenue level. If you are not enrolled in Offsite Ads or have not exceeded the threshold, enter 0%.
Yes. Divide your $10 monthly Etsy Plus cost by your expected monthly order volume and enter that amount in the Monthly Fee Allocation field.
Yes. Profit Catculator is fully responsive and works on mobile, tablet, and desktop without requiring an account or app download.