What fees does Etsy charge sellers?
| Fee | US rate (mid-2026) | Charged on |
|---|---|---|
| Listing | $0.20 | Each listing; renews every 4 months or when it sells |
| Transaction | 6.5% | Item price + shipping + gift wrap |
| Payment processing | 3% + $0.25 | Order total |
| Offsite Ads | 15% (12% if $10k+/year) | Only orders from Etsy’s external ads; capped at $100 per order |
Shops under $10,000 a year can opt out of Offsite Ads; larger shops can’t. Always confirm on Etsy’s official fee page.
How should I price 3D prints for Etsy?
Start from your real cost per item — filament, machine time, failures and your time — with the print cost calculator. Then set the price so that, after Etsy’s fees and your actual shipping cost, you still hit your target margin. Pricing at a multiple of filament cost alone (“3× the plastic”) usually undercharges, because filament is a small share of a print’s true cost.
If you sell multi-color prints, add the purge waste from the multi-color waste calculator to your cost first.
Frequently asked questions
Does Etsy charge fees on shipping?
Yes. The 6.5% transaction fee and the payment processing fee both apply to what the buyer pays for shipping, not just the item price.
What is a good profit margin for 3D prints?
It varies by product, but many sellers aim for a margin that still leaves a profit after a failed print, a return or a price-matched competitor. Set a target in the calculator and see the price it requires.
Can I opt out of Etsy Offsite Ads?
Shops that made less than $10,000 in the past 12 months can opt out in their settings. Once a shop passes $10,000, Offsite Ads are mandatory, at a 12% fee on attributed orders.
Sources
Estimates for planning. Results depend on the numbers you enter — use the gram, hour and ml figures from your slicer, and your real material and power prices. Material densities are typical values; check your spool or bottle datasheet for exact figures.