Shopify vs Etsy Fees — Which Is Cheaper?
Etsy charges a 6.5% transaction fee on every sale plus a $0.20 listing fee per item every 4 months. Shopify charges a monthly subscription plus 0–2% transaction fee. At low volumes, Etsy wins. At higher volumes, Shopify almost always wins. Here's the exact math.
💡 To compare with Etsy: Etsy charges 6.5% transaction + 3% + 25¢ payment + $0.20 listing per item. Enter your selling price to see how Shopify compares.
Shopify Fee Rate by Plan
| Plan | Monthly | Transaction Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $39 | 2% (0% with SP) | 2.9% + 30¢ |
| Shopify | $105 | 1% (0% with SP) | 2.6% + 30¢ |
| Advanced | $399 | 0.5% (0% with SP) | 2.4% + 30¢ |
| Plus | $2,300+ | 0.15% (0% with SP) | 2.15% + 30¢ |
SP = Shopify Payments. Enabling Shopify Payments waives the transaction fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Shopify fees lower than Etsy fees?
Etsy's total effective fee rate is typically 9–12% per sale (6.5% transaction + 3% + 25¢ payment processing + listing fees). Shopify Basic with Shopify Payments is ~3.2% per sale ($39/month + 2.9% + 30¢). Shopify is cheaper above roughly $500–800/month in sales.
Should I move from Etsy to Shopify?
Consider moving when: (1) you're selling $1,000+/month — Shopify fees will be lower; (2) you want your own brand without Etsy's marketplace competition; (3) you want full customer data and email lists. Keep both running initially — Etsy for discovery, Shopify for retention.
Can I use Etsy and Shopify at the same time?
Yes. Many sellers run both: Etsy for new customer discovery (Etsy's built-in traffic) and Shopify for repeat buyers (where you control the experience and pay lower fees). The Shopify Etsy Marketplace integration syncs inventory between both platforms.
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